Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Reese Shaffer

Athol,ID

Summary

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.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Timberlake Fire Protection District
06.2022 - Current
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.

Boat Restoration Specialist

Stancraftboats
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced hull appearance and boosted durability by mixing and applying paint or gel coats to boats with hand and spray equipment.
  • Removed flaked paint, barnacles and encrusted debris from hulls of vessels using scrapers, scrubbers, power washers and sandblast equipment to enhance performance and protect from unnecessary wear.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Volunteer Firefighter

Timberlake Fire Protection District
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assessed and repaired fire extinguishers and various fire equipment for stations.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.

Chimney Technician

Blacks, Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.

Education

No Degree - Firefighter 1

College of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID

No Degree - NREMT

College of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID

High School Diploma -

Timberlake Senior High School, Spirit Lake, ID
06.2017

Skills

  • Community Relations
  • File and Records Management
  • Medical Services Administration
  • Emergency Response Procedures

Timeline

Resident Firefighter/EMT-Basic - Timberlake Fire Protection District
06.2022 - Current
Boat Restoration Specialist - Stancraftboats
02.2022 - Current
Chimney Technician - Blacks, Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer Firefighter - Timberlake Fire Protection District
04.2021 - 05.2022
College of Eastern Idaho - No Degree, Firefighter 1
College of Eastern Idaho - No Degree, NREMT
Timberlake Senior High School - High School Diploma,
Reese Shaffer