John Bankhead
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Distinguished as a Professional Firefighter with South Spartanburg Fire District, I excel in fire suppression and leadership, demonstrated through rigorous SCFA certifications and adeptly leading a team at Road and Rail Services. My expertise in emergency medical response and training new team members showcases a blend of critical hard and soft skills, significantly enhancing team efficiency and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Firefighter
South Spartanburg Fire District
09.2022 - Current
SCFA Classes
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
Basic Auto Extrication
RIT
Rescuing The Rescuer
Technical Rescuer
Confined Space Operations
Confined Space Rescue
Flammable Liquids and Gas Firefighting
Building Construction Awareness
Building Construction for Company Officers
Fire Officer 1
Fire Instructor 1
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Ops
Hazmat Technician
Risk Based Response Air Monitoring
Chlorine Response Specialist
EVDT
Pump Ops 1
Pump Ops 2
Aerial Operations
MEDICAL
EMR/ROLL Practitioner
FEMA
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Incident Command and Resource Management for the Fire Service
Train Load Team Lead
Road and Rail Services
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Loaded new vehicles onto train cars safely and efficiently.
- Oversaw team safety on shift.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated team performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Spartanburg High School
Spartanburg, SC05-2020
Skills
- Forcible entry techniques
- Leadership and supervision
- Fire suppression
- Fire pump operation
- Apparatus inspection
- Rescue equipment use
- First-aid and CPR
- Emergency medical response
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
South Spartanburg Fire District
09.2022 - Current
Train Load Team Lead
Road and Rail Services
07.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Spartanburg Methodist College
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High School
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