Robert Tucker
Georgetown,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter/EMT-Basic at the City of Georgetown, SC. Proven expertise in emergency response and fire suppression, leading teams in high-pressure situations. Skilled in training development and safety compliance, enhancing operational readiness and team performance through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter /EMT-Basic
City of Georgetown, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical assistance during fires and rescue operations.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and community standards.
- Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining readiness for immediate deployment in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute effective firefighting strategies during high-pressure incidents.
- Trained new recruits in fire suppression techniques, improving team efficiency and readiness.
- Led firefighting teams in emergency response operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new firefighters, enhancing skillsets and team performance.
Machine Operator
International Paper
05.2015 - 10.2024
- Operated and monitored machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to uphold equipment performance standards.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Firefighter
Awendaw Fire Department
06.2006 - 11.2014
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical support during firefighting and rescue operations.
- Conducted routine inspections of firefighting equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute fire suppression strategies in high-pressure environments.
- Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Led team in high-risk rescues, safely evacuating individuals from hazardous environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2010
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High
Glendale, WV05-1993
Skills
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Fire prevention
- Firefighter training
- Incident command system
Certification
- Active Firefighter I and II
- ICC Inspector
- SCFA Instructor
- Current SC Driver's License
- Current NREMT/ SC EMT
- Fire Officer I
Timeline
Firefighter /EMT-Basic
City of Georgetown, SC
10.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
International Paper
05.2015 - 10.2024
Firefighter
Awendaw Fire Department
06.2006 - 11.2014
Associate of Applied Science -
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High