William Durham
524 Blue Lake Drive, Lexington,SC
Summary
Confident Firefighter that works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with strong mechanical aptitude and background in medical response as well as fire suppression activities. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Lexington County Fire Service
04.2018 - Current
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Respond to confined space incidents/entrapments where employee or individual enters area that is large enough to perform task with limited space and has minimal means of egress that is not designed for continuous occupancy.
- Serve as an instructor teaching recruits fundamental skills for the fire service.
- Served as an instructor for Lexington County Fire Service physical fitness program.
- Yearly attend advance level schooling, expanding skills and knowledge, to better serve my organization and the community.
- Assessed active fires and consulted with Command to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles, and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Respond, deploy, and utilized range of pre-connect hose lines ranging from 1 3/4", 2 1/2", 1" booster line and master streams on structure, wildland, and car fire incidents.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment, and tools to stay ready for any and all types of emergencies.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots ensuring proper extinguishment.
- Provided station tours to public to educate and demonstrate living space, lifestyle of, and routine of fire personnel assigned there. Present fire apparatus and equipment for firemen use on day to day basis.
- Utilize special rescue training to provide quicker, more efficient extrication and rope rescue.
- Inspect and maintain vehicle and equipment upkeep for emergency readiness.
- Initiate basic life saving measures to provide care to alleviate further injury and prepare patients for transport to higher level medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for life and property conservation.
- Respond to Hazardous Material incidents, involving but not limited to gas leaks, fuel, or other content spills, that are harmful to public and environmental health and wellbeing.
- Perform rescues in confined space, low angle, and high angle incidents. Proper set up, hooking in, and descending or ascending to gain access to patient to preform patient care and extrication from area.
Sales Representative
Wilson's Hardware
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients in rewards system.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through strong customer service.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance of store.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
Key Holder
Advance Auto Parts
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging with customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Educated customers about product and service offerings, special deals and newly released offerings to help each person make informed choices.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities, and general knowledge.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC12.2014
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, SC05.2012
Skills
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Critical Thinking
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Alarm Response
- Fire Prevention Education
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Radio Coordination
- Victim Rescue
- Fire Containment
- Learning Strategies
- Judgment and Decision-Making
Certification
- EVDT- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Firefighter Survival
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Auto Extrication
- Flammable Liquids and Gas Firefighting
- Technical Rescuer
- Rope Rescue High Angle Operations
- Confined Space Entry Operations
- Confined Space Rescue
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Reduction of Opioid Loss of Life (ROLL) Practitioner
- Certificate of Completion G1 SCBA-Care & Use
Awards
- Lifesaver Award 2019
- Lifesaver Award 2020
- Certificate of Meritorious Unit Award 11/3/2021
Timeline
Firefighter
Lexington County Fire Service
04.2018 - Current
Sales Representative
Wilson's Hardware
02.2016 - 03.2018
Key Holder
Advance Auto Parts
02.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
- EVDT- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Firefighter Survival
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Auto Extrication
- Flammable Liquids and Gas Firefighting
- Technical Rescuer
- Rope Rescue High Angle Operations
- Confined Space Entry Operations
- Confined Space Rescue
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Reduction of Opioid Loss of Life (ROLL) Practitioner
- Certificate of Completion G1 SCBA-Care & Use
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