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0-5 years of experience
Maintained and operated fire engines, chainsaws, GPS units, pumps, radios, data entries and hand tools
- Safely assessed and removed hazard trees that posed a safety threat to other firefighters and potential fire spread
- Effectively communicated with co-workers, civilians, dispatchers and other firefighters to ensure safety and productivity
- Performed leadership skills by assisting and directing firefighters towards incidents in a safe and organized manner.
0-5 years of experience
Accurately used radio communication to dispatch police, fire, helicopters, state patrols, emergency rooms and command staff.
- Used radio dispatch program.
- Maintained current level of Paramedic and Firefighter knowledge and applied to calls.
- Provided assistance to community for emergency calls.
- Debriefed staff following fire calls.
- Successfully responded to 911calls, provided Firefighting and Medical Care, and patient transportation.
- Conducted maintenance checks, stocked inventory for vehicles, station and gear.
- Cleaned and repaired equipment.
- Compiled data, created and input incident reports and provided reports to hospitals.
- Completed Training officer duties and coaching to staff.
- Cleaned, cooked and learned new vehicle procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Accurately used radio communication to dispatch police, fire, helicopters, state patrols, emergency rooms and command staff.
- Used radio dispatch program.
- Maintained current level of Paramedic and Firefighter knowledge and applied to calls.
- Provided assistance to community for emergency calls.
- Debriefed staff following fire calls.
- Successfully responded to 911 calls, provided Firefighting and Medical Care, and patient transportation.
- Conducted maintenance checks, stocked inventory for vehicles, station and gear.
- Cleaned and repaired equipment.
- Compiled data, created and input incident reports and provided reports to hospitals.
- Completed Training officer duties and coaching to staff.
- Cleaned, cooked and learned new vehicle procedures.
10+ years of experience
Managed maintenance on water hoses and nozzles
- Assisted in cleaning and maintaining firefighting equipment and tools
- Managed inventory and supplies
- Provided office assistance in terms of correspondence and other paperwork
6-10 years of experience
Organized emergency response with multi-jurisdictional emergency teams.
- Initial attack incident commander on wildfires.
- Provided instruction for: Southern Area Engine Academy in Basic Firefighting, Structure
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide customer support.
- Trained Staff on operating procedures and company services.
0-5 years of experience
Provided basic and advanced life support care
- Performed fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property
- Provided emergency rescue
- Utilized various tools and power equipment in rescue operations
- Maintained department equipment, vehicles and facilities
- Performed related duties as assigned
0-5 years of experience
Provided basic and advanced life support care
- Performed fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property
- Provided emergency rescue
- Utilized various tools and power equipment in rescue operations
- Maintained department equipment, vehicles and facilities
- Performed related duties as assigned
10+ years of experience
Responsible for pre-hospital patient care on a BLS and ALS level
- Performed IV’s as needed
- Administered medications, cardiac monitoring and interpretations as well as performing intubations on ALS patients
- Conducted daily inventory and stock of Fire Rescue truck
- Performed duties as a firefighter
6-10 years of experience
- Firefighter 1, 2, and Georgia Fire Academy Hazardous Materials technician
- Mentored probationary firefighters in daily tasks to include emergency responses
- Trained as a member of Savannah Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team
- Performed daily preventative maintenance and inventory on fire apparatus
- Imported data into “firehouse” software for record and maintenance posterity
- Worked on teams that put out hazardous fires which threatened civilian personnel and property, extricated people from car accidents, and performed searches on burning buildings.
0-5 years of experience
Driver/Engineer: “Qualified” Engine, 3000 gal. Tanker/Pumper, Mobile SCBA replenishment system
- Answer emergency situations quickly, assess conditions, and act appropriate to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation
- Administer first aid and artificial respiration to those adversely affected or injured by fire, smoke, or trauma
- Assess patient needs and provide life support services during medical emergencies
- Maintain updated knowledge of safety guidelines, fire fighting techniques, treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures
- Responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep
0-5 years of experience
- Respond to fire alarms and extinguishes fire
- Acquired and retained a thorough knowledge of the City, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items
- Performed various public information or education tasks.
- Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with city policies and procedures
- Followed city-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook.
- Abide by standard SOP’s and SOG’s.
0-5 years of experience
Responds to emergency calls requesting assistance for fires and other emergencies
- Handles routine custodial maintenance of the fire department equipment (such as oxygen breathing equipment, resuscitation equipment, etc., apparatus and quarters.
