MATTHEW WADE
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an Firefighter position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #3
Lacombe , LA
2024.03 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- 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.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Poplarville Fire Department
Poplarville , MS
2023.11 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
EMT
AAA Ambulance Service
Hattiesburg , MS
2022.02 - Current
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Carriere Volunteer Fire Department
Carriere , MS
2017.09 - Current
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
Education
Recruit Fire Academy -
Pearl River Fire Academy
Pearl River, LA2024-04
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Rescue Educational Solutions
Slidell, LA06.2021
Skills
- Fire suppression work
- Conditions assessment
- Medical Response
- Emergency Response
References
Jonathan Lankford Firefighter/Paramedic- (601)337-6219
Russell Atchison Firefighter/Paramedic- (985)503-1829
Don Mieger Firefighter/Paramedic- (601)347-9253
Interests
- Outdoor sports
- Travel
Certification
NFPA 1001 Firefighter level 1
Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness and Operations level
NREMT
NIMS 100,200,700,800
AHA BLS
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #3
2024.03 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Poplarville Fire Department
2023.11 - Current
EMT
AAA Ambulance Service
2022.02 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Carriere Volunteer Fire Department
2017.09 - Current
Recruit Fire Academy -
Pearl River Fire Academy
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Rescue Educational Solutions
NFPA 1001 Firefighter level 1
Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness and Operations level
NREMT
NIMS 100,200,700,800
AHA BLS
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