Joseph Schifsky
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Passionate Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams seeking a position at a forward thinking fire department that values it's members and the community it serves. I have a passion, as both a firefighter/EMT and an operations manager for working alongside and helping others in their growth as a team member and in everyday life. Proven ability to not only lead but work alongside members of a team in both high and low pressure situations to accomplish the goal.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Lake Johanna Fire Department
Shoreview, MN
12.2021 - Current
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Deployed hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Contributed in training of newly hired firefighters
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning tasks of the station as assigned
- Aided in yearly fire hose testing
- Frequently drove and operated fire engines and rescue apparatuses
- Volunteered for many public relations events
Operations Manager
Association Maintenance
Shoreview, MN
03.2004 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Handled staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Performed repairs and maintenance on all equipment, such as: trucks, trailers, snow plows, skid steers, ride on and walk-behind lawn mowers, line trimmers, back pack blower, etc
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Coordinated resource use to achieve set goals within budget constraints.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Education
Business Administration and Management
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNSkills
- NREMT
- EMSRB
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Haz-mat Operations
- BLS-CPR and Airway Management
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Personnel Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Development and Leadership
- Knowledge in motor vehicle and small engine repairs and maintenance
- Adaptability to schedule and personnel changes
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Lake Johanna Fire Department
12.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Association Maintenance
03.2004 - Current
Business Administration and Management
Century College