- Enjoy participating in weightlifting for overall physical and mental well-being
- Active participant in Lynn Firefighters Union Local 739 volunteering at almost every community event
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Bouldering
- Hiking
- Skiing/snowboarding
Joseph Benevento
Summary
Dynamic and resilient professional with a robust background as a Firefighter at Lynn Fire Department and Military Working Dog Handler with the US Navy. Excelled in high-stress situations, demonstrating exceptional stress tolerance and community relations. Achieved significant improvements in team performance and emergency response effectiveness through innovative training and strategic resource management. Skilled in medical equipment usage and maintaining peak physical fitness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Lynn Fire Department
11.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Responded to diverse emergency situations, ensuring community safety.
- Engaged in physical fitness activities regularly to maintain peak performance levels required for emergency response situations.
- Promoted a positive image of the fire department by interacting professionally with the public and other agencies during calls for service.
- Worked with local agencies to contain wildfires and protect surrounding neighborhoods.
Military Working Dog Handler
US Navy
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Safeguarded personnel assets with diligent implementation of security measures during sensitive site visits or VIP escorts using MWDs as a deterrent tool.
- Strengthened communication skills among team members through regular briefings, debriefings, and after-action reviews following missions or training exercises.
- Ensured proper utilization of resources by accurately tracking MWD team performance data and adjusting tactics as needed.
- Developed innovative training methods tailored to individual dog-handler team strengths and weaknesses, resulting in improved overall performance levels.
- Improved unit efficiency through thorough maintenance of MWD equipment and facilities, adhering to strict military guidelines.
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Medical equipment usage
- Vehicle extrication
- Community relations
- Fitness and agility
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- ICS 100,200,700,800
- MA Firefighting Academy
- CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
- Hazmat OLR Proboard
Interests
Timeline
Firefighter
Lynn Fire Department
11.2023 - Current
Military Working Dog Handler
US Navy
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- ICS 100,200,700,800
- MA Firefighting Academy
- CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
- Hazmat OLR Proboard
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