Joseph Weber
Westminster,MD
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Verizon Inspector
TEC
08.2022 - Current
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Completed documentation and updated tracking spreadsheets each day.
- Conferred with vendors regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate needed repairs.
Verizon Inspector
USA Engineering
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Used measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers and gauges to measure dimensions of materials and products.
- Completed documentation and updated tracking spreadsheets each day.
- Analyzed and interpreted sample data and blueprints to determine and measure specifications and inspection and testing procedures.
Firefighter
Baltimore City Fire Department
08.1996 - 01.2017
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- 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.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
Electrician
Royal Electric
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Owned and addressed client needs and product issues from inception to resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overlea High School
Rosedale, MD05.1986
Skills
- Mathematical Calculations
- Work Assignments
- Daily Logs
- Dimensional Measurement
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Perceptual Speed
- Electrical Installations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Providing Feedback
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Personnel Protection
Timeline
Verizon Inspector
TEC
08.2022 - Current
Verizon Inspector
USA Engineering
03.2020 - 08.2022
Electrician
Royal Electric
01.2013 - 01.2015
Firefighter
Baltimore City Fire Department
08.1996 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Overlea High School
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