Silas Cooper

• Fire extinguisher servicing and testing-scheduled with outside agencies and managed budget
• Selecting and implementing new asset management software
• Performed body recovery, wide area searches, field mapping, and restoration efforts during and in the aftermath of hurricane Helene
• Managing small equipment- speaking with vendors and managing budget
• Senior engineer-driving, responsible for knowing where equipment is located on both rescue and ladder
• Expected to form leadership roles when officers are away
• Performed life-saving procedures during medical calls and administered first aid as needed.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
• Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
• Assisted in development of emergency response plans for local businesses, strengthening community preparedness.

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• Performed life-saving procedures during medical calls and administered first aid as needed.
• Performed swift water rescues, body recovery, land field mapping, and restoration efforts during and in the aftermath of hurricane Fred.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
• Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
• Assisted in development of emergency response plans for local businesses, strengthening community preparedness.

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• Performed life-saving procedures during medical calls and administered first aid as needed.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Performed swift water rescues, body recovery, land field mapping, and restoration efforts during and in the aftermath of hurricane Fred.
• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
• Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
• Assisted in development of emergency response plans for local businesses, strengthening community preparedness.

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• Performed life-saving procedures during medical calls and administered first aid as needed.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Performed swift water rescues, body recovery, land field mapping, and restoration efforts during and in the aftermath of hurricane Fred.
• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
• Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
• Assisted in development of emergency response plans for local businesses, strengthening community preparedness.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and Stick techniques.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
• Used cad system to design parts
• Operated plasma tables
• Sand blasted

• Performed life-saving procedures during medical calls and administered first aid as needed.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
• Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
• Assisted in development of emergency response plans for local businesses, strengthening community preparedness.

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• Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
• Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
• Streamlined checkout process by quickly scanning items and applying proper discounts.