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Peter Perreault

Hampshire,IL

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Professional Firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department, skilled in fire suppression techniques and emergency medical response. Proven leader in high-pressure situations, enhancing community safety through effective teamwork and strategic incident command. Adept at operating firefighting equipment and conducting technical rescue operations, ensuring optimal readiness and swift response to emergencies. Firefighter II, paramedic, trench, haz-mat, rope-ops, confined space, RIT under fire are the among the certs obtained. Over 25 years of dedicated service between the City of Chicago, and suburbs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Firefighter

Chicago Fire Department
06.2005 - 08.2025
  • Learned fire suppression techniques and emergency response protocols.
  • Assisted in maintaining firefighting equipment and tools for optimal readiness.
  • Participated in training exercises to enhance firefighting skills and teamwork.
  • Observed and followed safety regulations during training drills and operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure effective communication during drills.
  • Adapted quickly to various emergency scenarios through hands-on training exercises.
  • Enhanced community safety by responding to various emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents.
  • Supported fellow firefighters during high-pressure situations by maintaining clear communication channels and offering necessary guidance when needed.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a crew leader on multiple occasions, guiding team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
  • Maintained operational readiness by conducting daily checks on firefighting equipment, ensuring all gear was in proper working order.
  • Efficiently extinguished structural fires using specialized tools and equipment designed for specific types of blazes.
  • Collaborated with other first responders to provide comprehensive support during crisis situations.
  • Reduced property damage by quickly assessing the scene and implementing strategic firefighting techniques.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading
  • Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.

Education

Paramedicine

Edward Hospital Paramedic Program
Naperville, IL

High School Diploma - General Studies

Glenbard East High School
Lombard, IL
06.1997

Skills

  • Firefighting equipment operation
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Rope rescue techniques
  • Fire service leadership
  • Emergency vehicle driving
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Technical rescue operations
  • Search and rescue techniques
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Fire suppression techniques
  • Fireground communications
  • Forcible entry techniques
  • Incident command system
  • Emergency medical response
  • Fire behavior analysis
  • Ventilation practices
  • Firefighter survival techniques
  • Firefighting
  • Ladder rescue

Timeline

Professional Firefighter

Chicago Fire Department
06.2005 - 08.2025

Paramedicine

Edward Hospital Paramedic Program

High School Diploma - General Studies

Glenbard East High School
Peter Perreault