Robert James (RJ) Foss
Kinston,NC
Summary
Adept at navigating high-pressure environments, I honed my expertise in fire safety protocols and emergency medical care with Sandhill Volunteer Fire Department. My robust work ethic and proficiency in landscape maintenance were further developed through roles at Foss landscaping. I bring a proven track record of maintaining equipment to ensure operational readiness and delivering exceptional community service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr Firefighter
Sandhill volunteer fire department
Kinston, NC
11.2019 - Current
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while responding to calls for service.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
Landscape Worker
Robert Foss jr (Bob)
Kinston, NC
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
- Maintained lawns and shrubbery
Cook
Jays 108
Kinston, NC
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Education
Bethel Christian Academy
Kinston, NC05-2025
Skills
- Irrigation systems
- Heavy machinery operation
- Fire safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency medical care
- Sod laying
- Tree planting
- Flower planting
- Leaf blowing
- Lawn mowing proficiency
- Weeding and edging
- Commercial landscaping
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Grounds maintenance
- Residential landscaping
- Strong work ethic
- Lawn care
- Debris removal
Timeline
Cook
Jays 108
10.2024 - 12.2025
Jr Firefighter
Sandhill volunteer fire department
11.2019 - Current
Landscape Worker
Robert Foss jr (Bob)
03.2018 - Current
Bethel Christian Academy