Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
Susanville, CA
01.2017 - 2019
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Utilized advanced life support techniques during medical emergencies.
- Collaborated in hazardous materials containment and mitigation efforts.
- Coordinated with local agencies during multi-jurisdictional incidents.
- Educated community members on fire safety and prevention measures.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Developed pre-incident planning strategies for high-risk structures.
- Operated fire apparatus, pumps, ladders, and other specialized equipment.
- Responded to various emergency calls efficiently and professionally.
- Participated in post-incident analysis for performance improvement.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
