Taylor Eady

Firefighter

Baldwin County Fire Rescue

Milledgeville, GA

10.2016 - 07.2022

Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.