- Performs duties as outlined in firefighting procedure for the suppression of fires such as: lying of lines, rising of ladders, ventilation, forcible entry, etc.
- Operates pumping engine so that water pressure in the hose and nozzle is maintained for the most efficient operation, inspects pumping engine during operation to avoid preventable shutdowns.
0-5 years of experience
Provide Emergency Services to the citizens and visitors of the [company name]
- Provide emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Greensboro.
- Participate in and instruct daily shift training.
- Assist with station and apparatus maintenance.
- Provide public fire education to the public including station tours, smoke detector installation, and pre-incident surveys.
- Other duties as assigned by commanding officer.
0-5 years of experience
Firefighter duties include but are not limited to fire suppression in structural as well as wildland environments and emergencies medical services and vehicles accidents under highly stressful emergency conditions.
- Perform daily checks on the engine and equipment, cleaning facilities, vehicles, and the grounds, helping prepare meals for the station.
- Participated in training; including but not limited to, wildland hose lays, mobile attack, search and rescue, lowering and raising ladders, and cutting hand line.
- As a firefighter important duties were to stay physically fit so we would hike, run and lift weights every day.
0-5 years of experience
Professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician for the second largest city in MD.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-stress, dynamic work environment.
- Worked closely with U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland State Police.
- Certified ocean rescue swimmer – Member OCFD water rescue team.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed wildland fire suppression duties
- Maintained tools, vehicles and equipment
- Attended as well as instructed training courses
- Worked with various computer programs
- Operated pneumatic and electric tools
- Supervised chainsaw operations
0-5 years of experience
Established a relationship with members of the community by serving in a public service capacity.
- Served on an engine company with a primary purpose of fire suppression (volunteer) and also served on a rescue squad
- Developed and implemented a precept and training system for new volunteers joining the rescue squad.
- Completed training and assessments to obtain and maintain certifications in Firefighter I and Firefighter II as well as a RI
6-10 years of experience
Respond to any incident concerning public safety.
- Use of various types of fire fighting apparatus.
- Familiar with Fire alarm systems.
- Completed mandatory 86 hour NYS Firefighter 1 course
0-5 years of experience
As a Firefighter serve the community by responding to a wide variety of situations
- As an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured.
- Perform basic and advanced patient assessments
- Interpret limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues
- Monitor patients for changes, and review and revise plans accordingly
- Inspect the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during downtime
- Demonstrate high standard of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion
- Strictly protect the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
0-5 years of experience
Responds to all fire and EMS alarms for assistance in fire, medical and trauma emergencies.
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as suctioning, airway management, and heart monitoring.
- Works well in fast paced, quick thinking environment.
- Transport patients to appropriate facility depending on their nature of illness of mechanism of injury.
- Operates ambulance in the proper way following all road guidelines
0-5 years of experience
Respond to emergency calls in the Augusta Richmond County area for all emergencies
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles
- Maintain strict standards for personal protective equipment
- Daily check fire apparatus and equipment
0-5 years of experience
- Trained to National Firefighter Professional Association 1001 Standards and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress at the South Carolina Fire Academy.
- Trained in fire codes and regulations for buildings and sprinkler systems, and in fire science apparatus and fire spreading in various types of buildings.
- Trained in basic life support and extrications.
- Received several certifications.
- Required to participate in the cross fit based training regimen.
0-5 years of experience
A commitment to serve, willingness to learn, and desire to serve the community.
- Completion of New York State Firefighter training programs.
- Volunteer a minimum of 20 hrs per month.
- Respond to emergency alarms during duty shifts.
- Attend and participate in weekly training drills.
- Attend monthly department meetings and occasional special events.
0-5 years of experience
Perform the duties of a certified firefighter.
- Perform firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials operations.
- Respond to medical emergencies as a first responder
- Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and fire department equipment.
- Operate fire apparatus when responding to emergencies as a qualified driver-operator.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the training and development of enlisted soldiers
- Working directly with the Army’s Department of Emergency Services and Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services to assist with integration with Department of Defense Firefighter and [company name] Military Firefighter.
- Worked to control and extinguish structural fire by operating hoses, ladders and hydrants on the Department of Defense’s Fort Campbell Military Reservation.
- Mitigated as a team all types Military Aircraft emergencies.
