Randy O'Dell
Mebane,NC
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Firefighter with 12+ years of firefighting experience. Certified and trained professional proficient with safety protocols and departmental procedures. Experience providing aid to victims of disasters including structure fires and car wrecks, 2013 graduate of Durham Tech Firefighter Academy. EMT certification obtained February 2014. Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Driver
City of Durham
01.2021 - Current
- Operated various city vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance with traffic regulations.
- Conducted truck inspections to maintain vehicle safety and truck readiness.
- Navigated routes efficiently, minimizing delays and optimizing service delivery.
- Assisted in training new drivers on city protocols and safety procedures.
- Acted Captain
Firefighter
City of Durham
12.2014 - 01.2021
- Evaluate emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources
- Lead search and rescue operations to recover and transport injured persons
- Assist in managing emergency scenes, including traffic and crowd control
- Clean and maintain vehicles and equipment, including resupplying used material following each call
- Address hazardous situations to determine strategy for suppressing or extinguishing fires
- Ventilate structures using forced entry techniques
- Perform advanced emergency medical care in field situations
- Inspect and complete routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers, and apparatus
Firefighter
County of Durham
04.2014 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Leadership
Brevard College
Brevard, North Carolina05.2012
- Firefighting Academy Certifications
Durham Technical Community College
EMT – Basic Certification - undefined
Alamance Community College
Graham, North Carolina02.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Training
- Team Player
- Resourceful
- Problem Solving
- Time management
Timeline
Fire Driver
City of Durham
01.2021 - Current
Firefighter
City of Durham
12.2014 - 01.2021
Firefighter
County of Durham
04.2014 - 12.2014
EMT – Basic Certification - undefined
Alamance Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Leadership
Brevard College
- Firefighting Academy Certifications
Durham Technical Community College
Community Outreach
Jim Valvano Kids Klassic (JVKK), Volunteer, annual golf tournament, Bread of Life Soup Kitchen, Volunteer, prepare meals, clean, sort food donations, Cedar Ridge High School, Volunteer, provide instruction at youth baseball camp
Qualifications
- Time-in-Service: 11+
- Fire Driver since January 2021
- Acting Captain/Captain FTO Taskbook: Completed