Joel Swader
Jefferson City,MO
Summary
Seasoned Fire Driver/Operator and Firefighter/EMT with extensive experience at City of Jefferson, adept in emergency response and public education. Skilled in operating rescue vehicles and teaching fire safety, demonstrating leadership and technical proficiency in high-pressure situations. Proven ability to enhance team preparedness and efficiency, with a strong focus on incident safety and peer fitness facilitation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Driver/Operator
City of Jefferson
02.2011 - Current
- Inventory fire service and rescue equipment at the beginning of every shift
- Communicate with members about any missing or broken equipment/tools or maintenance needs
- Safely operate apparatus during emergency and non emergency tasks
- Train new firefighters or junior drivers on emergency tasks including pumping, communications rescue scenarios and specific tasks as a team member based on the situation
- Participation in presenting apparatus and tools/capabilities to for public education events
Firefighter/EMT
City Of Jefferson
02.2006 - 09.2011
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY05-1999
Skills
- Fire Service Instructor
- Fire Officer
- Boat Rescue Technician
- Peer Fitness Facilitator
- Incident Safety Officer
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- ICS 300 & 400
- SORT Team member 2014-present
Accomplishments
JCFD Centennial committee 2012
NFPA 1582 and 1583 committee 2014
JCFD fitness grant committee 2018-2019
Project manager for the JCFD 5K fundraiser 2012-2017
Military Experience
US Navy Corpsman September 1999- April 2004
US Air Force Reserves 303rd Fighter Squadron Operations Group October 2015- February 2022
US Air National Guard 131st Bomb Wing Operation Group March 2022- Present
Awards and Recognitions
SAR Public Safety Employee of the Year 2016
Promotion to Staff Sergeant USAF/R July 2020
Air National Guard Athlete of the Year nominee 2023
2024 Fire Service Education
Aggressive Fireground Operations with Limited Staffing
First 5 Minutes of Fireground Operations
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Incident Safety Officer
Timeline
Fire Driver/Operator
City of Jefferson
02.2011 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
City Of Jefferson
02.2006 - 09.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Erie Community College
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