Thomas Kriegel
Corryton,TN
Summary
Accomplished Firefighter with extensive experience in emergency response and fire suppression, honed at the City of Belleville, IL, and USAF. Demonstrates exceptional leadership as Captain in charge of the fire station as well as responding units with critical thinking abilities, ensuring effective team collaboration and public safety. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and fire prevention education, significantly enhancing community resilience and safety protocols. Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Retired from the City of Belleville Fire Department as Captain on July 9th, 2024.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter
City of Belleville, IL
11.2003 - 07.2024
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak, or spill.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Crash Rescue Fire Fighter
USAF
09.1997 - 11.2003
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Fire Fighter
USAF
11.1991 - 09.1997
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak, or spill.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown, IA05.1985
Skills
- Regulation Enforcement
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Critical thinking abilities
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Prevention Education
- Emergency Response
- Fire suppression
- Medical team collaboration
- Firefighting activities
- Fire Control
- Rescue equipment use
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire containment
- Community Education
- Fire pump operation
- Medical Response
- Leadership and supervision
- Firefighting
Certification
Fire Fighter 1 & 2
Hazmat Tech Certified
CPR Certified
Officer 1
Inspector 1
Timeline
Fire Fighter
City of Belleville, IL
11.2003 - 07.2024
Crash Rescue Fire Fighter
USAF
09.1997 - 11.2003
Fire Fighter
USAF
11.1991 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown High School
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