Dalton Baugess
Roanoke,Virginia
Summary
Self-motivated and dependable Senior Firefighter with 32 years experience. Capable of achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Proficient in maintenance and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment, perform routine and emergency repairs and safety inspections. Experience in managing inventory of all parts and supplies needed to perform the job with efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Salem Rescue Squad
Salem, Virginia
01.1993 - 06.1996
- Oversaw operations, fleet and medical supplies for the Rescue Squad
Volunteer EMS
Salem Rescue Squad
Salem, Virginia
01.1987 - 06.1993
- Provided volunteer EMS service to the Salem community
Emergency Room Technician/Cardiac
Lewis Gale Hospital
Salem, Virginia
08.1988 - 06.1992
- Triage, treatment and discharge of patients from the emergency room
Firefighter
Salem Fire Department
Salem, Virginia
06.1992 - 06.1995
- Adhered to local, state and federal guidelines and accrediting agency regulations
Senior Firefighter
Salem Fire Department
Salem, Virginia
06.1995 - Current
- Assisted in the development of school safety plans that targeted problem areas such as bicycle safety.
- Worked with City Manager to pass new laws on helmet/bicycle safety.
- Hazmat team member from 1992 to current.
- Swift Water team and technical rescue from 1994 to 2006.
- Assist Apparatus Technician with maintenance of Fire Department fleet.
- In the absence of the Apparatus technician, maintain and repair all emergency vehicles.
- Designed and built bedrooms at Station 1 in 2009.
- Maintenance of the Fire and Administration buildings.
- Designed and remodeled kitchen at Station 1.
- Designed and built the conference room at the Administration building.
- Assist in the training of new employees on the department and emergency operations.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies/Auto Mechanics
Salem High School
1988
Studies in Fire Science
Virginia Western Community College
1991
Skills
- Knowledge of repairs and maintenance needed on Fire Department fleet
- Knowledge and ability to maintain the building maintenance/systems
- Thorough knowledge of the street and physical layout of the city
- Knowledge to send all vehicles/equipment to the appropriate facility for repair
- Able to remain fiscally conservative when working with vendors
- Strong working relationship with fleet and building maintenance department
Timeline
Senior Firefighter
Salem Fire Department
06.1995 - Current
Captain
Salem Rescue Squad
01.1993 - 06.1996
Firefighter
Salem Fire Department
06.1992 - 06.1995
Emergency Room Technician/Cardiac
Lewis Gale Hospital
08.1988 - 06.1992
Volunteer EMS
Salem Rescue Squad
01.1987 - 06.1993
High School Diploma - General Studies/Auto Mechanics
Salem High School
Studies in Fire Science
Virginia Western Community College
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