Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Joseph Anderson

Highland,IN

Summary

Adept at life and property protection, my tenure at City of Hobart honed my emergency support and public safety skills. Leveraging cooperative relationships with my team, I am able to preform confidently in both fire suppression and medical siturations, significantly enhancing community trust. My background also includes vital contributions to disaster preparedness with AmeriCore NCCC FEMA Corps, showcasing my ability to comprehend and adapt to different leadership structures and emergencies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FireFighter/EMT-B

City of Hobart
Hobart, IN
08.2023 - Current
  • Respond to emergency calls, assess situations, and provide necessary medical aid.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including vehicles and tools, on a daily basis.
  • Transported sick and injured persons safely from scenes to hospitals for treatment.
  • Keep up to date on both fire suppression and EMS training and skills.

Volunteer Firefighter

Highland Fire Department
Highland, IN
06.2022 - Current
  • Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
  • Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or aculness calls requiring emergency medical care.te il

Water Department Utility Worker- B

Town of Highland
Highland, IN
05.2020 - 08.2023
  • Dig up, clean out, and repair damaged storm and sanitation sewer lines.
  • Replace malfunctioning residential water meters.
  • Locate and mark underground water and sanitation sewer lines.
  • Respond to water main breaks.
  • Snow and ice removal of roads and fire hydrants in winter.

FEMA Corps Member

AmeriCore NCCC
Vicksburg, MS
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted with the development of disaster preparedness plans for vulnerable communities.
  • Provided support to local, state and federal agencies in responding to natural disasters.
  • Conducted damage assessments in impacted areas following hurricanes in Puerto Rico.

General Assembler

Seymour Midwest
Warsaw, Indiana
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assembled components to form sub-assemblies and assemblies, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Inspected parts for defects or deviations from standards.
  • Operated machinery in accordance with safety regulations and guidelines.

Education

EMT-B Certification - Emergency Medical Technician- Basic

The MAAC Foundation
Valparaiso, IN
03-2023

Firefighter 1 & 2 Certifications. - Fire Science

District 1 Fire Academy
Valparaiso, IN
10-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Grace College & Seminary
Winona Lake, IN
05-2017

Skills

  • Emergency support
  • Public assistance and support
  • Fire suppression and tactics
  • Secure zone transportation
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Medical team collaboration
  • Life and property protection
  • Public safety and security

Certification

  • Firefighter 1 &2
  • HAZMAT Awareness
  • HAZMAT Operations
  • EMT-B
  • CPR/AED
  • CPAT

Accomplishments

  • Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Certification of Appreciation

Affiliations

  • Musician (Drums, guitar, bass).
  • Outdoorsy individual- Hiking, Snowboarding, Kayaking, etc.

Timeline

FireFighter/EMT-B

City of Hobart
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Highland Fire Department
06.2022 - Current

Water Department Utility Worker- B

Town of Highland
05.2020 - 08.2023

FEMA Corps Member

AmeriCore NCCC
02.2019 - 11.2019

General Assembler

Seymour Midwest
07.2017 - 12.2018

EMT-B Certification - Emergency Medical Technician- Basic

The MAAC Foundation

Firefighter 1 & 2 Certifications. - Fire Science

District 1 Fire Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Grace College & Seminary
Joseph Anderson