Kelsey holmes
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated firefighter with a strong background in firefighting equipment operation, emergency vehicle driving, and teamwork. Committed to maintaining physical fitness and conducting thorough equipment inspections to ensure safety and readiness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Spring Hill Fire Department
Spring Hill, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention in various situations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring effective response during fire incidents and rescues.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, guaranteeing operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored junior firefighters, enhancing team skills and promoting adherence to protocols during training exercises.
- Acted as backup driver for the majority of time with Spring Hill Fire.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Firefighter
St. Tammany Fire District 1
Slidell, LA
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Responded effectively to emergency calls, ensuring rapid assessment and deployment of firefighting resources.
- Conducted building preplans and hydrant insepections.
- Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Education
Firefighter - Fire Academy
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA04-2015
High School Diploma -
Pearl River High School
Pearl River, LA05-2012
Skills
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Water supply management
- Fire pump operation
Certification
Firefighter I & II
Hazmat Awareness & Operations
SCBA Awareness
Firefighter survival
RIT operations
Fire Pump Operator
Aerial Apparatus Operator
Advanced Pump Operations
Rural Pump Operations
Fire Instructor I
Fire Officer I
EMT basic
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Spring Hill Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
Firefighter
St. Tammany Fire District 1
05.2015 - 05.2020
Firefighter - Fire Academy
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Pearl River High School