Julius Middleton
Vineyard Haven,MA
Summary
Driven firefighter with extensive experience in emergency response, fire prevention, and safety education. Seeking a Fire Officer Lieutenant II position at Tisbury Fire Department, where I bring my emergency response and community relations skills to support your mission of protecting the community. Which demonstrates a strong commitment to community service and possesses a diverse skill set including fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous materials handling. Dedicated to making a positive impact and continuously improving fire service operations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant II
Tisbury Fire Department
Vineyard Haven, MA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MASkills
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Emergency Medical Skills
- Rescue operations
- Incident Command
- Physical fitness
- Adaptability
- First response services
- Incident safety
- Life and property protection
Certification
- FIREFIGHTER I
- FIREFIGHTER I /II
- FIRE INSTRUCTOR I
- FIRE OFFICER I
PASSIONS
Dedicated and passionate firefighter committed to serving and protecting the community through emergency response, education, and outreach. Eager to leverage training and experience to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Driven by a deep commitment to helping others, finding purpose in every call and community interaction. The goal is to inspire trust and confidence while ensuring the safety and well-being of those I serve.
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant II
Tisbury Fire Department
10.2024 - Current
- FIREFIGHTER I
- FIREFIGHTER I /II
- FIRE INSTRUCTOR I
- FIRE OFFICER I
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Cape Cod Community College
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