SAMUEL SHELL
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering fifteen years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient in training and mentoring others. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating members through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive trainings and conversations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/ EMT
Whitestown Fire Department
10.2019 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service to the community
- Provide Emergency Medical care in a prehospital setting
- Provide Fire protection services for the immediate community and surrounding communities with mutual aid services
- Monitoring time to prioritize daily tasks, Training, community education, and runs
- Cross-trained to be a Rideout Engineer and Rideout Officer in Charge
- Documentation of runs logged in a computer-based system and written logbook
- Instruct, Monitor, and maintain training during shift hours
- Participates in training on firefighting, emergency medical aid, emergency procedures, and related subjects
- Effectively communicate by voice or by radio with other Firefighters and other emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information
- Follows orders and directives from supervisors
- Continuing education with required learning and further education opportunities.
Fire Academy Instructor
Whitestown Fire Department
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and deliver Training Academy training programs and activities
- Evaluate effectiveness of training programs to achieve departmental/ Academy goals
- Supervise and evaluate recruits to ensure proficiency in the proper application of firefighting and/or emergency medical services techniques and procedures
- Proficient with educational methods used in Fire and EMS instruction
- Public speaking and public relations techniques
- Principles and practices of sound business communication; proper English grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation
- Conduct meetings and deliver training materials effectively and persuasively
- Use standard office equipment, including personal computers and software applications
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and training materials
- Work independently with a minimum of supervision or direction.
Volunteer
Wea Township Fire Department
10.2013 - Current
- Provide prehospital emergency care to the community
- Maintain educational training hours and participate in monthly trainings
- Provide support to neighboring departments in emergency situations
- Provide fire protection presentations to schools in the immediate area.
- Order medical supplies and maintain stock of all medical supplies
- Maintain and implement new medical protocols
- Direct line of contact with Medical Director
- Audit Medical reports and runs entered in the web-based reporting system
- Provide support to all members of the department including other officers
- Attend monthly Officer meetings to discuss future trainings and monthly business updates
- Interview new members to bring on as needed
- Request material from the state and teach state classes as needed
- Hazmat and firefighter 1 class being a minimum requirement to join the department.
Education
Fire And EMS
State of Indiana Certified Courses
IndianaSkills
- Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Detail oriented
- Professional organizational skills
- Customer service skills with on-the-job knowledge
- Leadership skills focused on meeting needs of the department and personnel
- State Certifications focused on self-improvement with focus on a career goal in mind
- Safety oriented
- Driven to succeed
- Material Preparation
- Employee Counseling
- Lesson Planning
- Employee Mentoring
Timeline
Fire Academy Instructor
Whitestown Fire Department
05.2022 - 10.2023
Firefighter/ EMT
Whitestown Fire Department
10.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Wea Township Fire Department
10.2013 - Current
Fire And EMS
State of Indiana Certified Courses
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