Joshua Caudill
Camby,IN
Summary
- Confident in incident management, capable of managing multiple units on a fire, rescue, or EMS incident.
- Forward thinking administrator, always looking to further the organization for future growth and development.
- 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.
- Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering [Number] years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.
- Highly trained firefighter proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing firefighting. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. Brings 20 years of experience in fire fighting.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Experienced Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Greenfield Fire Territory
06.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Cleared ride out officer responsible for crew, apparatus, and taking command of various incidents.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Whitestown Fire Department
03.2013 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Acted as a ride out officer responsible for the station, apparatus, crew, and taking command of various fire, rescue, and EMS related calls.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
Maintenance Supervisor
Town Of Ingalls
06.2008 - 01.2015
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
Fire Chief
Town Of Ingalls
06.2003 - 01.2015
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valenti Held Contractor Developer
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Kaplan University
Davenport, IAHigh School Diploma -
Pendleton Heights High School
Pendleton, IN06.2003
Skills
- Fire Control
- Conditions Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Support
- Fire Pump Operation
- Rescue Equipment Use
- Medical Team Collaboration
- Apparatus Inspection
- Community Education
- Firefighting Activities
- Fire Suppression Tools Operations
- Medical Response
- Hose Connections
- Fire Containment
- Cooperative Relationships
- Fire Inspection Suppression
- Fire Alarm Response
- Patient Care Documentation
- Fire Response Rescue Direction
- Mass Casualty Events
- Proposal Development
- Personnel Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Fire Inspection Investigations
- Fire Safety Regulations Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Communications
- Report Preparation
- Public Safety and Security
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Equipment Evaluation
- Dispatch
- Medical Equipment Usage
- Fire Suppression
- Fire Regulations Expertise
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Emergency Management
- Fire Department Maintenance
- Fire Safety Plan Creation
- Administration and Management
- Emergency Communications
- Firefighting
- Fire Service
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Fire Command Center Monitoring
- Community Relations
- Medical Services Administration
- Budget Management
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Fire Safety
- Disaster Management
- Hazard Prevention
- Triaging
- Plans of Care Initiation
- Trauma Assessments
- Fire Prevention
- Public Education
- First Aid Certified
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Certification
- Basic Firefighter (7/3/2007)
- Driver Operator Aerial (12/02/2015)
- Driver Operator Pumper (3/27/2015)
- EMT-B (9/2/2005)
- Fire Investigator I (1/30/2023)
- Fire Officer I (12/28/2021)
- Fire Officer II (4/18/2022)
- Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics (2/5/2020)
- Firefighter I/II (7/3/2007)
- Hazmat 1st Responder Awareness (5/23/2007)
- Hazmat 1st Responder Operations (5/24/2007)
- ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (1/11/2009)
- ICS 400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff (2/1/2013)
- Incident Safety Officer (4/6/2023)
- Instructor I (10/29/2012)
- IS-100 Intro to ICS Federal Disaster Workers (9/29/2006)
- IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action (9/29/2006)
- IS-700 National Incident Management System (9/29/2006)
- IS-800 .a National Response Framework- An Intro (9/29/2006)
- LMS Course: Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Administration for the EMT (5/30/2019)
- LMS Course CPAP for EMTs (3/31/2020)
- LMS Course POST- Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment Indiana (11/25/2014)
- LMS Course: Suicide Prevention Training (11/13/2018)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 1- Introduction (5/30/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 2- Current Conditions (5/30/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 3- Ventilation (5/30/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 4- Suppression (6/2/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 5- Size Up and Decision Making (6/02/2015)
- Mandatory Firefighter (12/24/2004)
- NFA Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management (9/3/2023)
- NFA Q0891 Foundations of Leadership and Operations for the Company Officer (9/3/2023)
- Rescue Task Force Operations (7/17/2019)
- Rope Rescue Operations (3/2/2021)
- Rope Rescue Technician (3/16/2021)
- Technical Rescue Awareness (6/7/2010)
- Vehicle and Machinery Rescue OPS (9/25/2018)
- Vehicle and Machinery Resuce Technician (10/9/2018)
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Greenfield Fire Territory
06.2022 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Whitestown Fire Department
03.2013 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Town Of Ingalls
06.2008 - 01.2015
Fire Chief
Town Of Ingalls
06.2003 - 01.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valenti Held Contractor Developer
06.2003 - 06.2008
No Degree - Fire Science
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Pendleton Heights High School
- Basic Firefighter (7/3/2007)
- Driver Operator Aerial (12/02/2015)
- Driver Operator Pumper (3/27/2015)
- EMT-B (9/2/2005)
- Fire Investigator I (1/30/2023)
- Fire Officer I (12/28/2021)
- Fire Officer II (4/18/2022)
- Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics (2/5/2020)
- Firefighter I/II (7/3/2007)
- Hazmat 1st Responder Awareness (5/23/2007)
- Hazmat 1st Responder Operations (5/24/2007)
- ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (1/11/2009)
- ICS 400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff (2/1/2013)
- Incident Safety Officer (4/6/2023)
- Instructor I (10/29/2012)
- IS-100 Intro to ICS Federal Disaster Workers (9/29/2006)
- IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action (9/29/2006)
- IS-700 National Incident Management System (9/29/2006)
- IS-800 .a National Response Framework- An Intro (9/29/2006)
- LMS Course: Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Administration for the EMT (5/30/2019)
- LMS Course CPAP for EMTs (3/31/2020)
- LMS Course POST- Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment Indiana (11/25/2014)
- LMS Course: Suicide Prevention Training (11/13/2018)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 1- Introduction (5/30/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 2- Current Conditions (5/30/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 3- Ventilation (5/30/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 4- Suppression (6/2/2015)
- LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 5- Size Up and Decision Making (6/02/2015)
- Mandatory Firefighter (12/24/2004)
- NFA Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management (9/3/2023)
- NFA Q0891 Foundations of Leadership and Operations for the Company Officer (9/3/2023)
- Rescue Task Force Operations (7/17/2019)
- Rope Rescue Operations (3/2/2021)
- Rope Rescue Technician (3/16/2021)
- Technical Rescue Awareness (6/7/2010)
- Vehicle and Machinery Rescue OPS (9/25/2018)
- Vehicle and Machinery Resuce Technician (10/9/2018)
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