Keith A Leighton
Fairview,OR
Summary
Diligent professional with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire fighter Fft1
Lava river forestry
Salem, Oregon
07.2012 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Led safety briefings to ensure crew readiness before engaging in firefighting activities.
- Trained junior firefighters on proper techniques and safety protocols for wildfire management.
- Attended firefighting classes to learn proper techniques and safety procedures.
- Provided medical assistance to victims of fires or other emergencies.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Evaluated incident scenes for dangerous conditions such as unstable structures or hazardous materials before entering them.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Conducted fire suppression operations in forested areas to protect natural resources.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency incidents and training exercises.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective wildfire response strategies and plans.
Skills
- fire suppression
- hazard assessment
- equipment operation
- situational awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Wildland firefighting tactics
- Leadership qualities
- Decision-making under pressure
- Fireground communications
- Radio communication proficiency
Certification
- Fft1
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Fire fighter Fft1
Lava river forestry
07.2012 - Current