Fire Fighter Resume Samples

Description :

1. Performing structural firefighting duties on a large installation with predominantly large multistoried buildings and congested industrial/storage and distribution areas.
2. Responding to fire alarms and combating fire requiring the full range of firefighting duties involving structures, equipment, and other facilities.
3. Operating pump, foam generators, hoses, and nozzles and turrets to combat fires and maintain the safety of crew members.
4. Operating firefighting tools and equipment to extinguish fires and protect life and property.
5. Complying with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
6. Performing operational checks/maintenance on trucks and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
7. Inspecting buildings for hazardous conditions and compliance to fire code standards.
8. Conducting pre-fire planning to become familiar with structure layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Associate Of Applied Science

Description :

1. Responding to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service on an assigned shift.
2. Driving equipment and assisting in the suppression of fires, including rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, overhaul, and salvage work.
3. Assisting in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire station and grounds.
4. Assisting in giving emergency fires-aid treatment to sick or injured persons.
5. Participating in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
6. Attending training sessions and participates in demonstrations as required.
7. Supervising in the work of extinguishing fires and the performance of related life and property protection.
8. Directing the activities of the fire company in training in all phases of firefighting, rescue, and resuscitation.
9. Instructing in training programs and drills, directing fire prevention inspections within the fire district.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

MS in Emergency Management

Description :

1. Responded as a first responder to structure fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material emergencies, technical rescues, and other hazardous conditions.
2. Served as Attendant-In-Charge (AIC) of an ambulance, where I was responsible for both basic life support and advanced life support of patients.
3. Performed associated duties including training, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, public education, equipment maintenance, and facility maintenance.
4. Operated emergency vehicles, fire suppression systems, portable equipment, and tech rescue/ extrication tools.
5. Trained in building construction, building codes, building inspections, with knowledge and use of NFPA standards, international code council, national electric code, and international fire code.
6. Utilized Firehouse software and Microsoft Office to complete and maintain reports.
7. Initiated business contacts and networks, solicited business Ads, and raised department funding.
8. Represented department in community and educational settings, provided presentations on fire and general safety practices, and increased community awareness.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Freelancer

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Responded to calls for emergency medical services, and rendered first aid.
2. Performed salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
3. Cleaned and inspected equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire.
4. Inspected equipment and apparatus and notified the superior officer of any defects.
5. Made minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performed routine preventative maintenance tasks, and kept records of such action.
6. Kept fire station, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
7. Acquired and retained a thorough knowledge of the city, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards, and related items.
8. Entered inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service call into the records management systems.
9. 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.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Duties included responding immediately and safely to fires, emergency calls and any request for assistance, in order to safeguard the lives and property of the people by providing fire suppression and emergency medical services under highly stressful emergency conditions.
2. Performed effectively at various incidents including fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, storms, bomb/terrorist incidents, hazmat spills and rail and air scenes.
3. Trained extensively for multi-victim decontamination and casualty incidents.
4. Mastered fire engine pump operations to procure and deliver water for various firefighting streams at proper volumes and pressures, troubleshoot capably if and when conditions changed, coordinate operations with other units on the scene, and was the vital communication link between my officer and fire dispatchers.
5. Inspected and maintained the fire engine and equipment on board-assuring it was always fit for duty, and to assist in the testing of all fire hydrants in the district.
6. Undertook drills and training on techniques, operations, use of equipment and related matters daily.
7. Took great pride in maintaining a level of physical fitness necessary to carry out the demanding duties of a firefighter.
8. Maintained close ties with the local community and educated and informed the public to help promote fire safety, by giving talks to school kids and local organizations, and performing building inspections three days a week.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Science

Description :

1. Operating motorized firefighting equipment including pumpers, tankers, rescue vehicles, and crash fire vehicles, exercising thorough knowledge of equipment capabilities and installation physical characteristics.
2. Operating pumps, foam generators, valves, ladders, hand tools, power tools, hose lines, self-contained breathing apparatus, and other firefighting equipment to extinguish fires, resolve incidents and protect life and property.
3. Directing others in the operation of alarm room equipment including radios, fire alarm reporting systems, computer-aided dispatch system, and telephones.
4. Control of hazardous substance using specialized protective clothing and control equipment to plug, patch or stop the release.
5. Utilizing hazard and risk assessment techniques to form an incident analysis by surveying the area, materials, containers, weather, research sources, and monitoring equipment.
6. Participating in debriefings and critiques upon completion of hazardous material incident.
7. Monitoring patient vital signs and injuries, while obtaining background medical history.
8. Managing respiratory and cardiac emergencies with treatment that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) And Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
9. Inspecting administration and office areas, warehouses, storage, assembly, industrial and other occupancies to look for life-threatening and potentially hazardous violations.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

BS in information Technology

Description :

1. Experience in responding to designated military facility emergencies and civilian mutual aid disasters.
2. Routinely practicing search, rescue, and fire suppression operations for structural and aircraft fire, vehicle extrication, medical emergency, hazardous material and other protection of life/property dispatch calls.
3. Regularly drilling in salvage and overhaul operations to minimize damage to endangered facilities, crashed and burning aircraft, crushed vehicles, and chemical, ammunition, and fuel storage sites.
4. Pulling hoses from the truck bed, connecting hoses to hydrant and pump apparatus, operating water charged hose lines of various sizes, and providing medical care within the scope of practice.
5. Maintaining working knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, and army regulations to conduct fire prevention inspections of assigned installation structures, facilities, and airfields.
6. Assessing fires, situations and reporting conditions to superiors in order to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
7. Responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
8. Moving toward the source of a fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

General Education

Description :

1. Performing basic firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
2. Performing salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
3. Providing emergency first aid and other assistance as required at emergency rescue scenes.
4. Participating in department fire training sessions, attending classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
5. Performing general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment, cleaning and washing walls and floors, caring for grounds around the station, making minor repairs, wash, hanging and drying hose, washing, cleaning, polishing, maintaining and testing the apparatus and equipment.
6. Assisting in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
7. Participating in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures as part of the department's fire prevention program.
8. Presenting programs for the community on fire safety, medical, and injury prevention topics.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Responsible for maintaining equipment and driver certifications through the continuing education program.
2. Provided sustained fire suppression and protection training for 64 active team members.
3. Performed medical assistance on individuals and worked accidents and protected properties from fire.
4. Worked with the community in a variety of educational, public relations and service programs.
5. Employed appropriate fire fighting and chemical safety apparel and equipment, including turnout gear, helmets, hoods, a belt, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. Responded to hazardous materials events/incidents for site management, containment, and assisted in the hazardous materials response team.
7. Cleaned, serviced and ensured the readiness of vehicles, apparatus, hose, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
8. Assisted paramedics in advance life support, lift and place patients on stretchers, load stretchers into ambulances.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Conducted strategic planning risk assessments as well as fire prevention inspections.
2. Supported safety processes impacted by hazardous material including fuel, ammunition, and poisonous chemicals.
3. Performed all work duties and activities in accordance with city policies and procedures.
4. Entered inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service call into the records management systems.
5. 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.
6. Kept fire station, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
7. Inspected equipment and apparatus and notified the superior officer of any defects.
8. Cleaned and inspected equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire.
9. Generated emergency incident reports and communicates results to staff and management.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

High School Diploma