- Responded to all types of Medical emergencies to include child birth, cardiac arrest.
- Responded to hazardous Materials spills to include JP-8 spills, natural gas leaks
- Daily Firefighting Apparatus Checks to include all extrication equipment
- In charge of 6 Military Firefighter Personnel
- Responsible for $1.3 Million worth of equipment for turn in or transfer.
0-5 years of experience
- Respond to fire, medical, and other emergency alarms.
- Operate equipment and assist in the suppression of fires, medical emergencies, and in the protection of life, property, and the environment.
- Clean up and perform salvage operations after fires.
- Assist in maintaining and caring for fire apparatus, equipment, fire station, and grounds.
- Attend scheduled training and drills.
0-5 years of experience
- First responder at medical emergency calls, performing rescue and first aid as needed
- Save lives and property through fire suppression, education, and prevention activities
- Respond to fire calls, and extinguish or control fires as a member of a team
- Operate firefighting vehicles and equipment, maintain equipment, and facilities
- Provide fire safety programs for commercial and industrial employees.
- Provide community relations on fire prevention and education
6-10 years of experience
Provide fire suppression when deemed necessary
- Effectively uses life saving techniques such as extricating victims from vehicles, aircraft, cave-ins, collapsed buildings or other entrapments and using rescue harnesses, ropes, backboards and other equipment to save potential victims
- Performs thorough patient evaluation and intervenes with appropriate medical care for persons requiring assistance
- Inspects buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards on a routine basis.
- Inspects alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems for operational use.
- Participates in training drills and course work to enhance job-related skills and abilities.
6-10 years of experience
Graduated from MA State Call Firefighter Academy, Certified Firefighter I and II
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider C.P.R.
- Provide life safety to the public.
- Responsible for preventing and suppressing fires.
- Maintain all apparatus and equipment.
10+ years of experience
I was an active and Dedicated Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician for over 28 years with the Chicago Fire Department. My duties included many challenging tasks unimaginable to the public. I successfully achieved these duties while putting my own life to the test and maintaining a great attitude. The satisfaction is hard to explain.
- Certified Fire Fighter I & II
- EMT-B Certified in ILL
- Hazardous Materials First responder- Operations
- Hazardous Material Operations (40 hrs)
- Terrorism- Basic Concepts (16hrs)
- Driver certified
- Unit Performance Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation
10+ years of experience
Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards; enforcing codes
- Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs
- Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants; requesting and expediting repairs; verifying repair
- Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms; driving and operating equipment; regulating water pressure; combating and extinguishing fires; rescuing and reviving people
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
- Provides information by completing reports
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; studying publications; participating in scheduled drills
- Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
10+ years of experience
Monitor and maintain the fire station, vehicles, equipment, and landscape
- Respond to Emergency situations; like house fires, auto accidents, injuries, and illness calls.
- Extinguish fires, extricate people trapped in auto accidents. treat and transport the sick and injured.
- Stay in compliance with the state requirements of 54 hours of firefighting training, 30 hours of inspector training, and 86 hours of paramedic training; for every 3 years of service.
- Additional training as needed on a company level, fire station level and city wide level to stay proficient at my job.
- Maintained all types of turf on the golf course.
- Duties included spraying pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
- Planted and transplanted and maintained trees.
- Implemented and maintained watering and drainage systems.
