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Education
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Mitchell Dixon

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with 20 years of experience, including as a Driver/Firefighter at Muscle Shoals Fire Department. Proven expertise in emergency response and apparatus operation, complemented by strong communication skills. Committed to public safety and continuous learning, with certifications in EMT and Hazmat operations. Adept at driving heavy equipment and managing critical situations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver/Firefighter

Muscle Shoals Fire Department
06.2017 - Current
  • Respond to fires, medical, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies
  • Drive and operate fire engines and pumps, nozzles, and direct water master streams
  • Assist medical personnel in doing patient care and enter in to hazard conditions to protect life and property
  • Operate a large variety of firefighter tools and equipment. Conduct pre fire plans and drawings
  • Promote fire prevention by assisting and educating the public in fire safety
  • Continue to stay up on continuing education and physical condition

Laborer

Muscle Shoals Public Works
11.2013 - 06.2017
  • Shoot and run grade with a transit for installation of sewer pipe
  • Build catch basins and catch basin lids
  • Run and operate some heavy equipment
  • Put down and rake asphalt
  • Pour and finish concrete

Laborer

Parkes Mechanical Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2013
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
  • Transported metal to scrap yards
  • Operated forklift
  • Painted parts for production

Laborer

Quality Outdoor Signs
08.2011 - 09.2012
  • Hang and remove vinyls from billboards
  • Simple billboard maintenance
  • Cut and clean brush that may obstruct sign view


Education

Firefighter I Firefighter II Certification -

Alabama Fire College
Muscle Shoals, AL
11-2018

High School Diploma -

Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals, AL
05-2007

Skills

    While working at Muscle Shoals Fire, I have acquired many certifications and specialized training

  • Apparatus Operator
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver
  • Firefighter I, Firefighter II
  • Hazmat Awareness and Operations
  • Hazmat Tech
  • Hazmat Incident Commander
  • ARFF Firefighter
  • Aerial Apparatus Operator
  • National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)100,200,700,800
  • In my 20 year work experience, I have also acquired many other skills

  • Shooting grade and operating transits
  • Ran and operated heavy equipment
  • Drove dump trucks and semi trucks
  • Some electrical and plumbing work
  • Pulling and maneuvering trailers

Timeline

Driver/Firefighter

Muscle Shoals Fire Department
06.2017 - Current

Laborer

Muscle Shoals Public Works
11.2013 - 06.2017

Laborer

Parkes Mechanical Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2013

Laborer

Quality Outdoor Signs
08.2011 - 09.2012

Firefighter I Firefighter II Certification -

Alabama Fire College

High School Diploma -

Muscle Shoals High School
Mitchell Dixon