Richard Dee
Stateline,NV
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Personable Firefighter/EMT with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Tri State Fire
Carson Cty , NV
02.2024 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
- Conducted controlled burns to reduce wildfire risks and manage ecosystems.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Utilized incident command systems and protocols during firefighting and emergency operations.
- Assisted in emergency medical operations and provided first aid as needed.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
Security Guard
IHG Hotels & Resorts
South Lake Tahoe, CA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
EMT Snowmobile Guide
Aramark
Zephyr Cove, Nevada
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and snowmobile checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
Snow Shoveler
Perennial Vacation Club
Stateline, NV
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Used hand tools to remove snow and ice from buildings to ensure safety
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Customer Service
Contract
Peter Burns
Stateline, NV
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from home to maintain safety.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove brush
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
Contract
Dave Mickinley
South Lake Tahoe, CA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Controlled direction of falling trees by correctly placing wedges and cutting in strategic places.
- Construction and deconstruction
- Use of heavy hand tools such as Sawzall and earth auger
- Painting
Education
Fire Science -
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA05-2024
Skills
- Field Patient Assessments
- Prehospital Care
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Patient Condition Observation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Immobilization
- First Aid
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Patient Evaluations
- Scene Assessments
- Emotional Support
- Vigilant and Watchful
- Customer Service
- Incident Reporting
- De-escalation Techniques
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Professional Demeanor
- Emergency Response
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Data Entry
- Honest and Dependable
- Honest and Ethical
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Don/Doff Wildland and Structural PPE
- Use incident Response Pocket Guide IRPG
- Cut line using hand tools
- Perform progressive hose lay
- Perform mobile attack
- Inspect Wildland/Structural PPE
- Inspect SCBA
- Hoist Tools
- Tie Knots
- Take weather
- Name the 10 slandered fire orders
- Name the 18 watch outs
- Name the five common denominators of tragedy fires
- Inspect and clean chainsaw
Accomplishments
- Was awarded the presidents honors roll fall 2021 for achieving a 4.0 GPA.
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Tri State Fire
02.2024 - Current
Security Guard
IHG Hotels & Resorts
05.2023 - 09.2023
EMT Snowmobile Guide
Aramark
12.2022 - 04.2023
Snow Shoveler
Perennial Vacation Club
12.2021 - 11.2022
Contract
Peter Burns
12.2021 - 07.2022
Contract
Dave Mickinley
07.2020 - 08.2020
Fire Science -
Lake Tahoe Community College
Similar Profiles
Kimberly SimonsKimberly Simons
Business Owner/General Manager and Secretary at Tri-State Fire Extinguisher Inc.Business Owner/General Manager and Secretary at Tri-State Fire Extinguisher Inc.
Brandon CassasBrandon Cassas
Wildland Firefighter (Slide Mountain Hand Crew) at North Lake Tahe Fire Protection DistrictWildland Firefighter (Slide Mountain Hand Crew) at North Lake Tahe Fire Protection District
Isaac HunefeldIsaac Hunefeld
Firefighter/Paramedic at Tri-Township Fire and RescueFirefighter/Paramedic at Tri-Township Fire and Rescue
Ryan BaconRyan Bacon
Assistant General Manager at Overland Restaurant & Great Basin BrewingAssistant General Manager at Overland Restaurant & Great Basin Brewing
Kathleen KixmillerKathleen Kixmiller
Interventionist at ASPIRE Academy, Douglas County SchoolInterventionist at ASPIRE Academy, Douglas County School