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Kailer Byrd

Summary

Motivated and physically fit individual seeking an entry-level firefighter position with Manatee County Fire Department. Committed to protecting lives and property, eager to apply strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swim Coach

Lakewood Ranch Swim Association (The Lightning)
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided instruction on swimming techniques, stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and finishes to improve athlete performance and efficiency. Monitored swimmer progress through regular assessments, offering personalized feedback and goal-setting to enhance individual and team results while fostering a positive, motivating, and safe training environment that encouraged sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline.

Lifeguard

YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Keep watch over swimmers and be able to respond quickly to distress situations. Maintain neat and clean pool area and clean water. Patrol pool area to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care. Log chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons. Update logs detailing weather conditions, treatments provided and incident information to keep management informed of activities. Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakewood Ranch High School
04.2024

Certificate of Completion EMT - Emergency Medicine

Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
04-2024

Certificate of Completion - Firefighter 1

Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
02-2025

Certificate of Completion - FIrefighter 2

Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL
02-2025

Skills

  • Florida EMT License
  • National EMT License
  • Red Cross first aid and CPR certified
  • American Heart Association BLS
  • NWCG Training-Human Factors in the wildland Fire Service
  • NWCG Training-Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
  • NWCG Training-Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion-Fire 2, Manatee technical College February 2025
  • Certificate of Completion-Fire 1, Manatee technical College February 2025
  • Program Completion Certificate-National TIM Responder Training, Bradenton FL January 2025
  • Certificate of Continuing Education Completion-Hazardous Materials Operations Level 24 Hours, Manatee technical College December 2024
  • Certificate of Completion-Active Attack Integrated Response Course (ALERRT), Manatee technical College May 2024
  • Certificate of Completion-EMT, Manatee technical College

Timeline

Swim Coach

Lakewood Ranch Swim Association (The Lightning)
08.2024 - Current

Lifeguard

YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

Lakewood Ranch High School

Certificate of Completion EMT - Emergency Medicine

Manatee Technical College

Certificate of Completion - Firefighter 1

Manatee Technical College

Certificate of Completion - FIrefighter 2

Manatee Technical College