William Costella
Midland,VA
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in firefighting and customer service. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Technician
City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department
01.2016 - Current
- Perform apparatus checks
- Organize company trainings
- Mentor probationary members
- Update street maps
- Serve as liaison between station officers and subordinates
- Enhanced team productivity with thorough training on new technologies and procedures.
- Lead other various project as assigned
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Firefighter EMT-B
City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department
01.2021 - Current
- Perform daily apparatus checks
- Ensure station and apparatus cleanliness
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- 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.
Tech 1
Spotsylvania County Fire Rescue & Emergency Management
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Perform daily firefighter activities
- Drive emergency vehicles
- Acting Officer
Agriculture Delivery Driver
Southern States
- Drive commercial vehicles
- Customer assistance
Volunteer Captain
Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue
01.2006 - Current
- Training and compliance officer
- SCBA Committee Member
- Special Operation Committee
Education
Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bealeton, VA01.2007
Skills
- Route planning
- Time management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Map reading
Certification
- FireFighter Training
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- HAZMAT Operations
- MAYDAY Operations/Technician
- Instructor 1
- Instructor 2
- Officer 1
- Officer 2
- Firefighter 1 and 2 TtT
- HTR Vehicle Rescue Technician
- HTR Rope Rescue Level 1
- HTR MOD 1 & 2
- Driver Pumper Operator
- Driver Aerial Operator
Timeline
Firefighter EMT-B
City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department
01.2021 - Current
Technician
City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department
01.2016 - Current
Tech 1
Spotsylvania County Fire Rescue & Emergency Management
01.2011 - 01.2016
Volunteer Captain
Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue
01.2006 - Current
- FireFighter Training
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- HAZMAT Operations
- MAYDAY Operations/Technician
- Instructor 1
- Instructor 2
- Officer 1
- Officer 2
- Firefighter 1 and 2 TtT
- HTR Vehicle Rescue Technician
- HTR Rope Rescue Level 1
- HTR MOD 1 & 2
- Driver Pumper Operator
- Driver Aerial Operator
Agriculture Delivery Driver
Southern States
Diploma -
Liberty High School
Community Service
Catlett Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Catlett, VA, 01/01/06, Present, Volunteer Captain, 01/01/13, Present, Training and compliance officer, SCBA Committee Member, Special Operation Committee
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