Katherine Stewart

Providing BLS emergency medical care, treatment and transport to citizens within the county.

Public education on First Aid and CPR.

Fire prevention, inspection and pre-incident surveys.

Fire suppression in urban and rural settings.

Lead trainings for on-shift crews and specialized trainings (such as EMS and Driver/Operator training).

Supervised skills based evaluations.

Actively participate in multiple committees dedicated to the improvement of department performance and safety.

Fire suppression and prevention.

Fire inspections and pre-incident surveys for businesses and schools within the city.

Hydrant testing.

Fire and EMS continued education and training.

Emergency Medical care, treatment and transport.

Managing emergency scenes such as motor vehicle collisions, illnesses and injuries.

Participation in community events and fundraisers for the Fire Department.

Performed diagnostic trouble shooting of refinery mechanical equipment.

Completed full overhauls of large compressors, motors, steam turbines, fans, chemical injection pumps, conveyors, etc.

Planned routine mechanical maintenance of refinery equipment. Coordinated maintenance with operations and other contractors.

Supervised crews of mechanics on large maintenance projects with a duration of several weeks.

Recorded history of maintenance performed, safety hazards involved, and parts purchased.

Safety Committee 2005-2010

• Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
• Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
• Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
• Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
• Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.