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Timothy Frakes

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Vigilant Firefighter with 5 years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events and mass casualty events. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

USAF
USAF Academy, CO
05.2019 - Current
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.

Fire Lieutenant

USAF
USAF Academy , CO
05.2019 - Current
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
  • Elevated assigned fire station into top-performer in area, resulting in honors, awards and accolades.

Wildland Firefighter

USAF
USAF Academy , CO
05.2019 - Current
  • Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
  • Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
  • Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.

Logistics Officer

USAF
USAF Academy , CO
05.2019 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with shippers, customers and receivers regarding changes in pick up or delivery status.
  • Updated internal tracking and reporting systems throughout shift to maintain accuracy in budget data.
  • Identified and implemented supply chain improvement opportunities.
  • Fostered strong relationships with local and national vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed financial budget of $800k +, successfully administering cost-saving initiatives to enable growth.
  • Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing the Health & Safety PPE program.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
USAF Academy

Skills

  • Fire Suppression Tactics
  • Public Assistance and Support
  • Building Access Strategies
  • Emergency Response
  • Accident Site Response
  • Victim Rescue
  • Conditions Assessment
  • Medical Response
  • Weather Condition Assessment
  • Alarm Response

Certification

  • Firefighter 1 & 2 - 2019
  • ARFF - 2019
  • Hazmat Awareness - 2019
  • Hazmat Operations - 2019
  • Hazmat Technician - 2021
  • NREMR - 2021
  • S130 / 190 - 2020
  • S131 Trainee - 2022
  • Fire Officer 1 - 2022
  • Fire Instructor 1 - 2022
  • Fire Inspector 1 - 2023
  • Driver Operator Type 1 / 3 / 6 - 2020
  • Driver Operator Striker 1500 - 2021
  • Driver Operator MWS - 2021

Timeline

Firefighter

USAF
05.2019 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

USAF
05.2019 - Current

Wildland Firefighter

USAF
05.2019 - Current

Logistics Officer

USAF
05.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Joliet Junior College

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force

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