9 Months of Firefighting and EMS experience
Riley Peek
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
At Potter County Fire Rescue, honing my skills in fire suppression and emergency medical treatment, significantly enhancing team collaboration and emergency response efficiency. Experienced in vehicle extrication and fostering inter-agency relationships, my proactive approach and physical fitness have been pivotal in minimizing property damage and saving lives. Hard work and initiative are a few of the useful traits I've learned to have working as a volunteer firefighter.
Overview
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7 Months of learning and getting certified
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Potter County Fire Rescue
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Strengthened firefighter skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending workshops or conferences related to the field.
- Minimized risk of accidents on scene by following established protocols regarding traffic control management.
- Upheld high levels of readiness while on call, ensuring timely response to any potential emergencies.
- Supported strong relationships between the fire department and neighboring agencies through collaborative efforts during multi-unit training simulations.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Provided swift medical assistance to injured individuals on scene as a certified first responder until paramedics arrived.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
Education
Emergency Medical Services Professions - EMT
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2024
Firefighter 1
Potter County Fire Rescue
Potter County Station 3 Amrillo Texas 2024.01 - 2024.04
Firefighter 2
Potter County Fire Rescue
Potter County Station 3 Amrillo Texas 05.2024 - 08.2024
Hazmat And Ops
Potter County Fire Rescue
Potter County Station 3 Amrillo Texas 2024.Apr - 2024.Apr
Product Control
Potter County Fire Rescue
Potter County Station 3 Amarillo Texas 08.2024 - 08.2024
Skills
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Physical Fitness
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Incident Command
- Rescue Operations
- Medical Assistance
- Wildland Firefighting
- Emergency medical treatment
- First Aid Certified
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Emergency communications
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Emergency support
- Fire Safety
- Fire containment
- Relationship building and management
- Medical equipment usage
- Patient care documentation
- Public safety and security
- Medical Response
- Rescue equipment use
- Firefighting
- Fire department maintenance
- Trauma assessments
- Plans of care initiation
- Equipment evaluation
- Decision-Making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Operation
- Field medical assessments
Certification
Firefighter 2, hazmat and operations and EMT college courses I have been through. Working to get my national registry for by 9/10/2024
All I need for ff1 is my Traffic incident management system Test and I'm certified. Also working to get my TCFP test completed right after my EMT Test.
Timeline
Product Control
Potter County Fire Rescue
08.2024 - 08.2024
Firefighter 2
Potter County Fire Rescue
05.2024 - 08.2024
Hazmat And Ops
Potter County Fire Rescue
2024.Apr - 2024.Apr
Firefighter 1
Potter County Fire Rescue
2024.01 - 2024.04
Volunteer Firefighter
Potter County Fire Rescue
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Services Professions - EMT
Amarillo College
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