Thomas Voellmecke
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Very mechanical minded with a vast knowledge of building construction and how physics applies to the myriad of different types of situations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City Of Cape Coral Fire Department
01.2017 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Insurance Loss Inventory Specialist
Enservio
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Completed physical inventory counts of individual's personal contents loss due to fire, flood, natural disaster.
- This service allowed people to get payment for their content's loss quickly
- Responsible for set up of appointments, information gathering, on site meetings to determine that which was destroyed so no items were overlooked
- On average 2-3 claims per week
Safety Advisor/Senior Safety Officer
Seadrill
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Enhanced workplace safety on drilling platform in offshore oil exploration industry by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Served as liaison between employees, management and Flag State related to health and safety issues.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between departments about safety practices, fostering collaboration towards shared goals of increased workplace safety.
- Lead investigator into root cause using Kelvin Topset methodology if safety related incident occurred.
- 6-month period as rig was being shut down and moved to its mothball location, no accidents, injuries or loss of life occurred while senior Safety Officer
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Fire Captain
Cincinnati Fire Department
02.1995 - 12.2012
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led teams of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained logbooks, run reports and training records.
- Acted out of grade as District Fire chief. Responsible for entire fire district; (1 of 4) average 10 Fire Companies and 50 sworn uniform personnel.
Education
Associate of Arts -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH03.1995
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Moeller High School
Cincinnati, OH06.1988
Skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Safety and prevention
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Comfortable in high stress environments and able to problem solve unique situations with effective outcomes
- Incident Safety
Woodworking, camping and outdoor activities. Cooking! Spending more time with my family exercise
My mom was a gourmet and I loved to eat. Sadly, she died when I was 13 and I had to take up the reigns for the family. I worked at it and found out I was good at cooking! I joined the fire department and the rest is history! I am usually the go to cook in the firehouse.
I have always loved to work with my hands and woodworking has always been a passion
Timeline
Firefighter
City Of Cape Coral Fire Department
01.2017 - Current
Insurance Loss Inventory Specialist
Enservio
04.2016 - 08.2018
Safety Advisor/Senior Safety Officer
Seadrill
01.2013 - 12.2015
Fire Captain
Cincinnati Fire Department
02.1995 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts -
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Moeller High School
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