Sarah Addair
Ramona,CA
Summary
Reliable Firefighter offering excellent knowledge of fire science and firefighting equipment operations. Skilled in administering first aid and CPR with highly effective emergency management and triage skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Cal Fire
San Diego , CA
08.2021 - Current
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Worked on major California wildfires on deployments, including the Caldor, Bridge, Monument, and Alisal fires.
EMT-Basic
AMR San Diego Headquarters
San Diego , CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
EMT-Basic
San Diego Ambulance Service
San Diego, CA
05.2019 - 05.2021
- EMT-B 619
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
Dispatcher and Mortuary Removal Technician
Dignity Memorial
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Supported funeral directors and embalmers with all facets of funeral service coordination.
- Transported deceased to funeral home.
- Embalmed, dressed and cosmeticized deceased persons.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Trained and managed 12 drive team personnel.
- Coordinated prep and transportation of decedents for a network of 17 area mortuaries
- Assisted in transportation of cross-country and international shipping of decedents.
EMT-Basic
Wythe County Rescue Squad- EMT-B
Wytheville, VA
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
EMT-Basic
AMR-EMT-B
Salem, VA
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
Education
Paramedic
EMSTA College
Santee, CA01.2023
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA05.2022
Firefighter 1 Certification - undefined
San Diego Miramar College, Southwest Virginia Community College
12.2020
NREMT - undefined
Wytheville Community College
12.2017
Associate's Degree - Biology
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA12.2015
Skills
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Smoke Suppression and Removal
- Pump and Hose Management
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Response
- Hot Spot Location and Elimination
- Victim Rescue
- Hazardous Material Handling and Operations
- Confined Space Rescue Operations
- Vertical Ventilation/Truck Operations
- K12 Saw Operation
- Extinguisher Operation and Maintenance
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- PHTLS
- Incident Command Systems
- Class A Sawyer/Faller
- Portable Pumping for Water Supply
- Auto Extrication
Certification
Hazmat FRO Certification
-SFT Confined Space Awareness & Safety and Survival
-Wildland Firefighting Course/CAL Fire Basic Certification
-NWCG S-130, S-190, L-180
-PHTLS
References
- Jon Winslow, retired Captain, Cal Fire- 619-306-0953
- Jason Jordan, Care Center Manager- 619-831-8387
- Laz Lahera, retired Captain, Long Beach Fire Department, Program Coordinator at Miramar Fire Academy- 562-900- 9396
Timeline
Firefighter
Cal Fire
08.2021 - Current
EMT-Basic
AMR San Diego Headquarters
05.2021 - 08.2021
EMT-Basic
San Diego Ambulance Service
05.2019 - 05.2021
Dispatcher and Mortuary Removal Technician
Dignity Memorial
09.2018 - 08.2020
EMT-Basic
Wythe County Rescue Squad- EMT-B
02.2018 - 08.2018
EMT-Basic
AMR-EMT-B
12.2017 - 07.2018
Paramedic
EMSTA College
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
San Diego Miramar College
Firefighter 1 Certification - undefined
San Diego Miramar College, Southwest Virginia Community College
NREMT - undefined
Wytheville Community College
Associate's Degree - Biology
Wytheville Community College