Joel Severin
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Firefighter with 19 years of experience in firefighting and emergency care. Possess exceptional quick-thinking, calm attitude during high-pressure situations and demonstrate high standard performance including, teamwork, communication and compassion. Dedicated to fire prevention, protection, safety and patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
Countryside Fire Protection District
2020.02 - Current
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date annual inspections and audit records for improved reporting and analysis. (CFPD 1,400 & LGFPD 350) buildings.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Assessed safety and compliance concerns through diligent buildings, rooms and equipment inspections.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures
Firefighter & EMT
Countryside Fire Protection District
2005.06 - 2017.02
- Drove and operated structural engines, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge to demonstrate and conduct training for annual departmental compliance.
- Maintained all MABAS Division 4 special response hours for Hazmat, wildland and swift water teams for over 10 years.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science And Technology
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2010
Skills
- Supervision
- Emergency response
- Team Building
- Report Writing
- Fire Inspection
- Fire Investigations
- Public education
- Budgets
- Alarm Board
- Plan Review
- Code Enforcement
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Inspector
Countryside Fire Protection District
2020.02 - Current
Firefighter & EMT
Countryside Fire Protection District
2005.06 - 2017.02
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science And Technology
College of Lake County
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
College of Lake County
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