Todd Blodgett
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled fire protection technician with extensive experience in DOT hydrostatic pressure testing, fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, and recharging. DOT/Hazmat certified to perform pressure testing and transport compressed gas cylinders in compliance with federal regulations. Forklift certified and highly proficient with hand and power tools, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving abilities. Recognized for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all aspects of fire protection service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
Harris/Guardian Fire Protection
08.2017 - Current
- Perform 6 year maintenance & hydrostatic pressure test on stored dry chemical (ABC,BC,D,Purple K), Wheeled unit, Halon/Halotron/FE-36 & AFFF fire extinguishers in shop setting.
- Perform hydrostatic testing on cartridge operated extinguishers.
- Perform annual inspections on multiple types of fire extinguishers on site at business locations.
- Perform hydrostatic testing/recharge on K class extinguishers & Kitchen suppression/dry chemical system cylinders.
- Perform semi-annual inspections on kitchen suppression systems(Range Guard, Kidde, Buckeye & Ansul)
- Perform Hydrostatic testing on DOT rated cylinders(High pressure water jacket & low pressure hydrostatic testing)
- Maintain shop supplies/nitrogen tanks & maintenances on compressors/co2 machine and Galiso test equipment.
- Fill carbon dioxide cylinders(5-100lb), nitrogen pilot cylinders(1800psi), SCBA(4500psi)
- Gather parts/extinguishers for technicians following day service jobs.
- Load/unload trucks with forklift.
- Assisting Marine/Alarm technicians on jobs when needed.
- Parts inventory
Assembly
Venture Trailers
06.2016 - 08.2017
- -Assemble trailers into form
- -Assemble undercarriage of trailers
- -Drill and mount bunks for stability of trailers
- -Wire lights and apply decals to trailers
- -Bleed brakes and mount winch stands for trailers
Warehouse Laborer
Venture Trailers
06.2014 - 09.2015
- -Build axles for undercarriage of trailers
- -Cut and staple carpet wood to assemble bunks for trailers
- -Bend and drill aluminum rails to form the trailers shape
- - Build roller assembly for trailers
- -Build winch assembly for trailers
Education
High school or equivalent - undefined
Dundalk High School
Skills
- Microsoft office (5 years)
- Microsoft Word (7 years)
- Microsoft excel (2 years)
- Microsoft Powerpoint (7 years)
- Working with hand tools (13 years)
- Working with power tools (13 years)
- Fire Protection
- Fire Alarm
- Forklift Certification
- Dot/Hazmat testing Certification
- Dot/Hazmat Transportation Certification
Certification
- Driver's License
- Forklift certification
- DOT Requalification
- Hazmat Training
- Hazmat Transport
- Fire Extinguisher License
Additional Information
My name is Todd Blodgett . i'm 27 years old and i'm from Baltimore Maryland . I have a high school diploma. i have 5 years of warehouse experience as well as 7 years in the fire protection industry . I'm a very strong & independent worker . Id say i'm an overachiever , hard working , fast learner & very determined person. very ambitious to continue my career in fire protection or find new opportunity in other trades.
Timeline
Service Technician
Harris/Guardian Fire Protection
08.2017 - Current
Assembly
Venture Trailers
06.2016 - 08.2017
Warehouse Laborer
Venture Trailers
06.2014 - 09.2015
High school or equivalent - undefined
Dundalk High School