Kurt Ponce
Tacoma,WA
Summary
As a dedicated Fire Fighter Cadet with the Zone 3 Fire Cadets Program, I excelled in leadership and emergency response, significantly enhancing team efficiency and firefighting capabilities. My role as a Public Information Officer and Company Officer underscored my expertise in decision-making and hazardous materials handling, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter Cadet
Zone 3 Fire Cadets Program
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Served as Public Information Officer (PIO) responsible for managing communications and public relations for the cadet program.
- Acted as Company Officer (CO), leading and supervising cadet teams during training exercises and drills. Assisted in the development and training of new cadets, providing mentorship and guidance to help them adapt to the demands of fire and emergency services.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow first responders by participating in joint training exercises and supporting mutual aid agreements.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Rainier High School
DesMoines, WA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Puget Sound Skill Center
SeaTac, WA06-2024
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Structural firefighting strategies
- Decision-making under pressure
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency response
- Fire apparatus operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Continuous learning attitude
- Confined space entry
- First aid and CPR
- Rescue equipment use
- First aid certified
Accomplishments
Letter of Recommendation from Retired Chief Division; John Madson
Timeline
Fire Fighter Cadet
Zone 3 Fire Cadets Program
09.2022 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Rainier High School
High School Diploma -
Puget Sound Skill Center
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