Williams White
Independence,LA
Summary
Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public. Seasoned Marine Boat Captain recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess in-depth knowledge in navigation, safety compliance, and crew management. Excel at leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth sailing and operational effectiveness on every voyage.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Independence Fire department
Independence, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Tow Boat Captain
Independent Employer
Independence, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Arranged for boat to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Directed boat by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
- Monitored engine performance and made adjustments as needed for improved efficiency.
- Conducted emergency drills on a regular basis to ensure crew members were prepared for unexpected events at sea.
- Maintained detailed logs of voyage activities, fuel consumption, and engine operations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
Towboat Captain
Savage Marine Management
Gray, LA
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided guidance to novice sailors unfamiliar with operating marine vessels or navigating waterways.
- Coordinated communication efforts among crew members during times of distress or emergency situations.
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
Tankerman
Kirby Inland Marine
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2010 - 07.2019
- Maintained cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the tanker cargo at all times.
- Performed regular inspections.
- Utilized two-way radio communication system effectively for communication with dispatch team members.
- Assisted with loading and unloading operations when necessary using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Reviewed safety data sheets related to the use, storage, disposal, and transportation of hazardous material before beginning work tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winnsboro Highschool
Winnsboro, LA05-2004
Skills
- Emergency support
- Conditions assessment
- Ladder rescue
- Weather condition assessment
- Firefighting activities
- Water and chemical streams
- First response services
- CPR and AED
Timeline
Firefighter
Independence Fire department
01.2025 - Current
Tow Boat Captain
Independent Employer
01.2024 - Current
Towboat Captain
Savage Marine Management
03.2020 - 08.2023
Tankerman
Kirby Inland Marine
07.2010 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Winnsboro Highschool
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