Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Preston Estep

Camden,SC

Summary

Dedicated firefighter with proven skills in emergency response, fire suppression, and teamwork. Committed to maintaining operational readiness and promoting fire safety education through community outreach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Kershaw County Fire Service
Camden, SC
11.2024 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations.
  • Operated firefighting equipment and tools during fire incidents and drills.
  • Conducted inspections of fire hydrants and equipment for readiness.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote fire safety education.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of fire station facilities and equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop effective firefighting strategies.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Documented incident reports accurately after responding to emergencies.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.

Firefighter/ Engineer

Lugoff Fire Department
Lugoff, South Carolina
01.2021 - Current
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire incidents and rescue operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of fire equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Participated in training drills to enhance firefighting skills and teamwork.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of fire station facilities.
  • Operated firefighting tools and equipment during emergency response scenarios.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop effective fire response strategies.
  • Supported senior firefighters in executing rescue protocols during emergencies.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.

Firefighter

Sumter Fire Department
Sumter, South Carolina
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations.
  • Operated firefighting equipment and tools during fire incidents and drills.
  • Conducted inspections of fire hydrants and equipment for readiness.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote fire safety education.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of fire station facilities and equipment.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lugoff-Elgin Highschool
Lugoff, SC
05-2021

Fire Science/ Emergency Management - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Skills

  • Rescue operations
  • Fire suppression
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Team collaboration
  • Fire safety education
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • FIRE FIGHTER II
  • Fire Fighter I
  • SUPPORT COMPANY OPERATIONS
  • AERIAL OPERATIONS
  • REDUCTION OF OPIOID LOSS OF LIFE (ROLL) PRACTITIONER0SC
  • Pump Operations II
  • PUMP OPERATIONS I
  • EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING
  • TECHNICAL RESCUER
  • INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL RESCUE
  • TIMS
  • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS
  • Firefighter Survival/RtR
  • FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND GAS FIREFIGHTING
  • BASIC AUTO EXTRICATION
  • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS
  • ASHI Basic First Aid- Recruit
  • ASHI Basic Life Support
  • RECRUIT FIRE FIGHTER
  • High School Firefighter I
  • ICS-100
  • ICS-200
  • Columbia Truck School

Timeline

Firefighter

Kershaw County Fire Service
11.2024 - Current

Firefighter

Sumter Fire Department
03.2023 - 09.2024

Firefighter/ Engineer

Lugoff Fire Department
01.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lugoff-Elgin Highschool

Fire Science/ Emergency Management - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University