6-10 years of experience
Provides fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services for the city
- Acts as a first responder to all types of emergency situations
- Responds to all rescue calls; Prepares various reports and other documents
- Ensures that equipment is fully prepared and functional at all times
- Participates in pre-fire planning, fire prevention inspections, fire prevention and fire safety education
0-5 years of experience
Driver operator/Responder, Operate fire apparatus pumps and monitor pressure
- Coordinate and direct efforts on emergency scenes of various types
- Respond to emergencies perform duties accordingly
- Perform daily tasks and apparatus inspections required to ensure equipment is ready and available
- Input NFIRS Fire and Emergency reports
0-5 years of experience
Crew member for fire suppression operations in a wide range of environments
- Provide prehospital emergency medical care and transport to medical facilities
- Recognition and control of emergency hazardous material situations
- Responsible for fire apparatus, equipment and station maintenance
- Participate and instruct in various community outreach and education events
0-5 years of experience
Fights fires and/or responds to incidents requiring emergency medical services
- Responds to fire alarms with a designated fire company working on the scene at fire emergencies
- Exerts extensive physical activity climbing raised ladders to extended heights and using firefighting and emergency rescue tools and equipment forcibly entering burning structures through smoke filled
- Responds to emergency incidents using systematic search and evacuation procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims
- Neutralizes and contains hazardous agents and evacuates areas and persons at risk
- Provides basic life support emergency medical services to injured or ill persons at fire scenes and at emergency or disaster incidents
- Receives and transmits fire alarms at fire stations, maintains fire equipment apparatus, and cleans and maintains station house premises
0-5 years of experience
Respond to fire calls and emergency incidents in accordance with department standards
- Attend department meetings, schools, and training courses in accordance with department standards
- Follow proper departmental chain of command
- Use and apply extrication equipment
- Drive, operate, and pump department apparatus
- Assist in activities pertaining to the fire station duties, cleanup, and maintenance as ordered by the Fire Chief or other ranking officer
- Be knowledgeable in the areas of fire inspections, fire prevention, and building construction
- Perform duties and activities required by city codes and ordinances, state statutes, department policies and guidelines and as directed by the Chief or other officer of the department
- Promote good public relations and participate in public speaking and related activities as directed
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in extinguishing hazardous fires that threaten property and civilian
- Promptly responds to emergence calls using safe and efficient procedures
- Direct civilian onlookers and effected traffic to a safe distance away from the incident
- Participated in a fundraiser to ensure the growth of the fire department
0-5 years of experience
Current Acting Crew Chief
- Maintain training and certifications
- Oversee new recruits and their duties
- Conduct fire prevention classes for base personnel
- Respond to medical, structural, and aircraft emergencies
0-5 years of experience
Respond to fire alarm systems and emergency calls.
- Administer medical aid and CPR to victims before ambulances have arrived.
- Assist in major traffic accidents, particularly when flammable or toxic materials are spilled.
- Operate a fire truck, hose, ladder, & fire hydrant.
- Clean, maintain, and repair fire stations & equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Daily duties are to provide life safety to civilians.
- Trained in extinguishing fires in high and low risk situations
- Use high speed hand tools to extricate victims from entrapment
- Trained in high quality CPR and EMT-B Certified
0-5 years of experience
Respond to 911 emergency calls and provide fire suppression, emergency transport and treatment of both critical medical and trauma patients providing patient care within my scope of practice.
- Utilize a wide variety of basic and advanced skills
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Oversee/ provide guidance to fellow coworkers during patient care
0-5 years of experience
Provide fire protection to the City of Eloy with the goal to stop unwanted fires, loss of life and property by confining fire at its place of origin and extinguishing fire, along with providing any medical attention.
- Provide emergency medical care and treatment on BLS, ALS and ACLS levels.
- Assist with other agencies during mutual-aid scene responses.
- Maintain, clean, stock and service all medical and fire related equipment.
- Educate the public with fire awareness and participate in fire drills.
- Proper use of radio and telephone equipment for communications with dispatch center and hospital.
- Detailed report writing and documentation.
- Maintain good communication with local fire departments, police departments and co-workers to provide a safe work environment.
- Proper use of all extrication equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fires.
- Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatuses after returning from a fire.
- Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
- Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders first aid.
10+ years of experience
- Fire Suppression
- Rescue Operations
- State Certificates: Firefighter III, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Haz Mat Operations, Confined Space Awareness
- Public Education
6-10 years of experience
Attend fire calls to structure fires, brush fires, automobile accidents, and public assist
- Maintain fire trucks, maintain stations, and service fire hydrants
- Participate in fundraisers and community events
- Attend business meetings and training
0-5 years of experience
Protect lives and property from fire
- Service the community in time of need
- Respond to emergency medical calls
- Conduct fire education and training programs
- Conduct routine fire inspections
- Member of Health and Safety Committee
0-5 years of experience
I am a volunteer firefighter. Being a firefighter is, in retrospect, a customer service job. We are heavily involved in our community, building relations and friendships with the people we serve and protect.
- Use heavy extrication equipment
- Lift and carry large amount of weight frequently
- Work cohesively within a team
0-5 years of experience
- Work along with crews during a 24 hour volunteer shift
- Train weekly under the supervision of the Auxiliary President
- Manage communications between recruits and the Auxiliary President
0-5 years of experience
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency alarm calls to protect
- Perform emergency medical care when needed up to level of training.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency alarm calls and properly perform all
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