Phillip Koonce
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Highly trained FireFighter proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing firefighting. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. Brings 9 years of experience in fire fighting. Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Proactive Firefighter with proven expertise addressing fires. Natural leader with analytical problem-solving skills, observational expertise and strategic planning strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City Of Midland
04.2014 - Current
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- 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 hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Midland College
Midland, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Midland, TX05.2013
Skills
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Hose Connections
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Report Preparation
- First Response Services
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Incident Safety
- Fire Pump Operation
- Fire Department Procedures
Timeline
Firefighter
City Of Midland
04.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Midland College
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
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