Tyler Arrowood
Emmitsburg,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at Frederick County Government, I excel in collaborative problem solving and efficient time management under stress. Skilled in report generation and adept at supportive communication, my experience spans critical emergency responses and meticulous equipment maintenance, showcasing a diligent work ethic and a knack for relationship building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Frederick County Government
Frederick, MD
10.2017 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Solider
Army National Guard PA
Gettysburg, PA
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
- Provided instruction on weapons systems, tactics, and techniques to junior enlisted personnel.
- Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operations.
- Monitored unit morale and welfare activities, providing guidance to improve morale when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations while executing operations.
- Supervised the maintenance of vehicles and other military equipment according to standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of administrative documents such as awards, evaluations, and promotion packets.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
Firefighter
State of Maryland
Middle River, MD
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- 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.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gettysburg Area High School
Gettysburg, PA06-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDMaryland Fire Recue Institute
College Park, MDSkills
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Supportive Communication with Patients
- Meticulous and Structured
- Skilled in Report Generation and Data Entry
- Efficient Time Management Amidst Stress
- Relationship building and management
- Diligent Work Ethic
Affiliations
- Outside of the workplace i enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and my 18 month old daughter
- I also enjoy playing video games, binge watching netflix, and learning a new skill off of khan academy
- I play Ice hockey and lacrosse as well
Accomplishments
- Gold medal of valor from Frederick County MD
- 2x Army Achievement medals
Certification
- MD EMT-B
- FIrefighting 1 & 2
- High Angle rope rescue
- Structural Collapse rescue
- Confined Space rescue
- Trench rescue
- Swift water rescue
- Airport Firefighting
- Fire truck Driver operator
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- First Aid/ CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Groups/ Teams
- Volunteer FIrefighter 2012- present
- Career Firefighter 2015- present
- Army National Guard 2014-2020
- Hazardous Materials Team 2018-present
- Advanced technical rescue team 2021- present
- Swift water rescue team 2023- present
- Honor Guard 2019-2024
- Peer Fitness Training 2020-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Frederick County Government
10.2017 - Current
Firefighter
State of Maryland
04.2015 - 10.2017
Solider
Army National Guard PA
02.2014 - 02.2020
- MD EMT-B
- FIrefighting 1 & 2
- High Angle rope rescue
- Structural Collapse rescue
- Confined Space rescue
- Trench rescue
- Swift water rescue
- Airport Firefighting
- Fire truck Driver operator
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- First Aid/ CPR
High School Diploma -
Gettysburg Area High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland Fire Recue Institute
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