Kamrin Gaylord
East Freetown,MA
Summary
Personable JR. Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Aide
Fallbrook Child Development Center
Freetown, MA
06.2023 - Current
- Documented observations related to the developmental growth of individual children.
- Participated in planning educational activities that promoted physical, mental and social growth of the child.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress or any issues that may arise.
- Organized daily schedules for children including nap times, meal times, snack times, and other activities.
- Responded promptly to any incidents involving children or staff members.
- Provided supervision and guidance to children while they participated in activities such as reading, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor play.
- Encouraged healthy habits among children such as eating nutritious foods and washing hands properly.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency procedures and safety protocols in case of accidents or injuries.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing updates on their child's progress and development.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring behavior of children at all times.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized daycare center by disinfecting surfaces regularly.
- Provided assistance with toileting needs when necessary.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Assisted children with hygiene tasks, including handwashing and bathroom breaks.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
- Guided children in developing basic literacy and math skills through playful learning activities.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
- Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
- Provided first aid and medication as needed, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to maintain resources.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about children's daily activities and progress.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior, reporting observations to lead teacher.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Tutored and mentored school children to provide additional learning opportunities.
- Read stories and led educational games to stimulate interest in learning.
- Collaborated with other daycare assistants to create a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Coordinated outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity and awareness of nature.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Supervised children aged X-X, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Monitored children during nap time, ensuring a quiet and restful environment.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
JR Firefighter
Rochester Fire Department
Rochester, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted inspections of buildings to identify potential fire hazards.
- Developed plans for evacuation routes in case of an emergency situation.
- Attended meetings with supervisors to discuss safety procedures and protocols.
- Participated in drills and exercises for training purposes.
- Responded to alarms for fires, hazardous materials spills or releases, and other emergencies.
- Assisted in fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous material incidents and other related duties.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while responding to calls for service.
- Reviewed building plans for compliance with applicable codes prior to occupancy.
- Provided emergency medical care and assistance to injured persons.
- Operated pumps to supply water during fire fighting efforts.
- Provided public education on fire prevention topics such as smoke detector installation and use of fire extinguishers.
- Maintained records of activities on incident reports, shift logs and other documents.
- Inspected hydrants, hoses and ladders to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating heavy equipment or vehicles at a scene.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.
- Extinguished fires using appropriate extinguishing agents such as water or foam chemicals.
- Performed pre-fire planning of buildings as well as maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
CIT
Old Colony YMCA Middleboro Branch
Middleboro, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised the day-to-day operations of the summer camp program while adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Helped develop a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels accepted and respected.
- Encouraged positive interactions among the group members through team-building exercises.
- Maintained a safe environment for all campers by monitoring their behavior and enforcing safety rules.
- Educated participants about environmental conservation principles through interactive activities.
- Provided feedback on performance levels achieved during each activity session.
- Provided emotional support to campers who may have been homesick or facing other challenges.
Education
Collision Tech
Bristol Plymouth Regional Vocational High School
06-2027
Skills
- Collision repair
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Paint application
- Customer service
- Parts ordering
- Shop management
- Technical communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Observational skills
- CPR certified
- Safety consciousness
- Child assessment
- Social skills promotion
- Patience and empathy
- Child development
- Early childhood education
- Age-appropriate activities
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Infant care
- Early childhood development
- Care planning
- Fire suppression tactics
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Fire suppression
- Public education
- Public assistance and support
- Ventilation techniques
- Search and rescue techniques
- Hose connections
- Ladder rescue
- Fire prevention
- Staff scheduling
- Fire service
- Emergency response
- Paint refinishing
- Safety protocols
- Burn treatment
- Critical thinking
- CPR and first aid
- Condition reporting
- Intravenous therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Condition assessment
- Basic life support
- Medical coding
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- CPR FIRST AID
- OSHA-10 Card
- ASE CERTIFIED
Timeline
CIT
Old Colony YMCA Middleboro Branch
06.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Aide
Fallbrook Child Development Center
06.2023 - Current
JR Firefighter
Rochester Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Collision Tech
Bristol Plymouth Regional Vocational High School
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