Kevin Brodwater
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
A motivated and experienced rescue professional who works as part of a tight-knit team to perform search and rescue operations. Understands how to work in a team, manage time efficiently, and plan effectively. Proven to be capable of performing in stressful situations, solving complex problems, and instructing others.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accerated Freefall Instructor
Skydive Cross Keys
Williamstown, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Experienced Instructor teaching people how to skydive with over 3000 jumps.
- Survived a high speed aircraft crash, removed victims, and coordinated an MCI rescue response that involved 4 helicopter medivacs and no fatalities.
Firefighter
FDNY
New York, New York
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Assigned to Ladder 28 in Harlem.
- Responded to emergency calls for fires, elevator emergencies, smoke, forcible entry, etc.
- Conducted fire operations specializing in searches, victim rescue, firefighter rescue, and roof rope rescues with the LSR.
Firefighter/EMT
North Wildwood Fire Department
Wildwood, New Jersey
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Assisted in open water rescue operations.
Naval Aviation Rescue Swimmer
United States Navy
San Diego, California
12.2011 - 12.2017
- Maintained accountability for $116,000 of Secret equipment resulting in no losses or discrepancies while deployed.
- Safely qualified and re-qualified 28 rescue aircrewmen in multiple rescue systems on a quarterly basis.
- Helicopter Aerial Gunner Instructor responsible for maintaining currency requirements for over 30 Aircrewman.
- Conducted over 1100 hours of mishap-free flight operations resulting in 0 safety violations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ 01.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Team Player
- Professional Instructor
- Technically Proficient
- Victim Rescue
- Attention to Detail
- Subject Matter Expert
Certification
- ProBoard Fire I/II
- FDNY Probationary Fire School
- NREMT-B
- FAA Senior Parachute Rigger
- NFPA Open Water Rescue Technician
Timeline
Firefighter
FDNY
04.2023 - 01.2025
Accerated Freefall Instructor
Skydive Cross Keys
02.2022 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
North Wildwood Fire Department
10.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
New Jersey City University
01.2018 - 05.2020
Naval Aviation Rescue Swimmer
United States Navy
12.2011 - 12.2017