Vito Graziano
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with robust background in emergency response and fire safety. Proven track record in managing high-pressure situations and executing rescue operations. Demonstrated expertise in teamwork and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
North Amityville Fire Company
10.2023 - 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.
Dispatcher
Centereach Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
Fire Captain
Centereach Fire Department
07.2013 - Current
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team 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.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Public Safety Officer
Village of Patchogue
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville
East Setauket, NY06.2013
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Structural Firefighting Strategies
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Emergency Response
- Fire Apparatus Operation
- Fire suppression
- Rope Rescue Techniques
Certification
Firefighter 1
Fire officer 1
EMT - B
Engine company ops
Ladder company ops
STICO
RIT
Heavy rescue ops
Intro to fire officer
EVOC
Confined space awareness
POI
ICS-100/200/300/800
Timeline
Firefighter
North Amityville Fire Company
10.2023 - Current
Dispatcher
Centereach Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Village of Patchogue
12.2022 - 05.2024
Fire Captain
Centereach Fire Department
07.2013 - Current
Firefighter 1
Fire officer 1
EMT - B
Engine company ops
Ladder company ops
STICO
RIT
Heavy rescue ops
Intro to fire officer
EVOC
Confined space awareness
POI
ICS-100/200/300/800
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville
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