OBJECTIVE

FIREFIGHTER

A position as full-time or paid-on-call firefighter.

EXPERIENCE

·     Certified EMT-A, including hands-on experience in emergency situations; trained in basic life-support and extrications.

·     Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer; Certificate in Fire Ground Tactics and Fire Alarms and Systems.

·     Trained in fire codes and regulations for buildings and sprinkler systems, and in fire science apparatus and fire spreading in various types of buildings.

·     Knowledge of sprinkler installations and plumbing/building systems, including water connections and sewer systems.

EMPLOYMENT

Fabrikam, Inc., West Chicago, IL

6/95-Present

Plumber/Engineer

·     Perform engineering and installation for piping in industrial, commercial, educational, and correctional facilities.

·     Layouts include sewer, water, process, and chemical piping.

·     Use a transit to survey grades as needed.

Ambulance Service, Roselle/Elgin, IL

10/94-3/95

Shift Supervisor

Involved in a wide range of emergency situations, including auto accidents, prompt medical care/patient stabilization, and transportation to hospitals.

VOLUNTEER

Oak Tree Fire Protection District, Oak Tree, IL

1/94

Volunteer/Firefighter Trainee

Assisted in ambulance calls and gained direct experience as EMT-A.

EDUCATION

Elm College, Glen Ellyn, IL

·     Trained in subjects listed below, as well as in fire prevention and protection techniques and equipment.

·     Trained in Hydraulics for FAE Certificate, 5/95.

·     Additional education in engineering and calculus.

·     Courses included Fire Prevention II, Emergency Medical Technician, Building Construction, and Fire Science Apparatus.