Seth Gilchrest
Rutland,MA
Summary
Personable Firefighter/EMT with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/EMT
Lancaster Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
- Well versed in Firefighter duties; driver, pump operator, interior attack, ladder truck operator, rescue, recovery
- Fire Prevention Officer and Assistant EMS coordinator
- Provide the people within the town of Lancaster medical services, from non-emergent to critical patients
- On-Call Firefighter/EMT from August 2015-October 2022
Head Fleet Mechanic
Rutland Nurseries
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Service and maintain fleet vehicles
- Oversee shop operations and part orders
Diesel Mechanic, Tow Truck Operator, State Vehicle Inspection Manager
Ricky's Sales and Service
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Licensed to inspect Non-Commercial, Commercial, 7D and motorcycle vehicles
- Operate a flatbed tow truck from car transports to heavy recovery calls
- Perform mechanical inspections, maintenance, and repairs on diesel trucks
- Collaborate with MA State Police to clear the scene at accidents
Infantryman
Army National Guard
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Basic Combat Training/OSUT
- Team Leader since rank of E-2/Private
- Promoted to E-5/Sergeant
- Successfully controlled and maneuvered soldiers through high stress and tactical environments
- Awarded three Army Achievement Medals, Armed Forces Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Badge
Education
Dual Enrollment Program -
Quinsigamond Community College
NREMT Certification, Massachusetts EMT Certification -
Nashoba EMT Cadet Program
Reserve Intermittent Academy -
Massachusetts Police Training Committee
Graduation Certification/ Sergeant Promotion -
NCO Academy/ Basic Leaders Course
01.2018
NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 and 2 Certification Call/Vol -
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
01.2016
High School Diploma -
Nashoba Regional High School
01.2014
Skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Community Education
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Public Assistance and Support
- Fire Suppression Work
- Fire Prevention and Enforcement
- Public Safety and Security
- Staff Development and Leadership
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter I/II Certification
- CPR Instructor
- Fire Prevention Officer - Basic
- SFOF Fire Officer Bootcamp
Timeline
Lieutenant/EMT
Lancaster Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
Head Fleet Mechanic
Rutland Nurseries
05.2022 - 10.2022
Diesel Mechanic, Tow Truck Operator, State Vehicle Inspection Manager
Ricky's Sales and Service
11.2016 - 05.2022
Infantryman
Army National Guard
03.2014 - 03.2020
Dual Enrollment Program -
Quinsigamond Community College
NREMT Certification, Massachusetts EMT Certification -
Nashoba EMT Cadet Program
Reserve Intermittent Academy -
Massachusetts Police Training Committee
Graduation Certification/ Sergeant Promotion -
NCO Academy/ Basic Leaders Course
NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 and 2 Certification Call/Vol -
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
High School Diploma -
Nashoba Regional High School
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter I/II Certification
- CPR Instructor
- Fire Prevention Officer - Basic
- SFOF Fire Officer Bootcamp
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