Peter Groft

Resourceful Firefighter/EMT with 20 years of experience in emergency response while maintaining, compassionate and understanding for every member of our community. Skilled in conducting patient assessments and providing basic life support care, ensuring scene safety and operational effectiveness. Proven ability to maintain firefighting equipment and engage in community outreach for fire prevention.

Committed to continuous education and applying advanced firefighting tactics to enhance team performance and public safety. Responded to emergency calls across assigned districts, operating within established incident command structure to perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services while maintaining scene safety and accountability.

Assessed patients to gather critical health information for treatment planning, delivered basic life support, stabilized injuries, and coordinated patient transport with paramedics and hospitals to ensure timely care.

Operated and maintained firefighting apparatus, hoses, ladders, and related equipment, conducting routine inspections and basic troubleshooting to ensure operational readiness and compliance with departmental standards; participated in live-fire evolution's and drills, applying current firefighting tactics and rescue techniques to enhance team coordination.

Facilitated fire prevention and public education activities through station tours and community outreach, promoting safety practices, smoke alarm awareness, and emergency preparedness among diverse neighborhood populations.