Robert Irvin Paxton Jr.

• Completes in-depth building inspections to assess safety and check compliance with codes.
• Works with designers, building owners and tenants to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
• Educates designers and owners about optimal materials and equipment to best protect personnel, visitors and property from fire.
• Determined causes of fires and preventive efforts for future.
• Service fire extinguishers and building suppression systems on regular schedule to maintain occupant and structural safety.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Works flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Offers friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Develop and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Responds to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Evaluates situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
• Initiate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Responds to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.

• Collaborated with members of the city staff, other public agencies and private organizations to achieve positive outcome for citizens and property
• Responded to citizens' complaints and requests for information and services
• Supervised 3 staff members per 10, 14, or 24 hour shifts
• Acted as 1st Acting Fire Lieutenant doing payroll and leadership duties in station, on fireground's, and EMS calls
• Responded to all inquiries from the general public in a prompt and professional manner
• Fire suppression activities, community interaction, and training. Direct patient care and medical reporting
• Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
• Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities
• Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression
• Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading
• Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures
• Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
• Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage
• Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks
• Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties
• Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires
• Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public
• Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment
• Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures
• Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment
• Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition
• Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel
• Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs
• Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment
• Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals
• Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes
• Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Responds and assists fire department management with proper resources needed for all types of emergency incidents within Baltimore City.

• Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response
• Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions

Inspected commercial ambulances for medical supplies and ensured compliance with COMAR regulations for the State of Maryland. Verified functionality of equipment, tire pressure, and proper documentation.