Volunteer Firefighter
Angleton Volunteer Fire Department
Angleton, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Lieutenant 2020 to present
- Training Captain for 2022
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.