Paul Underwood
New York,NY
Summary
Personable and resilient, with strong sense of duty and teamwork. Possesses foundational knowledge of firefighting techniques and safety protocols, including CPR and first aid. Committed to protecting lives and property through quick, effective response and problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Fire Department of New York City (FDNY)
05.2019 - Current
- Graduated the FDNY Probationary Fire Academy in the top 5 percent of my class
- Assigned to Engine 53 in Spanish Harlem upon graduation, one of the busiest Engine companies located in the busiest area in New York City
- Responding to over 5,500 emergencies, 2,500 EMS runs, & 50 all hands per year
- Transferred to Ladder 43 in 2023 the busiest Ladder Company in New York City and the 8th busiest Ladder Company in the United States
- Responding to over 4,800 emergencies, 500 fires & 50 all hands per year
- Honors and Awards: Orio Palmer Fitness Award Winner, Multiple Pre-Hospital Saves
Intern
Starr Companies
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assigned to the Small Business Insurance division and assisted in managing an active portfolio worth more than $53 million
- Underwrote viability of new policies by conducting research on exposures due to; nature of business, location, and construction
- Participated in cross departmental projects that included collecting comprehensive data, revised edited data so that it could be disseminated to clients
Fireman, Main Propulsion Division
United States Coast Guard Cutter Stratton
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Junior Engineer assigned to Main Propulsion Division, responsible for the maintenance and repair of critical machinery;
- Three ship service diesel generators, two main propulsion diesel generators, two medium pressure air compressors and one main gas turbine worth in excess of $3,000,000.00
- Qualified Machinery Watch-Stander, ensured all equipment ran within specific parameters while correcting any discrepancies
- Responded to casualties as well as trained over 30 new members of higher ranks to become qualified
- Qualified Rescue swimmer assigned to rescue team responsible for all surface rescues
- Assigned as the Attack Team Leader for the repair locker
- Responsible for 6 members of the casualty response team
- Lead the casualty response team to respond to emergencies such as; flooding, fire and toxic gas leaks
- Trained over 50 new and old personnel on fire-fighting techniques and casualty response procedures
- Was directly responsible for the ship receiving one of the highest scores in the fleet for casualty response readiness
- Honors and Awards: Elected as member of the flight deck fire-fighting training team, the most junior member selected
- Received 5 ribbons, 2 medals, and 9 positive commendations
- Selected as the Lead Fireman of the Engineering Department
Fireman, Engineering Department
United States Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Enforced all applicable federal laws and regulations as a qualified federal law enforcement officer, participated in over 600 law enforcement operations
- Conducted search and rescue of distressed boaters on the lake, participated in over 1/3 of all search and rescue cases (over 250 cases)
- Performed maintenance and repair of all machinery in the unit including, two 25-foot boats, one tractor, one snow plow, two government vehicles and three dewatering pumps
- Participated in community outreach such as teaching elementary school students about the Coast Guard and attending local seminars
- Certified Rescue Surface Swimmer assigned as the designated swimmer for open water rescues due to proficiency
Education
BA - Financial Economics
Columbia University- School of General Studies
New York, NY05.2020
AAS - Business Administration
LaGuardia Community College
Queens, NY08.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Columbia University Rugby
- Ironman Competitor
- Ultra Marathoner
- Amateur Boxer
Certification
- New York State Certified First Responder
- American Heart Association Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Skillshobbies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Columbia University Rugby, Ironman Competitor, Ultra Marathoner, Amateur Boxer
Timeline
Firefighter
Fire Department of New York City (FDNY)
05.2019 - Current
Intern
Starr Companies
06.2018 - 08.2018
Fireman, Main Propulsion Division
United States Coast Guard Cutter Stratton
08.2013 - 11.2015
Fireman, Engineering Department
United States Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe
12.2011 - 08.2013
BA - Financial Economics
Columbia University- School of General Studies
AAS - Business Administration
LaGuardia Community College
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