Kelvin Patterson
Hopkins,SC
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
City of Columbia fire department
Columbia, SC
10.1998 - 10.2023
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- 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.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Training
Midland Tech Technical College
Columbia, South CarolinaSkills
- Safety protocols
- Emergency response
- Crew coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Risk assessment
- Safety regulations
- Crew resource management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Crisis management
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures adherence
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Captain
City of Columbia fire department
10.1998 - 10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Training
Midland Tech Technical College