PATRICK MICHAELS
Fort Smith,Arkansas
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Recently graduated the academy with experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Van Buren Fire Department
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough building inspections and identifying potential fire hazards.
- Reduced response times to emergencies by effectively coordinating with dispatch and other first responders.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of incident responses, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and future reference.
Oil and Lube Technician
Jacks Quick Lube
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered excellent customer service while handling aspects of quick lube express services.
Landscaper
Keith Landscaping Solutions LLC
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed assigned work orders by agreed deadlines
Freight Team Member
Home Depot
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Loaded and unloaded trucks manually or using Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
Manual Laborer
Liberty Concrete
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated tools and equipment, including stone cutters, backhoes, and construction
Summer Janitor
Ridgeland School District
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Inspected buildings daily to identify maintenance needs and plan cleaning activities
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Lawn Community High School
Oak Lawn, IllinoisMarketing -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OklahomaWestern Illinois University
Macomb, IllinoisFirefighter I And II - Firefighter Standards
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
Camden, AR03.2024
Driver Operator -
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
Camden, AR03.2024
Hazmat Awareness And Operations -
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
Camden, AR01.2024
Skills
- Professionalism
- Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Emergency support
- Fire pump operation
- Emergency Response
- Fire Control
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Site safety
- Management
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication
- Planning
Accomplishments
Voted C Shift Captain while attending the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.
Certification
Firefighter I and II
Driver Operator
Hazmat Awareness and Operations
NAUI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver with specialties in search and recovery, deep diving, Ice diving,and scuba equipment maintenance.
Timeline
Firefighter
Van Buren Fire Department
07.2023 - 03.2024
Oil and Lube Technician
Jacks Quick Lube
07.2022 - 01.2023
Landscaper
Keith Landscaping Solutions LLC
06.2021 - 07.2022
Freight Team Member
Home Depot
05.2020 - 08.2020
Manual Laborer
Liberty Concrete
05.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Janitor
Ridgeland School District
05.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Oak Lawn Community High School
Marketing -
Oklahoma State University
Western Illinois University
Firefighter I And II - Firefighter Standards
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
Driver Operator -
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
Hazmat Awareness And Operations -
Arkansas Fire Training Academy
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