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Kemo Martin

Buncombe,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented, with excellent memory, and awareness of people, events, and facilities. Sound judgment is essential when responding to crises and emergency situations. Remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Communication, teamwork, and adaptability, swift decision-making, problem-solving in critical situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tow Truck Operator

Britton's Wrecker Service
Vienna, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
  • Communications with customers, dispatch, or other emergency personnel during emergency situations.
  • Assisted customers with jumpstarts, tire changes, fuel delivery, lockouts and winch outs.
  • Loaded damaged or disabled vehicles onto the rollback or flatbed, ensuring loads were secured properly before transporting.
  • Ensured all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately prior to transportation of vehicle.

Firefighter II Engineer

Metropolis Fire Department
Metropolis, Illinois
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical aid to injured persons from sickness, accidents, or fires.
  • Search and rescue procedures to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Controlled, extinguished, and prevented fires from spreading using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, and smoke ejectors. Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
  • Monitored weather conditions that could affect fire safety activities.
  • Attended regular training sessions to maintain certification levels.
  • Maintained records of inspection results, incident reports, and other relevant data.
  • Educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.

Emergency Medical Responder

Pope County Ambulance Service
Golconda, IL
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Responded quickly and accurately in emergency situations with appropriate decision-making skills.
  • Completed required forms for each call including incident reports and medical documentation.
  • Assessed patient condition and provided initial medical treatment.
  • Performed CPR, splinting, bandaging, bleeding control techniques, spinal immobilization, and airway management; administered oxygen; monitored vital signs when needed.
  • Coordinated with other emergency responders, such as firefighters or police officers, on the scene for safety.
  • Transported patients to medical facilities in emergency vehicles.

Carpenter Apprentice

Carpenters Union
Marion, IL
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Performed rough framing tasks, laying out walls, installing studs, drywall installation, and measuring, marking, and cutting materials. Reading blueprints.
  • Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade, utilizing 2x4's, Masonite sheathing, and staking techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
  • Operated power equipment such as drills, saws, routers, sanders, nail guns, planers, hammers, impact drivers/wrenches, and grinders. Forklift and lull lift.

Education

Firefighter II - Fire Science

Illinois Fire Service Institute
Champaign, IL
04-2022

High School Diploma -

Anna Jonesboro Community High School
Anna, IL
05-2011

Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanic

Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Customer service/Team Coordination
  • Accident reporting, incident reporting
  • Problem solving, critical thinking
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Environmental awareness
  • Equipment operation

Certification

  • Illinois/Florida Conceal Firearm. FEMA NIMS, ATF Explosive License, Emergency Medical Responder, Illinois Class B Non-CDL License, Hazard Material, Storm Spotters, Search and Rescue (SAR), Amateur Radio Operator (HAM), and CPR/BLS.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tow Truck Operator

Britton's Wrecker Service
08.2024 - Current

Firefighter II Engineer

Metropolis Fire Department
11.2021 - 03.2024

Emergency Medical Responder

Pope County Ambulance Service
02.2019 - 11.2021

Carpenter Apprentice

Carpenters Union
03.2017 - 03.2019

Firefighter II - Fire Science

Illinois Fire Service Institute

High School Diploma -

Anna Jonesboro Community High School

Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanic

Nashville Auto Diesel College

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