Lonnie Lesley
Easley,SC
Summary
Diligent Fire Specialist with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Specialist
Greenville City Fire Department
Greenville, SC
06.2016 - Current
- Efficiently contained and extinguished fires in emergency situations with prompt response.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained records of employee attendance and performance.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Firefighter
Crosswell Fire District
Easley , SC
09.2007 - Current
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Aircraft Fueler
Stevens Aviation
Greenville, SC
12.2002 - 01.2004
- Loaded fuel into aircraft using pumping equipment.
- Ensured proper documentation of all fueling operations.
- Maintained accurate records of fuel quantity dispensed, cost, type, and destination.
- Operated refueling vehicles to transport fuel to the aircraft.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on refueling vehicles and pumps.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials.
- Received customer orders for aviation fuels via radio or telephone communication.
- Communicated with other personnel involved in fueling operations such as ground crew, pilots, mechanics.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing fueling activities.
- Cleaned up any spills that occurred during the course of refueling operations.
- Verified accuracy of paperwork associated with each flight's fueling requirements.
- Drove and operated fuel trucks, hydrant carts and stationary carts to fuel aircraft.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
Education
GED -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA08-2001
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Accident Site Response
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Emergency Management
Certification
- Fire Officer 1
- Hazardous Material Technician and Chlorine Specialist
- Airport Rescue Firefighter training
- Class B CDL
- Fire Instructor 1
- Prior Experience with aircraft emergencies and fueling techniques
Timeline
Fire Specialist
Greenville City Fire Department
06.2016 - Current
Firefighter
Crosswell Fire District
09.2007 - Current
Aircraft Fueler
Stevens Aviation
12.2002 - 01.2004
GED -
Savannah Technical College
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