John Blankenship Jr.

• Led emergency response teams during critical rescue operations.
• Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
• Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
• Provided first aid and CPR to injured individuals at emergency sites.
• Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
• Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
• Maintained clear communication with dispatch during emergency situations.
• Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
• Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
• Collaborated with team members during training exercises and drills.
• Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
• Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
• Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
• Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
• Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
• Participated in post-incident analysis to improve response strategies.
• Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
• Coordinated with other agencies during emergency responses.
• Ensured all equipment was properly maintained and operational prior to use.
• Assisted in community outreach programs promoting fire safety education.

Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify hazards in the workplace.

• Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Coordinated with the EHS Director, emergency response drills to ensure preparedness for incidents.
• Investigated accidents and implemented corrective actions to enhance workplace safety.
• Monitored equipment usage to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Communicated safety updates and best practices to all staff members effectively.
• Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
• Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Conducted orientations and training sessions for new employees.
• Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
• Identified workplace exposure health risks and co-developed effective control strategies.
• Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible.
• Assisted in the evaluation of new products and equipment for conformance with applicable safety standards.
• Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote safe and a productive workplace.
• Assisted in the development of Injury and Illness Prevention Programs with the EHS Director.
• Assisted in the design of ergonomic workstations with the EHS Director to reduce risk of injury from repetitive motion or awkward postures.
• Co-facilitated return-to-work programs with Human Resources by developing modified duty assignments when appropriate.
• Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
• Developed and created materials with the EHS Director for new employee health and safety orientations.
• Developed and created materials with the EHS Director for new employee health and safety orientations.
• Conducted in-depth investigations to determine root causes of accidents and identified prevention strategies to mitigate future risks.
• Worked with third party comprehensive insurance company vendor to monitor noise, Ergonomics, and air quality testing.