TYLER SWIRKA
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer/EMT
Security Fire Department
06.2024 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Firefighter/EMT
Security Fire Department
09.2022 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Firefighter
La Junta Fire Department
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Respond to emergencies on a Basic Life Support Ambulance
- Respond to fires and other emergencies
Firefighter
Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
- Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
- Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
- Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters.
- Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies.
- Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill.
Firefighter Engineer
North-West Fire Protection District
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
- Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
- Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies.
- Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill.
- Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
- Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents.
- Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
- Inform and educate the public on fire prevention.
PRN Firefighter
02.2009 - 08.2012
Education
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Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, COSkills
- Driving- Colorado CDLB
- Problem solving
Certification
- Firefighter 2
- EMTB
- Hazardous materials Technician
- AHA CPR INSTRUCTOR
- NWCG Firefighter 1
Timeline
Engineer/EMT
Security Fire Department
06.2024 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Security Fire Department
09.2022 - 06.2024
Firefighter
La Junta Fire Department
09.2021 - 03.2022
Firefighter
Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District
06.2018 - 09.2021
Firefighter Engineer
North-West Fire Protection District
08.2012 - 06.2018
PRN Firefighter
02.2009 - 08.2012
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Colorado Mountain College
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