Karizma Statham
Centerville,GA
Summary
Resilient professional in emergency response, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing critical tasks. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials management. Excel at teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and communication, ensuring optimal outcomes in demanding situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Fort Valley Fire Department
Fort Valley, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- 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.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA01.2017
Skills
- Leadership in Emergency Situations
- Fire Suppression and Rescue Operations
- Hazmat and Incident Management
- Training and Mentorship
- Equipment Maintenance and Inspection
- Community Education and Outreach
- Apparatus maintenance
- Weather condition assessment
- Public assistance and support
- Alarm response
- Hose connections
- Emergency support
- Hazard management
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Structural firefighting
- Medical equipment usage
- Ventilation techniques
- Fireground communications
- Public speaking
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- FEMA 100
- FEMA 200
- FEMA 700
- CPR Certification
- Hazmat Awareness and Operations
- Firefighter I and II
- Fire Instructor Certification
Awards
- Employee of the Month, Fort Valley Fire Department, 02/01/23
- You Rock Award, Saint Peter’s Baptist Church, 09/01/23
Additionalinformation
Open for emergency response and shift adjustments., Maintains high physical conditioning to meet job demands.
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month for February 2023
- You Rock Award in September 2023 from St. Peters Baptist Church
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Fort Valley Fire Department
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
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