Randy Kellar
Vienna,OH
Summary
Adept in fire suppression and emergency response, I leveraged my skills in apparatus inspection and public safety at Brookfield Fire Department, enhancing team efficiency by 30%. My ability to maintain composure under pressure and coordinate with emergency personnel underscores my commitment to public assistance and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Brookfield Fire Department
Brookfield, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Advised homeowners on methods for preventing house fires through proper storage of flammable materials and use of extinguishers.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- 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.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
Volunteer Firefighter
Fowler Fire Dept
Fowler, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Tow Truck Driver
Doug's Towing & Recovery
Morgantown, WV
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
- Maintained accurate records of all towing activities.
- Performed vehicle inspections prior to towing.
- Provided roadside assistance services such as jump starts, tire changes, and fuel delivery.
- Transported vehicles from accident scenes to repair shops or storage lots.
- Inspected tow trucks before and after use for mechanical issues or damage.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Patrolled assigned areas in search of disabled vehicles requiring service.
- Repaired broken down vehicles on the side of the road when needed.
- Utilized radios or telephones to communicate with dispatch personnel regarding job details.
- Communicated effectively with customers to assess their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
Tow Truck Driver
Copart
Ellwood City, PA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
- Maintained accurate records of all towing activities.
- Performed vehicle inspections prior to towing.
- Inspected tow trucks before and after use for mechanical issues or damage.
Emergency Dispatcher
East Cleveland Police Department
East Cleveland, OH
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Received and evaluated emergency calls from the public; determined the nature of the call and provided necessary instructions.
- Monitored multiple radio frequencies, maintained contact with police officers in the field and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to situations.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming calls, including time received, caller's name and address, type of incident reported, response units dispatched and other pertinent information.
- Provided medical instruction over the telephone while awaiting paramedics or ambulance arrival.
- Coordinated resources between responding agencies during multi-agency incidents.
- Communicated with police officers via two-way radios to provide updates on suspect location or vehicle description when necessary.
- Utilized mapping systems to determine locations for responding personnel; tracked unit status in order to ensure timely response times.
- Provided support services such as locating alternate transportation for stranded motorists and coordinating tow truck services for disabled vehicles.
- Notified supervisors of any irregularities or problems encountered during shift operations.
- Interpreted complex data quickly in order to assess situations accurately and respond appropriately.
- Operated a variety of communication equipment such as computers, telephones, radios and other related technology.
- Assisted callers by providing pre-arrival instructions until help arrived at scene.
- Conducted follow-up calls with individuals who had previously requested assistance.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing reports, entering data into computer system and maintaining logs.
Volunteer Firefighter
Mecca Vol Fire Dept
Cortland, OH
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
- Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
Driver
Mon Ems
Morgantown, WV
03.2022 - 05.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Maplewood
Cortland, OH06-2001
Skills
- Apparatus inspection
- Hazard management
- Ladder operation
- Firefighting activities
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Secure zone transportation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Alarm response
- Fire suppression tactics
- Rescue equipment use
- Hose connections
- Fire pump operation
- Public assistance and support
- Apparatus maintenance
- Ladder rescue
- Fire suppression work
- Fire equipment use
- Fire suppression
- First-aid and CPR
- Firefighting
- Fire department procedures
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Fire department maintenance
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Dispatch
- Fire management
- Fire prevention
- Public safety and security
- Medical equipment usage
Certification
- Firefighter One from Ohio Pro Board
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Brookfield Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Fowler Fire Dept
07.2024 - Current
Tow Truck Driver
Doug's Towing & Recovery
05.2024 - 08.2024
Tow Truck Driver
Copart
03.2024 - 06.2024
Emergency Dispatcher
East Cleveland Police Department
03.2024 - 06.2024
Driver
Mon Ems
03.2022 - 05.2022
Volunteer Firefighter
Mecca Vol Fire Dept
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Firefighter One from Ohio Pro Board
- CPR/AED
High School Diploma -
Maplewood
Similar Profiles
Dylan DombrowickiDylan Dombrowicki
Summer Seasonal Laborer at City of Brookfield Department Public WorksSummer Seasonal Laborer at City of Brookfield Department Public Works
McKenna JohnsonMcKenna Johnson
Junior Firefighter at Burlington Fire Department/ Union Fire DepartmentJunior Firefighter at Burlington Fire Department/ Union Fire Department
Ca'liel JonesCa'liel Jones
Firefighter/Paramedic at Parma Heights Fire Department, Fire DepartmentFirefighter/Paramedic at Parma Heights Fire Department, Fire Department