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Joshua Stephenson

Lancaster,CA

Summary

A dedicated and experienced firefighter with over three years of experience. Skilled in operating firefighting equipment and maintaining a calm and organized approach in high-pressure situations. Possess strong physical endurance and the ability to work well in a team. Committed to continuously improving personal skills as well as training newer firefighters. Seeking a role as a firefighter and hazmat technician to utilize skills and experience in serving and protecting the community.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Edwards Air Force Base
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead driver operator of engine apparatus at the primary station receiving approximately 200 calls per year. Assisting in fire suppression, medical services, hazmat operations, and aircraft operations.
  • Co-lead PPE program; inspecting, cleaning, and tracking 240 sets of turnout gear valued at $920k. Guaranteed NFPA 1851 compliance while helping to ensure the department is fully mission capable and 115 firefighters protected
  • HazMat program team member for the fire department. Tasked with creating and teaching power points, inspecting/testing hazmat suits, inspecting and calibrating equipment, and keeping inventory of PPE and equipment.
  • Responded to a mutual aid fire at a mobile home area that involved a few acres and performed defensive operations to stop further fire spread. Able to save 6 adjacent residences that were valued at $949k.
  • Performed several prescribed wildland burns on base and at Piute Ponds for preventative maintenance. Job included precision burning with a drip torch, controlling/limiting the spread of fire, fire watch to ensure it did not jump the break, and fire suppression.
  • Performs crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominately large or complex aircraft, e.g., fighters, bombers, cargo, and passengers.

Accountant

Talamore Golf Resort
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Utilized and developed an understanding of programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and QuickBooks.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Developed analytical skills and attention to detail through creating tax/audit reports and presentations for clients/companies.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Tax Intern

CBIZ MHM, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Utilized and developed an understanding of programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and QuickBooks.
  • Analyzed financial statements and client documentation in determining appropriate tax treatment.
  • Developed analytical skills and attention to detail through creating tax/audit reports and presentations for clients/companies.
  • Preparation of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
  • Prepared various tax forms and documentation associated with tax compliance, audits, and refunds.
  • Compiled work papers and made adjusting journal entries to trial balances.
  • Prepared amended returns when required.

Education

Fire Academy At Goodfellow AFB
San Angelo, TX
11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2018

Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Proficient in Excel & Power Point
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Collaboration

Licenses

  • C123 – RIV P-34
  • C136 – QUINT P-33
  • L128 – WATER TANKER P-26
  • L130 – PUMPER P-24
  • L133 – PUMPER P-12/P-22
  • L143 – P23/T3000/STRK
  • L145 – P-19/TI1500/STRK

Certification

  • Basic Life Support – CPR/AED, 12/18/26
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Responder, 09/30/25
  • Airport Firefighter – IFSAC #2550594, 11/09/21
  • Aerial D/O – IFSAC #3020483, 12/13/23
  • ARFF D/O - IFSAC #2628335, 08/17/23
  • Mobile Water Supply D/O - IFSAC #2795717, 07/28/23
  • Pumper D/O - IFSAC #2787426, 04/13/23
  • Firefighter I - IFSAC #2550592, 11/09/21
  • Firefighter II - IFSAC #2550593, 11/09/21
  • HazMat Awareness - IFSAC #2550590, 11/09/21
  • HazMat Operations - IFSAC #2550591, 11/09/21
  • Hazmat Technician - IFSAC #3033023, 06/03/24
  • HazMat Ops PPE - IFSAC #2550591, 11/09/21
  • HazMat Ops Product Control - IFSAC #2550591, 11/09/21
  • Public Telecommunicator I - IFSAC #3044166, 11/14/21


Timeline

Firefighter

Edwards Air Force Base
11.2021 - Current

Accountant

Talamore Golf Resort
05.2019 - 01.2021

Tax Intern

CBIZ MHM, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019

Fire Academy At Goodfellow AFB

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Grand Canyon University

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