Firewatch
Kim Wiggins
J&L Construction
Frisco City,AL
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Frisco City, AL
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$24/hr
Seasoned Fire Watch professional with a proven track record at Day & Zimmerman, enhancing safety by developing fire watch procedures that increased team efficiency. Skilled in Hazardous Materials Handling and adept in Teamwork and Collaboration, I have significantly reduced fire risks through vigilant monitoring and effective communication, ensuring regulatory compliance and workplace safety.
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Firewatch
3 Years 11 Months
J&L Construction - Monroeville, AL | 11.2022 - Current
- Maintained constant surveillance on areas where welding and other hot work was taking place.
- Interacted effectively with members of work crew using cell phones, two-way radios and other communication devices.
- Assisted in developing new fire watch procedures, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
- Maintained accurate records of fire watch activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating efficient communication with supervisors.
- Maintained vigilance during high-risk activities such as welding, ensuring proper safety protocols were followed and reducing potential for fires.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough area inspections and identifying potential fire hazards.
- Responded quickly to incidents, minimizing damage and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
- Performed visual inspection of work area and evacuated operations and summoned authorities if hazardous conditions detected.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Sounded alarm to alert work personnel of fire and relayed coordinates of estimated location.
- Provided timely reports to management on any observed safety violations or potential hazards, allowing for prompt corrective action.
FireWatch
5 Years 2 Months
R&R Construction - Century, FL | 06.2016 - 08.2021
- Interacted effectively with members of work crew using cell phones, two-way radios and other communication devices.
- Maintained constant surveillance on areas where welding and other hot work was taking place.
- Maintained vigilance during high-risk activities such as welding, ensuring proper safety protocols were followed and reducing potential for fires.
- Provided timely reports to management on any observed safety violations or potential hazards, allowing for prompt corrective action.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough area inspections and identifying potential fire hazards.
- Maintained accurate records of fire watch activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating efficient communication with supervisors.
- Responded quickly to incidents, minimizing damage and ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
Fire Watcher
8 Years 4 Months
Day & Zimmerman - Bedford, KY | 03.2005 - 07.2013
- Helped maintain compliance with OSHA regulations regarding fire safety measures onsite.
- Performed visual inspection of work area and evacuated operations and summoned authorities if hazardous conditions detected.
- Reduced fire risks by promptly reporting incidents and unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Contributed to a safe working atmosphere by promptly extinguishing any small fires discovered during routine rounds.
- Prevented fire-related incidents by consistently adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites, identifying and addressing potential fire risks proactively.
- Enhanced safety by diligently monitoring assigned areas for potential fire hazards and violations.
- Coordinated with site supervisors to address any identified hazards or concerns quickly and efficiently.
- Examined fire extinguishing and fire protection equipment to verify functionality and reported repairs and replacements needed.
- Facilitated smooth operations during hot work activities by providing continuous surveillance of the area throughout the process.
- Maintained accurate records, documenting observations and actions taken during each shift.
- Relayed messages about emergencies, accidents and fire hazard conditions.
Education
Excel High School - Excel, AL
05.1991
Skills
Firefighting tactics
Hazardous Materials Handling
Documentation And Reporting
Fire Risk Assessment
Firefighting Equipment Maintenance
Fire extinguisher usage
Hot work inspections
Fire hazard situations
Timeline
Firewatch
J&L Construction
11.2022 - CurrentRead more
FireWatch
R&R Construction
06.2016 - 08.2021Read more
Fire Watcher
Day & Zimmerman
03.2005 - 07.2013Read more
Excel High School - ,
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