Niko Kimble
Edwards,CA
Summary
Professional and experienced Firefighter/Driver with a consistent record of performance in the United States Air Force Fire Protection career field, specializing in fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public assistance. Skilled mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. Passionate about community outreach, driving significant improvements in public safety awareness. Eager to advance expertise through continued education in fire services and emergency medical response.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Driver
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
- Provides basic life support (BLS) in a prehospital setting by responding to emergency scenes, quickly assessing patient needs, stabilizing conditions, and preparing patients for safe transport to medical facilities.
- Educates the public and community members on fire safety and prevention techniques, delivering life-saving information that enhances community resilience and readiness.
- Participates in community outreach programs to raise awareness of the fire department, including school presentations, public displays, and station tours.
- Evaluates emergency scenes to identify and implement the most effective strategies for preserving life and property under urgent conditions.
- Operates a wide variety of emergency response apparatuses, which includes diligent, daily operational checks, reviewing local pre-fire plans, studying district maps, ensuring vehicle is response ready, and responding safely and efficiently to an emergency scene while obeying all traffic laws.
- Review Technical Orders 00-105E-9 and local AFTO 88 for all assigned and transient aircraft, to include, but not limited to, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35, T-7, T-38, B-1, B-2, B-21, B-52, C-17, KC-135, RQ-4, and C-12, ensuring preparedness for both assigned and transient aircraft operations.
- Trains and mentors new firefighters in safety protocols and proper equipment usage, fostering a culture of safety and high performance.
- Collaborates with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate emergency response for a variety of calls.
- Conducts routine inspections and maintenance on firefighting equipment to ensure operational readiness, safety compliance, and maximum reliability during emergency responses.
- Conducts and participates in frequent training related to the aspects of firefighting, which includes reviewing and diligently following local SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), reviewing study material, and hands-on training.
- Performs duties as a Hazardous Materials Technician, which can include evaluating the scene of a hazardous material incident, preparing a plan of action for mitigation of the emergency, ensuring proper safety procedures are being upheld, and cleaning up the emergency scene.
- Performs structural, wildland, and ARFF(Airport Rescue Fire Fighting) firefighting, which includes operations before, during, and after an incident.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of building layouts, hazardous material locations, and high-risk areas to improve response times and efficiency during emergency calls.
- Participates in post-incident evaluations and debriefings, reviewing response effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement to enhance future readiness.
- Maintains physical fitness and agility through regular exercise and training regimens to meet the physical demands of firefighting and rescue operations.
- Committed significant volunteer hours to support fire department programs, including community outreach, fire prevention education, and department events, enhancing public safety and strengthening community relations.
Skills
- Fire suppression tactics
- Hazard management
- Public assistance and support
- Fire pump operation
- Medical Response
- Proficient in Computer and Technology Applications
Certification
NREMT Emergency Medical Responder
EMS ID: 5407-5273-7014 Registry NO.: R1042402 Date Acquired: 05-May-2023
Airport Firefighter NFPA 1003, 2019 Edition, Chapter 4
IFSAC: 2548138 Pro Board: DD2548138 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
Driver/Operator ARFF NFPA 1002, 2017 Edition, Chapter 9
IFSAC: 2620002 Pro Board: DD2620002 Date Acquired: 19-May-2022
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply NFPA 1002, 2017 Edition, Chapter 10
IFSAC: 2790567 Pro Board: DD2790567 Date Acquired: 17-May-2023
Driver/Operator Pumper NFPA 1002, 2017 Edition, Chapter 5
IFSAC: 2778788 Pro Board: DD2778788 Date Acquired: 07-Dec-2022
Firefighter I NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition, Chapter 4
IFSAC: 2548136 Pro Board: DD2548136 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
Firefighter II NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition, Chapter 5
IFSAC: 2548137 Pro Board: DD2548137 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
Hazardous Materials Awareness NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, Chapter 4
IFSAC: 2548134 Pro Board: DD2548134 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, Chapter 5
IFSAC: 2548135 Pro Board: DD2548135 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
Hazardous Materials Technician NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, Chapter 7
IFSAC: 2791675 Pro Board: DD2791675 Date Acquired: 18-May-2023
HazMat Ops - Personal Protective Equipment NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, Chapter 6.2
IFSAC: 2548135 Pro Board: DD2548135 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
HazMat Ops - Product Control NFPA 1072, 2017 Edition, Chapter 6.6
IFSAC: 2548135 Pro Board: DD2548135 Date Acquired: 08-Oct-2021
Public Telecommunicator I NFPA 1061, 2018 Edition, Chapter 4
IFSAC: 3033025 Pro Board: DD3033025 Date Acquired: 03-Jun-2024
Public Telecommunicator II NFPA 1061, 2018 Edition, Chapter 5
IFSAC: 3038945 Pro Board: DD3038945 Date Acquired: 20-Aug-2024
Timeline
Firefighter/Driver
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
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