Shawn Sandau
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Have rode as Safety 1 for at least one daylight shift. Have been taking classes with the Safety & Health Council of North Carolina. Such classes include, Health 101 and Safety 101 to go towards my MESH. I was assigned to Health and Safety while I was on light duty from September 2022 to September 2023. While I was there I took note of the day to day operations, rode on calls with the on shift safety officer, as well as reviewed and scheduled meetings for the VARB(Vehicle Accident Review Board).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Charlotte Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Directed work of four firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Charlotte Fire Department
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with firefighters to effectively position hoses and equipment for optimal firefighting efforts.
- Responded to fire alarms and extinguished fires.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
- Bolstered incident scene safety through proficient deployment of ground ladders, ventilation fans, lighting systems, and other support equipment from fire apparatus.
Firefighter
Charlotte Fire Department
08.2008 - 09.2016
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ01.2007
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta, NJ06.2003
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Emergency Response
- Technical Rescue
- Fire suppression
- Incident Command
- Crew training
- Crew Leadership
- Incident Reporting
- Firefighting operations
Timeline
Fire Captain
Charlotte Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Charlotte Fire Department
09.2016 - 02.2019
Firefighter
Charlotte Fire Department
08.2008 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Sussex County Community College
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
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