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Joseph Little

Holly Springs,GA

Summary

Diligent Firefighter and A-EMT with over 6 and a half years of experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability. Vigilant Firefighter with many years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events, and mass casualty events.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter/EMT-A

Cherokee County Fire Emergency Services
Canton, GA
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus and ambulance in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence to required maintenance schedules.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, the public, and first responders safe.
  • Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
  • Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties, and assessing shift performance.
  • Introduction to technical rescue in compliance with Technical Rescue Standards.
  • Certified hazardous material technician in compliance with NFPA standards.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Thomasville Fire Department
Thomasville, GA
12.2017 - 05.2021
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
  • Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
  • Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
  • Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
  • Performed ventilation and entry operations to secure hazardous environment.
  • Protected emergency response forces, responding to calls and hazardous material incidents.

Grocery Team Member

Bob and Jeff's IGA Grocery
Thomasville, GA
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Greeted store customers and assisted with product location, loading or unloading heavy items and retrieving out-of-reach items.
  • Stocked product and maintained product displays according to merchandising standards, vendor contract terms and planograms.
  • Followed safety and sanitation procedures to provide quality services and products for customers.
  • Used cash register to accept cash or charge card for processing customer selections and purchases.
  • Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
  • Contributed to front-end team success, assisting manager and co-workers with diverse daily tasks.
  • Operated cash registers, scanners and computers to itemize and total customer purchases.
  • Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
  • Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
  • Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
  • Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
  • Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA
12.2019

Hazardous Materials Technician Certification -

Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Forsyth, GA
06.2018

Firefighter Certification -

Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)
Forsyth, GA
03.2018

High School Diploma -

Thomas County Central High School
Thomasville, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Field Patient & Vital Sign Assessments
  • Prehospital Care & Emergency Vehicle Operation
  • Scene Assessments, Police and Fire Coordination
  • Medical Procedure Prioritization
  • Detail Oriented
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Medical Equipment Usage & Maintenance
  • Mass Casualty Triage & Protocols
  • BLS & Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
  • First-Aid, CPR, & Cardiac Defibrillation
  • Rescue equipment proficiency and use
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Ladder Rescue & Fire pump operation
  • Public assistance and support
  • Hazard management
  • Firefighting operations
  • Incident safety
  • Administration and management
  • Trauma assessments
  • 90 WPM Typing Speed
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Computer Skills

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT-A

Cherokee County Fire Emergency Services
05.2021 - 07.2024

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Thomasville Fire Department
12.2017 - 05.2021

Grocery Team Member

Bob and Jeff's IGA Grocery
05.2016 - 12.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Southwest Georgia Technical College

Hazardous Materials Technician Certification -

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Firefighter Certification -

Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)

High School Diploma -

Thomas County Central High School
Joseph Little