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ROBERT LABAT

Waveland

Summary

Vigilant Firefighter passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional with 10+ years of experience in performing firefighting and emergency-medical duties. Capable of working with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events, and mass casualty events.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hazardous Materials Technician/Driver Operator (GS/0081/07/03)

Keesler Air Force Base Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
  • Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles
  • Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great
  • Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility
  • Performed as an EMT conducting detailed patient assessments and stabilization in preparation for higher care
  • Maintained awareness of work environment safety procedures and reported any mishaps to station supervisor
  • Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety or the work environment
  • Maintained and Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.

Firefighter/ Driver Operator (E5)

Combat Readiness Training Center (US Air National Guard)
03.2017 - Current
  • Drove and operated ARFF vehicles, pumpers, aerial apparatus, mobile water supply, and fire rescue vehicles
  • Maintained constant state of readiness in standby operations for military and heavy aircraft operations
  • Maintained training on aircraft crash, fire, and rescue operations
  • Trained and prepared multiple airmen to obtain drivers license on crash vehicles and structural vehicles
  • Maintained firefighting equipment and facilities
  • Completed all mandatory education and training courses.

Firefighter/ Driver Operator/ Hazmat Tech

Bay St. Louis Fire Department
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment
  • Inspected and operated all firefighter communications equipment
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all equipment within the facility and on all trucks
  • Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak or spill
  • Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.

Security Forces (Active Duty)

United States Air Force
12.2009 - 09.2013
  • Managed and supervised security force personnel and duties
  • Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms
  • Directed team and individual tactical drills, training and anti-terrorism tasks
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons
  • Maintained surveillance of building and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
12.2022

Certification

  • Airport Firefighter (08/2018)
  • Driver/Operator Aerial (08/2020)
  • Driver/Operator ARFF (12/2018)
  • Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (02/2019)
  • Driver/Operator Pumper (01/2019)
  • Fire Inspector I (09/2022)
  • Fire Instructor I (10/2019)
  • Fire Officer I (12/2019)
  • Fire Officer II (05/2023)
  • Firefighter I (08/2018)
  • Firefighter II (08/2018)
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness (08/2018)
  • Hazardous Materials Operations (08/2018)
  • HazMat Ops Personal Protective Equipment (08/2018)
  • Hazmat Ops Product Control (08/2018)
  • Public Telecommunicator I (07/2021)
  • Public Telecommunicator II (10/2021)
  • Rescue Technician (04/2021)
  • Rescue Technician - Confined Space Rescue (04/2021)
  • Rescue Technician - Rope Rescue I/II (04/2021)
  • Hazardous Materials Technician (08/2020)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (03/2021)
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) (06/2019)

Accomplishments

  • Civilian of the Quarter 2020
  • Civilian of the Quarter 2022

Volunteer Experience

  • St. Rose De Lima Church Youth Organization
  • B.A.Y.S Little League Soccer Coach
  • Bay St. Louis Little League Baseball Coach

Timeline

Hazardous Materials Technician/Driver Operator (GS/0081/07/03)

Keesler Air Force Base Fire Department
03.2020 - Current

Firefighter/ Driver Operator (E5)

Combat Readiness Training Center (US Air National Guard)
03.2017 - Current

Firefighter/ Driver Operator/ Hazmat Tech

Bay St. Louis Fire Department
03.2016 - 02.2020

Security Forces (Active Duty)

United States Air Force
12.2009 - 09.2013

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force

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