Kyle Swigart
Kapaa,MI
Summary
To help people, protect property, and save the environment. Use my experience and training to instruct, guide and lead others in the Lihue Airport Fire Department department and the Eastside Sports Club.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airport Fire Lieutenant
Department of Transportation (Airports Division)
09.2022 - Current
- Provide supervision to firefighters, and lead Firefighters to participate in duties of protecting life and property and fire fighting/rescue operations
- Perform structural/crash fire rescue tactical procedures and participate in the department's established fire training programs designed to provide additional experience in the area of fire fighting and rescue operations
- Proficiently operate fire apparatus and related equipment
- Also, as a Firefighter initiated the EMS program which included coordinating medical classes, supervising CPR classes, supervising firefighters with EMT licenses on procedures to maintaining their EMT licenses.
Airport Firefighter
Department of Transportation (Airports Division)
01.2006 - 03.2022
- Under the supervision of a lead firefighter, participate in duties of protecting life and property and fire fighting/rescue operations
- Perform structural/crash fire rescue tactical procedures and participate in the department's established fire training programs designed to provide additional experience in the area of fire fighting and rescue operations
- Proficiently operate fire apparatus and related equipment.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
04.2006 - 07.2020
- Asses and establish emergency life saving priorities upon arrival at the scene of fire, accident, or illness
- Perform emergency life saving maneuvers in accordance with the state of Hawaii protocol.
Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician
ITT Industries
01.2000 - 02.2012
- Under the supervision of a lead firefighter, participate in duties of protecting life and property and fire fighting/rescue operations
- Perform structural/crash fire rescue tactical procedures and participate in the department's established fire training programs designed to provide additional experience in the area of fire fighting and rescue operations
- Proficiently operate fire apparatus and related equipment.
Water Survivor and Egress Specialist
Last Ditch Water Survival systems
01.2001 - 03.2005
- Assist lead instructor with demonstrating proper egress procedures over land or sea
- Also, assisted lead instructor on demonstrating proper water survival skills in case of an emergency water landing
- Assist in teaching and safety swimmer for all water training.
68H Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Technician E-5 Sergeant
U.S. Army (National Guard)
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for maintaining operational readiness on the hydraulic systems of the UH-60 and CH-47 helicopters
- Duties consisted of inspection and testing of aircraft parts before being used on helicopter
- Also, provide training and supervise junior enlisted personnel in military life and personnel life and personal care, along with technical aspects of flight control of the UH-60 and UH-47
- Position included the development and mentorship of privates and specialists, getting them on an upwardly mobile career path while teaching them the drive and resiliency that defines an Non-Commissioned Officer in the ARMY
- Complete tear down and rebuild of aircraft hydraulic components
- Supervise privates and junior enlisted personnel on the fabrication of aircraft hydraulic hoses and lines
- Fly as functional flight check crewmen.
Resident Advisor
University of Hawaii (Manoa Campus)
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Assist the Hall Director in facilitating the establishment of effective relationships among residents in the facilities where assigned
- Also, work with residents in individual and group situations such as peer-counseling, advising hall council committees and in developing various programs and activities.
11B Infantry
U.S. Army (National Guard)
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Perform as a member of a fire team during drill and live combat
- Perform hand-hand combat
- Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry
- Operate, maintain and store various combat weaponry such rifles, machine guns and anti-tank mines
- Operate two-way radios and signal equipment.
Produce Clerk
Big Save
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Assist in displaying of goods and supplies
- Assist in breaking down and setting up displays for merchandise, while providing customer service.
Education
Bachelors in Psychology - Liberal Art
University of Hawaii (West Oahu)
Kapolei, HI01.2016
Associate in Applied Arts - Liberal Arts
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI01.2004
Associate in Applied Science - Fire and Environmental Response
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI01.2002
Certificate of Training - Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Apprentice
U.S. Army
Sheppard Air Force Base01.1999
Certificate of Training - Infantryman
U.S. Army
Fort Benning, GA01.1995
High school Diploma -
Kapaa High School
Kapaa, HI01.1994
Skills
- Disaster management
- Fire department maintenance
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire service
- CPR/AED instructor
Certification
- State of Hawaii and National Registry Emergency Medical technician
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- Emergency Vehicle Operations course
- DOD Firefighter 1 seal# 676233
- DOD Firefighter 2 seal # 852707
- DOD Airport fighter seal # 857782
- DOD Hazmat Awareness seal #674733
- DOD Hazmat Operations seal #682546
- DOD Hazmat Technician seal # 684159
- DOD Driver/Operator Pumper #869561
- DOD Driver/Operator ARFF #1055936
Coaching youth in multiple sports
I coach a U11 soccer team and a 4&5 grade basketball team. I founded a non-profit 501C3 sports club to provide the youth an outlet and mentorship for youth.
Timeline
Airport Fire Lieutenant
Department of Transportation (Airports Division)
09.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
04.2006 - 07.2020
Airport Firefighter
Department of Transportation (Airports Division)
01.2006 - 03.2022
68H Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Technician E-5 Sergeant
U.S. Army (National Guard)
01.2003 - 01.2004
Water Survivor and Egress Specialist
Last Ditch Water Survival systems
01.2001 - 03.2005
Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician
ITT Industries
01.2000 - 02.2012
Resident Advisor
University of Hawaii (Manoa Campus)
01.1998 - 01.2000
Produce Clerk
Big Save
01.1996 - 01.1997
11B Infantry
U.S. Army (National Guard)
01.1994 - 01.1999
Bachelors in Psychology - Liberal Art
University of Hawaii (West Oahu)
Associate in Applied Arts - Liberal Arts
Kauai Community College
Associate in Applied Science - Fire and Environmental Response
Honolulu Community College
Certificate of Training - Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Apprentice
U.S. Army
Certificate of Training - Infantryman
U.S. Army
High school Diploma -
Kapaa High School
- State of Hawaii and National Registry Emergency Medical technician
- American Red Cross Lifeguard
- Emergency Vehicle Operations course
- DOD Firefighter 1 seal# 676233
- DOD Firefighter 2 seal # 852707
- DOD Airport fighter seal # 857782
- DOD Hazmat Awareness seal #674733
- DOD Hazmat Operations seal #682546
- DOD Hazmat Technician seal # 684159
- DOD Driver/Operator Pumper #869561
- DOD Driver/Operator ARFF #1055936
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