Joseph M. Rukavina
Westminster,CO
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector
South Metro Fire Rescue
Centennial, CO
10.2023 - Current
- Conducts inspections of existing businesses, facilities, and buildings for fire code compliance, performs follow-up compliance and enforcement work while using independent judgment.
- Maintains detailed records of inspection activities, which includes, documenting deficiencies and violations, including violation notices and order notices, utilizing various legal means; provides guidance for compliance.
- Conducts inspections and oversight of pyrotechnic displays in accordance with the fire code and national standards.
- Responds to and resolves complaints from internal and external customers.
- Works closely with other local government building and community development departments in the coordination of the inspection process, and coordinates with other members within the Fire Marshal’s Office.
USAF Firefighter / Staff Sergeant
148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard
12.2015 - 12.2023
- Provided fire protection and emergency medical services for the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth International Airport, and the surrounding areas..
- Knowledge of firefighting tactics both aircraft and structural, airfield layout and operation, vehicles, tools and equipment, roles and responsibilities within the fire service.
- Trained younger airmen on operation/familiarization of vehicles, equipment and the airfield.
Rescue Technician
First Strike Safety Solutions
Duluth, Minnesota
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided safety standbys during industrial plant shutdowns.
- Ready to enter confined spaces or gain access to locations for technical rescue situations to provide life safety, rescuing, EMS, or recovery operations.
- Implemented technical skills and operated equipment necessary for completing the rescue/recovery operational requirements of the rescue/recovery plan.
- Patrolled and monitored areas where "hot work" was being performed, maintaining vigilance for potential fires and safety discrepancies. Inspected entire work areas for potential release of flammable vapors or liquids before, and during each shift.
Airfield Firefighter
Air Guard Fire, State of Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Responded to ARFF, structural, medical, hazmat and other emergencies at the Duluth International Airport, 148th Fighter Wing, and surrounding areas.
- Performed daily tasks that include, general housekeeping, vehicle operations and maintenance, equipment maintenance, training, and additional duties assigned.
Urban Search and Rescue Technician
Minnesota Task Force 2
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Deployed with a team of individuals specialized in urban search and rescue in the event of natural disasters in the northern parts of Minnesota.
- Trained for and responded to various situations to include structural collapse rescue, trench rescue, confine space rescue, rope rescue, and high/low angle rescue.
EMT / Search and Rescue
St. Louis County Rescue Squad
St. Louis County, Minnesota
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Found the missing, cared for the injured and respectfully recovered the dead.
- Offered services such as, wilderness search and rescue, high-level/steep angle rescue, aircraft crash rescue/recovery/security, boat and water safety, underwater recovery operation, water/ice rescue, first-aid and public safety, patient extrication, emergency medical services, first aid standbys, traffic control, aircraft landing zone set-up, disaster/MCI response.
- Worked and trained with surrounding law enforcement, fire departments and other agencies to improve quality of care and safety.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Lake Superior College
12.2021
Commercial And Residential Wiring A.A.S Degree -
Lake Superior College
12.2020
Fire Protection Certificate -
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
San Angelo, Texas05.2017
Air Force Basic Military Training -
United States Air Force
San Antonio, Texas09.2016
High School Diploma -
Denfeld High School
Duluth, Minnesota06.2016
Timeline
Fire Inspector
South Metro Fire Rescue
10.2023 - Current
Rescue Technician
First Strike Safety Solutions
08.2022 - 07.2023
Airfield Firefighter
Air Guard Fire, State of Minnesota
11.2021 - 07.2023
Urban Search and Rescue Technician
Minnesota Task Force 2
11.2021 - 07.2023
EMT / Search and Rescue
St. Louis County Rescue Squad
10.2018 - 04.2023
USAF Firefighter / Staff Sergeant
148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard
12.2015 - 12.2023
Emergency Medical Technician -
Lake Superior College
Commercial And Residential Wiring A.A.S Degree -
Lake Superior College
Fire Protection Certificate -
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
Air Force Basic Military Training -
United States Air Force
High School Diploma -
Denfeld High School
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