Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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John Savastano

West Wareham,MA

Summary

Proven Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Wildland Firefighter with a track record of enhancing safety and productivity at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Skilled in emergency response and leadership, adept at swiftly diagnosing and repairing machinery, significantly reducing downtime. Expert in fire prevention and emergency scene management, committed to excellence in firefighting and emergency medical treatment.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Call Firefighter

Wareham Fire Dist.
04.1961 - 10.2004

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Wildland Firefighter

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
04.1978 - 09.2003
  • Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
  • Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
  • Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
  • Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wareham High School - Auto Mechanic Shop
Wareham
05.1963

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Emergency Scene Management
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Firefighting activities
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Firefighting
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Structural Firefighting
  • Fire pump operation
  • Fire Hose Deployment
  • Fireground Communications
  • Fire prevention

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.


Affiliations

  • Kiwanis - Past Distinguished Lieutenant Governor
  • Monument Beach Sportsman's Club
  • Sagamore Rifle Club - Treasurer
  • Cape Cod Pistol League - Treasurer

Certification

Numerous certificates from multiple fire training agencies.


Timeline

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Wildland Firefighter

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
04.1978 - 09.2003

Numerous certificates from multiple fire training agencies.


High School Diploma -

Wareham High School - Auto Mechanic Shop

Call Firefighter

Wareham Fire Dist.
04.1961 - 10.2004
John Savastano