Packy Butler
Winfield,AL
Summary
Seasoned firefighter with proven experience in emergency response and fire suppression techniques. Skilled in operating firefighting equipment, conducting rescue operations, and providing medical aid with precision and calm under pressure. Demonstrated ability to lead teams during high-stress situations and contribute to successful outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and community safety education.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Lieutenant
City of Winfield
Winfield, AL
05.2008 - Current
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Residential Home Builder
Self-employed
Winfield, AL
01.1988 - Current
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Inspected job sites regularly to ensure that work was being completed according to plan.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors and inspectors to ensure accuracy of all construction plans.
- Determined material requirements and dimensions by studying blueprints, sketches and building plans.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Coordinated and managed building projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, budgeting and quality control.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations related to residential home building projects.
- Analyzed blueprints, site layouts and other technical documents to determine project specifications.
- Performed final inspections upon completion of projects in order to verify that all requirements had been met.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Supervised workers at job sites while also delegating tasks as needed.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
Winfield, AL05-1990
Skills
- Fire equipment use
- Fire prevention strategies
- Firefighting procedures
- Emergency response
- Public education programs
- First response services
- Hazard management
- Apparatus maintenance
- Rescue equipment use
- Firefighting activities
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire suppression tactics
- Building containment
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Fire pump operation
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Incident command system
- Structural firefighting
- Ventilation techniques
- Fireground communications
- Emergency medical treatment
- Mass casualty events
- Community relations
- Equipment evaluation
- Leadership and supervision
- Fire containment
- Alarm response
- Apparatus inspection
- Weather condition assessment
- Ladder rescue
- Fire suppression work
- Hose connections
Certification
ICC Residential Building inspector
Home Builder AHBA
Fire Officer I/II
Rope Rescue I/II
Fire Instructor I/II
EMT Basic
Live Fire Instructor
Live Fire Instructor in charge
Fire Investigator
Hazmat Tech @ Hazmat IC
Confined Space I/II
Wide Area Search
Alabama APOST
Nims 300
Pumper and Aerial A&O
Affiliations
- Home Builder
- SCUBA diver
Accomplishments
- Started the first rope rescue team in Maron County
- Advanced the SCUBA team with more then 50 dives
- Started the first building inspection in the fire service in Winfield
- Created inspection reports for fire inspections for Winfield Fire Department
- First Certified Building Inspector for Winfield Fire Department
- Adjunct Instructor for the first firefighter program for Winfield High School Tech
Timeline
Firefighter Lieutenant
City of Winfield
05.2008 - Current
Residential Home Builder
Self-employed
01.1988 - Current
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
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