John Carrothers
Highland,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated firefighter with desire to take on new challenges and always eager to learn. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Experience with emergency support and medical response in a domestic as well as industrial setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Griffith Fire Department
Griffith, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Responding to EMS and fire calls, engaging in community outreach, planning different events for the town, and weekly training and chores.
Industrial Firefighter
Allied Universal (Cleveland Cliffs)
East Chicago, IN
05.2024
- Responding to EMS and fire calls, specializing in rope rescue and confined space rescue, working with mill workers on job pre-planning and other testings, and daily training and chores.
Bouncer
Public Bar and Rec
Crown Point, IN
05.2024
- Ensuring that every customer has a safe and enjoyable time while also looking for those who are disobeying rules and/or doing unlawful things and dealing with them.
Education
Firefighter 1 & 2 -
MAAC Foundation
Valparaiso, IN12.2023
EMT Certification -
Elite Ambulance Service
Hammond, IN09.2023
High School Diploma -
Andrean High School
Merrillville, IN05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INSome College (No Degree) - School Administration
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, INSkills
- Firefighter 1 & 2 Certified
- EMT Certified
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hazmat Ops
- Leadership/Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Exceptional customer service
- Confined Space Rescue
- Fitness and Agility
- Fire Apparatus Operation
- Structural Firefighting
- Forcible entry techniques
Languages
- English
- Mildly fluent in Spanish
Awards
- Father Vincent Eckert Award, awarded by Andrean HS for outstanding service and leadership.
- AHS Honor Roll, consistently named to Honor Roll for stellar academic prevalence.
- AHS V. Basketball Mr. Hustle Award, awarded for dedication to the team and hard work on and off the floor.
Certification
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Hazmat OPS
- EMT-B
- First Aid
- CPR
- Emergency Response
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- CORE 40 Honors.
- Father Vincent Eckert Award- awarded by Andrean HS for outstanding service and leadership.
- Andrean HS Honor Roll- consistently named to honor roll for stellar academic prevalence.
- Andrean HS V. Basketball Mr. Hustle Award- awarded for dedication to the team and hard work on and off the floor.
Affiliations
- Weightlifting
- Concert going
- Motocross Racing
- BMX Racing
- Basketball
- Basketball Coaching
- Basketball Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Industrial Firefighter
Allied Universal (Cleveland Cliffs)
05.2024
Bouncer
Public Bar and Rec
05.2024
Firefighter
Griffith Fire Department
04.2023 - Current
Firefighter 1 & 2 -
MAAC Foundation
EMT Certification -
Elite Ambulance Service
High School Diploma -
Andrean High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Indiana University Bloomington
Some College (No Degree) - School Administration
Indiana University Northwest
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Hazmat OPS
- EMT-B
- First Aid
- CPR
- Emergency Response
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