Robert Brundage III
Perry,NY
Summary
Dedicated and responsible firefighter with over 15 years of experience in the fire department. Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining a wide range of firefighting equipment. Experienced in controlling, containing, and extinguishing fires. Expertise in structural and high-rise fires and dispatch operations. Accomplished professional passionate about maintaining safety of local community and saving lives.
Current CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement with seven years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Southview Dairy LLC
Perry, New York
09.2023 - Current
- Completed checklists for smooth shop operations.
- Kept up-to-date with products/parts to provide accurate information to customers.
- Operated equipment and tools in full accordance with safety procedures.
- Received items and orders and checked items for quality and accuracy.
- Assisted with general repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Managed inventory levels on the shop floor, ensuring stock is replenished as needed.
- Scheduled maintenance and directed repairs on shop machinery and tools.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized shop.
- Assisted in receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock deliveries.
- Maintained ideal stock levels for shop needs.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
Firefighter
Perry Fire Department
Perry, New York
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Trained to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps and aerial ladder trucks.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
Truck Driver
Gardeau Crest Farms LLC
Perry, NY
03.2017 - 01.2023
- Loaded and hauled agricultural products.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors.
- Sprayed fertilizer to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Operated draglines
- Assisted with maintenance and repairs to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Drove tractor-trailer to transport and deliver crops, livestock or other materials.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches
- Loaded and unloaded tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements.
- Fed and watered livestock.
- Assisted in breeding procedures for various farm animals.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age and physical condition.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines and administered medications and vaccinations.
Truck Driver-General Laborer
JSP Farms
Bertrand, MO
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to market or storage facilities.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Operated tractors and other machinery to harvest crops.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles and equipment.
- Filed cargo records and billing statements according to company regulations.
- Set up, repaired and operated irrigation equipment.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Fed and watered livestock.
- Administered medications and vaccinations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belfast Central School
Belfast, NY06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Natural Resources Conservation
BOCES
Belmont, NYSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Reliable
- Apparatus maintenance
- Fire pump operations
- Trained in New York Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Ladder rescue
- Hose connections
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Apparatus inspection
- Firefighting activities
- Cooperative relationships
- Rescue operations expertise
- Class A CDL holder with Tanker Endorsement
- State and Federal Regulations
Timeline
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Southview Dairy LLC
09.2023 - Current
Truck Driver-General Laborer
JSP Farms
04.2022 - 10.2022
Firefighter
Perry Fire Department
09.2018 - Current
Truck Driver
Gardeau Crest Farms LLC
03.2017 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Belfast Central School
Some College (No Degree) - Natural Resources Conservation
BOCES