Ryan Hallberg
Andover,MN
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong background in team building, leadership, and public service. Eager to learn and institute new and progressive tactics/techniques related to the job at hand. Can perform given tasks with little to no supervision. Works well under pressure. Easy to train. Aspiring to be in a mentorship role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Burn Assistant Instructor
F.I.R.E. Inc.
Cross Lake, MN
10.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with lead instructor to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with department philosophy and mission.
- Established positive relationships with students, fellow instructors and department administrators.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced fire suppression, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Observed students and recorded activities, maintained accountability and created safe environments during fire ground activities.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce fire ground topics.
- Delivered exemplary lead instructor support by assisting with curriculum development and ensuring safety protocols.
- Kept students safe inside and outside by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Arranged and led activities for students, including Level 1 and Level 2 burns.
- Delivered program mission and instruction while facilitating course components.
Firefighter
Coon Rapids Fire Dept
Coon Rapids, MN
08.2015 - Current
- Maintained discipline and insured that personnel followed department rules and regulations.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and assisted with fire suppression and overhaul tactics.
- Maintained equipment and test logs.
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles to ensure rapid response capability.
- Ensured compliance of the fire department and City of Coon Rapids rules, regulations and policies.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties when required.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
- Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
- Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized pertinent equipment, including hose lines and fire tools.
- Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
- Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Performed inspections of facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Firefighter
Andover Fire Department
Andover, MN
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Maintained discipline and insured that personnel followed department rules and regulations.
- Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized pertinent equipment, including water tenders and fire engines.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties when required.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Ensured compliance of the fire department and City of Andover rules, regulations and policies.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Performed fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property.
- Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
- Responded to devastating wildfires, employing handtools for containment operations.
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles to ensure rapid response capability.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Performed inspections of facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
- Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
- Informed and educated the public about fire prevention.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Revised and maintained equipment and test logs.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
Education
Fire Apparatus Operation
FIRE Inc.
2016
Emergency Medical Technician
Centennial Lakes EMS Academy
2015
Advanced Auto Extrication
Lake Superior College
2014
Firefighter
Anoka County Fire Training Academy
2014
IED/UXO Awareness Instructor
Explosive Hazard Coordination Center
2005
Entry Level Military Leadership
US Army Training Center
2004
Skills
- Works well under pressure
- Creative problem solver
- Experienced public speaker
- "Never Quit" attitude
- Combat veteran
- Experienced crisis mitigator
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- "Jack of all trades"
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Soldier of the rotation for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Assisted team to achieve 880 successful convoy missions, earning recognition from upper management and being revered as one of the most successful convoy teams in the theatre of operations
- Proudly rated by management as a leading performer
- Received two of the top 10 Department of Defense awards for various accomplishments while deployed in combat areas in the middle east. The Bronze Star and the Purple Heart
- Received several Army awards, letters, and coins of excellence from multiple leaders for outstanding military accomplishments and performance above peers
- Selected as a Field Training Officer to teach, mentor and assist junior CSO's through training and daily operations
- Successfully completed all NFPA requirements and graduated the Anoka County Fire Training Academy with 176 hours of training
- Successfully completed my National Registration as an EMT.
- Successfully completed my NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Operator
- Successfully completed my MN DOT, Class B Commercial Driver test.
- Took the lead and spent countless hours learning and training on a new Aerial apparatus and was selected to help teach and mentor on its capabilities
- Elected to represent the Paid-on-Call members during Command Staff briefings
- Completed over 125 training burns while working as an instructor
- Effectively managed and mentored 30 employees
Timeline
Live Burn Assistant Instructor
F.I.R.E. Inc.
10.2015 - Current
Firefighter
Coon Rapids Fire Dept
08.2015 - Current
Firefighter
Andover Fire Department
01.2014 - 08.2015
Fire Apparatus Operation
FIRE Inc.
Emergency Medical Technician
Centennial Lakes EMS Academy
Advanced Auto Extrication
Lake Superior College
Firefighter
Anoka County Fire Training Academy
IED/UXO Awareness Instructor
Explosive Hazard Coordination Center
Entry Level Military Leadership
US Army Training Center