Lawson Gawthrop
Tyrone,GA
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter with extensive experience at Statesboro Fire Department and Fairburn Fire Department. Many certifications obtained and many classes taken in and outside of Georgia which include South Carolina and Alabama. Always willing to work with a good head on my shoulders, always willing to learn with an open mind in this ever changing career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Fairburn Fire Department
Fairburn, Georgia
09.2025 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment to control and extinguish fires safely.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to injured individuals during accidents and fires, ensuring timely and effective response.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for effective action.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Executed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments, prioritizing safety and efficiency to save lives.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises to enhance firefighting skills.
- Coordinated with first responders during multi-agency responses, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness in emergency situations.
- Participated in physical fitness activities to enhance overall readiness for emergency response. to maintain peak performance for emergency response.
- Documented incident reports accurately for departmental record-keeping and analysis.
Firefighter/Relief Driver A/E
Statesboro Fire Department
Statesboro, USA
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire and rescue operations.
- Responded to fire alarms with assigned company, laying and connecting hoses, maintaining pumping apparatus, manipulating nozzles, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating burning structures, and entering buildings to evacuate occupants.
- Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills, and confined spaces.
- Operated various fire operation and rescue equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, and emergency medical equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency situations.
- Attend special instruction in firefighting techniques; perform drills with other engine company staff; become familiar with city layout, established response routes, and hydrant system; prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
- Collected and documented evidence at fire scenes to support investigations.
- Participate in fire station housekeeping and apparatus detailing.
- Provided public information on fire prevention and delivered presentations at life safety education events, enhancing community awareness and safety.
- Drive the Engine or Aerial truck when staffed to.
Education
High school Diploma -
Statesboro High school
Statesboro05.2021
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency response
- Medical assistance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Incident reporting
- Safety compliance
- Rescue operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Situational awareness
- Fire equipment use
- Public speaking
- Fitness and agility
- Structural firefighting
- Disaster management
Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic, 07/01/25, Present
- Instructor 1, 08/01/24, Present, Bulloch County EMS
- Firefighter 2, 11/01/23, Present, Statesboro Fire Department
- Hazmat Awareness, 01/01/23, Present, Statesboro Fire Department
- AOPP, 08/01/22, Present, Statesboro Fire Department
- Firefighter 1, 01/01/22, Present, Statesboro Fire Department
- Hazmat Operations, 01/01/22, Present, Statesboro Fire Department
Pronouns
He/Him
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Fairburn Fire Department
09.2025 - Current
Firefighter/Relief Driver A/E
Statesboro Fire Department
11.2021 - 09.2025
High school Diploma -
Statesboro High school