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Overview
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Certification
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Nathan Southwick

Mesa,WA

Summary

Determined to ensure safety in any occupation, being a volunteer firefighter definitely has its hazards. One wrong move can end in disaster.

Operating heavy machinery is nothing new, from excavation equipment to fire trucks.

Operating many hand tools, gas powered tools, electric powered tools ect.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Conductor

BNSF Railroad
Pasco, WA
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
  • Maintained communication with dispatchers and other crew members via radio or other methods.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks of locomotive equipment as required by company policies.
  • Monitored the speed, distance traveled, and time of train travel.
  • Conducted periodic tests on brakes, air compressors, fuel tanks, oil levels.
  • Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
  • Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding cargo loading and unloading procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
  • Assisted in training new conductors on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
  • Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
  • Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
  • Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
  • Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.

Volunteer Firefighter

Franklin County Fire District
Connell, WA
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
  • Coordinated efforts between multiple emergency response teams during major incidents.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine potential risks from lightning strikes or other natural disasters.
  • Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
  • Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
  • Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
  • Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
  • Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
  • Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
  • Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
  • Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
  • Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
  • Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.

Laborer

Nick desmarais excavation
Connell , WA
08.2020 - 07.2024
  • Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.

Education

Connell High School
Connell, WA
06-2015

Skills

  • Maintaining equipment
  • Active Listening
  • Task Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • first AID & AED infant, child, adult.

Timeline

Volunteer Firefighter

Franklin County Fire District
01.2023 - 07.2024

Conductor

BNSF Railroad
08.2022 - 01.2023

Laborer

Nick desmarais excavation
08.2020 - 07.2024

Connell High School

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