Michael Bates

• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
• Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
• Participated in post-incident analyses to identify areas for improvement in departmental policies and procedures.
• Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, nurses, and other emergency service providers.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
• Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
• Reduced response times to emergencies by effectively coordinating with dispatch and other first responders.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.

• Department of Defense Air Force/ Army
• Homestead ARB, FL - Crew Chief/Driver Operator/Firefighter/ 2017- Present
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA - Crew Chief/Driver Operator/Firefighter/ 2016-2017
• Fort Benning, GA - Fire Fighter/Driver Operator/ 2015-2016
• 15/Jul/2015-2022
• My duties vary daily, as I act in a Crew Chief capacity frequently, but I perform as a Driver Operator for Structural and ARFF, or a driver operator of a multi-million dollar fleet of emergency response vehicles at multiple locations. I predetermine my route or select an alternate when necessary. I correctly position my apparatus while taking into account many factors that include wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of possible armament on aircraft, strategy of available response vehicles, offensive or defensive tactics, and policy. I calculate hydraulics, the desired pump discharge pressure, flow capabilities while considering my pump capabilities. I respond safely and efficiently to airfield, aircraft, vehicle fires, structural, wild-land, medical, confined space and hazardous materials incidents. I perform hazard and risk assessment and conduct complete incident analysis. As an ARFF Driver Operator, I perform crash-rescue and firefighting after I maneuver my vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring proper AFTO 88 setup. I perform work at airfields handling fighter, bombers, cargo and passenger aircraft carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometime nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo. I perform standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding and burning on fueled and armed aircraft, ammunition handling or other special circumstances. As a Hazardous Materials Technician, it was my duty to not only identify the specific materials involved, predict the behavior of a material, develop and appropriate strategy and coordinate a response, and to perform aggressive strategies and tactic to isolate the release while protecting the lives and property during any CBRNE and WMD incidents. As an EMT I provide pre-hospital care to patients during medical or trauma incidents while assisting my Paramedics with any procedures in my scope of practice. I determine life threatening priorities, alleviate further injury to the patient, perform base line and ongoing vitals, and stabilize the patient through direct method and package for transport to the on base level two trauma medical facility. I created pre-incident plans, inspected fire suppression systems, and inspected new development structures to determine if they meet building and life safety codes.

• Firefighter/Emt at Bagram Air Base Afghanistan.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• 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.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.

U.S. Air Force

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA- Crew Chief/Driver Operator/Firefighter

Soto Cano AB, Honduras- Crew Chief/Driver Operator/Firefighter

Al Dhafra AB, Abu Dhabi Dubai- Fire Fighter/Driver Operator
Minot AFB, North Dakota- Fire Fighter/Driver Operator
29/Aug/2009 – 15/Jul/2015

Active Duty Air Force Firefighter.

Control, contain, extinguish fires. Answer emergency situations quickly, assess conditions, and act appropriately to contain fires, assist, victims, and prevent escalation. Administer first aid and artificial respiration to those adversely affected or injured by fire, smoke, or trauma. Assess patient needs and provide life support services during medical emergencies. Maintain updated knowledge of safety guidelines, firefighting techniques, treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures. Inspect buildings as required for regulatory compliance and safety. Assist with equipment maintenance and upkeep of millions of dollars Air Force firefighting fleet. Act as site leader as needed to supervise activities of over forty firefighting personnel.

I have worked with multiple bases to elicit support and involvement in fire prevention detection and suppression with great success.

I have performed regular and periodic fire protection inspections where the potential severity and expectancy for fire is high and succeeded.

I have inspected, tested, and corrected deficiencies on a variety of fire protection systems at many different military installations.

I have made assignments, distributed and balanced the workload among Fire Inspectors to assure inspection schedules are maintained and accomplished.

In multiple instances I have developed and conducted extensive fire protection and prevention education and training programs with great success in preventing fires.

Taught H2S and First Aid classes.

Delivery and Setup of fracking water heaters.

Delivered and serviced light trailers.

Built heated shower trailers.

Serviced Multi Ray and H2S monitors.

This was a part time job when I was an Active Duty Air Force firefighter at Minot AFB.