Nicholas Edwards
Rutherfordton,NC
Summary
I am a firefighting professional who has devoted my career to serving the public. My career's foundation has been based on the influence of experienced mentors who have driven me to always further my knowledge and perfect my skills. My career has taught me the necessity of good leadership as well as the strong foundation of teamwork in complex and dynamic environments. My experience throughout my career has placed me in a leadership position where I have learned how to be an effective and responsible leader in diverse circumstances. My leadership role has also allowed me to display my capabilities as a mentor to further the experience of other firefighters.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Saluda Fire & Rescue
04.2008 - Current
- Mentors probationary firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Improves firefighter safety through consistent training and adherence to established standard operating guidelines.
- Serves as incident commander on various incidents, completes incident reports, manages shift operations, and maintains training records.
- Oversees rescue equipment within the department and is responsible for maintaining 6 state rescue specialties.
- Serves on the apparatus committee for the specification and purchase of new apparatus based on organizational needs.
- Serves on Henderson County Technical Rescue Team
Rescue Technician
Henderson County Rescue Squad
01.2021 - Current
- Performs weekly apparatus inspections and equipment checks.
- Performs technical rescue operations at incidents involving wilderness, extrication, agricultural, water, trench, and structural collapse rescues.
- Serves on Henderson County Incident Management Team
- Serves on MSAR Team 5
- Works as part-time employee
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Green Creek Fire Rescue
10.2002 - 04.2024
- Drove and operated apparatus, hoses, pumps, ladders, and other firefighting equipment.
- Performed community outreach activities through public education programs including fire prevention, car seat inspections, and natural disaster preparedness.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys, and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to the public
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with state/local protocols.
- Participated in training sessions, drills, and exercises within the department and countywide.
Firefighter
Boiling Springs Fire District
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Worked as part-time employee
- Performed fire attack and search operations at structural, vehicle, and wildland fires.
- Operated, maintained, inventoried, and performed equipment checks on emergency vehicles.
- Performed rescue operations at motor vehicle accidents and other technical rescue incidents
911 Telecommunicator
Polk County E-911 Communications
03.2006 - 03.2010
- Received and prioritized calls and complaints from the public concerning crimes, fires, and medical emergencies.
- Dispatched personnel and equipment to the scene of emergencies while maintaining radio contact and logging units and information into a CAD system.
- Served as shift leader in 2007 before transferring to Saluda Fire & Rescue
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA05.2021
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2013
High School Diploma -
Polk County High School
Columbus, NC06.2006
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Trustworthy
- Proficient in various computer programs
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Physical fitness
- Public speaking
- Class B License
Certification
- NC Advanced Firefighter- NCSFA
- NC Fire Officer III
- NC Firefighter Level II
- NC Hazardous Materials Level I
- NC Instructor Level II
- Qualified in firefighter
- NC EMT (Basic)
- NC Technical Rescuer (VMR, Water, Agriculture, Trench, Ropes, and Wilderness)
- NC Driver Operator (EVD, Pumps, & Aerials)
- NC Rapid Intervention Team
- Managing Land Search Operations- NCEM
- Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Boat Operator – NCEM
- All Hazard Division/Group Supervisor – NCEM
- State credentialed
- All Hazard Situation Unit Leader - NCEM
- Mountain Search and Rescue (Technician) – NCEM
- NC Team 5 (Henderson County)
- Advanced SARTopo - NCEM
- S-130, S-190, L-180- NC Forest Service
- Red Card Credentialed
- National Child Passenger Safety Technician- Safe Kids
- NIMS Certified
- Open Water Diver- PADI
Achievements
- Chief's Award (2022, Saluda Fire & Rescue)
- Recipient of NCSFA scholarship (2021, North Carolina State Firefighters' Association)
- EMT of the Year (2019, Saluda Fire & Rescue)
- Outstanding Service Award (2018, Tryon Fire Department)
- Chief's Award (2014, Green Creek Fire Department)
- Certificate of Commendation (2014, Tryon Town Council)
- EMT of the Year (2013, Saluda Fire & Rescue)
- Outstanding First Responder (2013, Polk County EMS)
- Outstanding Service Award (2013, Tryon Fire Department)
- Outstanding Service Award (2011, Tryon Fire Department)
- JR. Firefighter of the Year (2005, Green Creek Fire Department)
Timeline
Rescue Technician
Henderson County Rescue Squad
01.2021 - Current
Firefighter
Boiling Springs Fire District
04.2014 - 04.2021
Captain
Saluda Fire & Rescue
04.2008 - Current
911 Telecommunicator
Polk County E-911 Communications
03.2006 - 03.2010
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Green Creek Fire Rescue
10.2002 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Waldorf University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Polk County High School
- NC Advanced Firefighter- NCSFA
- NC Fire Officer III
- NC Firefighter Level II
- NC Hazardous Materials Level I
- NC Instructor Level II
- Qualified in firefighter
- NC EMT (Basic)
- NC Technical Rescuer (VMR, Water, Agriculture, Trench, Ropes, and Wilderness)
- NC Driver Operator (EVD, Pumps, & Aerials)
- NC Rapid Intervention Team
- Managing Land Search Operations- NCEM
- Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Boat Operator – NCEM
- All Hazard Division/Group Supervisor – NCEM
- State credentialed
- All Hazard Situation Unit Leader - NCEM
- Mountain Search and Rescue (Technician) – NCEM
- NC Team 5 (Henderson County)
- Advanced SARTopo - NCEM
- S-130, S-190, L-180- NC Forest Service
- Red Card Credentialed
- National Child Passenger Safety Technician- Safe Kids
- NIMS Certified
- Open Water Diver- PADI
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