Mackey West
6520 N Dearing Ave Fresno ,CA
Summary
Motivated military veteran, transitioning from the United States Navy to a career in the fire service. Organized and dependable candidate with 6 years of extensive military training, and 2 years of firefighting experience. Ready and eager to utilize skills and training to help achieve department goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter EMT
Miramar Fire Deparment
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
Firefighter EMT
Sanger Fire Department
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
Volunteer Firefighter
Laton Fire Department
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Check all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks before and after fire calls to determine proper functionality..
Master at Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.2015 - 10.2021
- Controlled access and security of the installation through ensuring proper authorization and identification.
- Provided surveillance for a variety of USS and USNS vessels ranging from nuclear powered air craft carriers to small vessels.
- Controlled and maintained armory issuing weapons ranging from M4 rifles, M9 pistols, M500 shotguns, M240 machine guns, accepting and accounting for thousands of rounds of ammunition and inventorying equipment such as radios, flashlights, batons, and OC spray.
- Conducted and stood in on briefings before each shift and debriefings after each shift was concluded.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Fresno City College
Fresno CA01.2024
Fire Academy -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA06.2022
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
West Coast EMT
San Diego 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Madera High School
Madera, CA05.2014
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Community Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Service-Orientated
- Hazard Identification
- Public Safety
- Emergency Medical Treatment
Certification
- NREMT Certified
- County and State EMT Certified
- Basic Life Support Certified
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA ICS-700
- FEMA ICS-800
- CAL State Fire Marshall Firefighter 1 and 2
- CAL State Fire Marshall Firefighter Survival
- CAL State Fire Marshall HAZMAT FRA/FRO
- CAL State Fire Marshall Rapid Intervention Crew OPS
- CAL State Fire Marshall Rope Rescue Awareness
- CAL State Fire Marshall Vehicle Extrication
- CAL State Fire Marshall Wildland Firefighter 1
- CAL State Fire Marshall Confined Space Awareness
- CAL State Fire Marshall Driver Operator 1A
- DOD HAZMAT Technician
Volunteering
- Volunteered at multiple Beautify Fresno events which included picking up trash and cleaning up areas in the City of Fresno in dire need of cleaning.
-Regular donor with Central California Blood Center.
-Help with packet pick up and shirt distribution at multiple 5ks and half marathons in Jacksonville Florida as a member of 1st Place Sports Running.
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
Miramar Fire Deparment
05.2023 - 09.2023
Firefighter EMT
Sanger Fire Department
06.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer Firefighter
Laton Fire Department
01.2022 - 06.2022
Master at Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.2015 - 10.2021
No Degree - Fire Science
Fresno City College
Fire Academy -
Fresno City College
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
West Coast EMT
High School Diploma -
Madera High School
- NREMT Certified
- County and State EMT Certified
- Basic Life Support Certified
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA ICS-700
- FEMA ICS-800
- CAL State Fire Marshall Firefighter 1 and 2
- CAL State Fire Marshall Firefighter Survival
- CAL State Fire Marshall HAZMAT FRA/FRO
- CAL State Fire Marshall Rapid Intervention Crew OPS
- CAL State Fire Marshall Rope Rescue Awareness
- CAL State Fire Marshall Vehicle Extrication
- CAL State Fire Marshall Wildland Firefighter 1
- CAL State Fire Marshall Confined Space Awareness
- CAL State Fire Marshall Driver Operator 1A
- DOD HAZMAT Technician
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