Tanner Shields
Devine,TX
Summary
Being A volunteer Firefighter comes with many responsibilities and special skills including but not limited to: fire suppression, safety standard enforcement and equipment maintenance expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Resourceful and passionate professional with several months of comprehensive experience responding to fire and other emergency services in local area. Knowledge of first aid and cpr methods. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Call Assistant
Primrose Funeral Services
Devine , Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Assist funeral directors in recovery and transportation of deceased person(s) to desired Funeral Home or ME.
Volunteer Firefighter
ESD #2
Devine, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Line Cook
Black Creek Bar & Grill
Devine, Texas
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Lead Line Cook
C&R Grill
Devine , Texas
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff based on anticipated customer volume.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu changes and special dishes for customers.
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Supervised the inventory of food items to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries or complaints.
- Troubleshot any kitchen equipment issues or malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Ordered food supplies as needed to maintain sufficient stock levels.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Developed menus with chefs, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the cooking process to ensure safe consumption.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Devine High School
Devine, TX05-2024
Skills
- Medical Assistance
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Physical Fitness
- Rescue Operations
- First-aid and CPR
- Public Education
- Fire suppression work
- Apparatus maintenance
Certification
- CPR and AED Certified
Accomplishments
- Completion of EMT and Fire Academy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Call Assistant
Primrose Funeral Services
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
ESD #2
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Black Creek Bar & Grill
03.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Line Cook
C&R Grill
05.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Devine High School