Paul Newman
146 West 32nd St ,Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Jersey City Fire Department
12.2011 - 02.2022
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
Fire Fighter
Jersey City Fire Department
11.1993 - 12.2011
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Transport Operator
Yellow Freight
05.1988 - 03.2013
- P & D LCL Driver at local Marine Terminals and Rail Yards.
- Coordinated and supervised motor transport activity.
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Assisted in developing and implementing transport training programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ1984
Skills
Certified diesel mechanic USMC
CDL certified driving instructor
Hazmat Technician
Firefighter 1 & 2
Incident Management Level 1
ICS 200 & ICS 700
ALL CDL Endorsements & TWIC Access Card
Regulatory Enforcement
Timeline
Fire Captain
Jersey City Fire Department
12.2011 - 02.2022
Fire Fighter
Jersey City Fire Department
11.1993 - 12.2011
Transport Operator
Yellow Freight
05.1988 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
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