Ricky riden
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Dedicated fire safety professional with experience at Allied Research Technology, skilled in risk assessment and compliance with fire codes. Proven ability to enhance team preparedness through effective training and documentation. Strong collaborative teamwork skills complemented by expertise in fire suppression techniques, ensuring a safe work environment and reducing fire risks.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fire Watcher
Allied Research Technology
Norfolk, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Learned to operate fire prevention equipment and tools effectively.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to maintain safety standards.
- Participated in training sessions focused on fire safety practices.
- Documented safety checks and reported findings to supervisors promptly.
- Supported emergency drills to enhance team preparedness for fire incidents.
- Helped maintain compliance with OSHA regulations regarding fire safety measures onsite.
- Performed visual inspection of work area and evacuated operations and summoned authorities if hazardous conditions detected.
- Performed daily equipment checks, ensuring that all necessary firefighting tools were readily available when needed.
- Reduced fire risks by promptly reporting incidents and unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated smooth operations during hot work activities by providing continuous surveillance of the area throughout the process.
- Examined fire extinguishing and fire protection equipment to verify functionality and reported repairs and replacements needed.
- Monitored work areas to identify and report potential fire hazards.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Booker T Washington
Norfolk, VA05.2001
Skills
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Compliance with fire codes
- Awareness of public safety
- Techniques for fire suppression
- Operation of fire extinguishers
- Procedures for confined space entry
- Reporting incidents effectively
- Protocols for security and access control
- Inspection of equipment and maintenance coordination
- Management of fire alarm systems
- Planning evacuation procedures
- Documentation of fire watch logs
- Conducting area inspections for safety
- Monitoring hot work activities
- Training in fire safety practices
- Collaborative teamwork skills
Timeline
Fire Watcher
Allied Research Technology
07.2024 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Booker T Washington