Responsible for driving and operating fire apparatus safely during normal operations and responding to emergency calls as dictated by weather, road and traffic conditions. Conduct daily inspections of fire apparatus to ensure equipment is functioning at its peak. Possessing a thorough working knowledge of the immediate response territory and establishing the quickest, most direct route to fire and emergency scenes. Trained in the latest pumping techniques of hydraulics pump operations, deluge equipment, aerial hydraulics, foam application and deluge equipment during fire suppression activities. Supervised special assignments on fire scenes and around the engine house. I am skilled in the emergency medical field, rescue operation, hazardous material, delegating personnel to specific tasks, scene safety, and personnel management. As a firefighting professional, I am charged with remaining calm, act emphatically during crisis and ensuring the safety of my team and the public. Poised in leadership when facing arduous circumstances, and trained to adapt and overcome obstructions.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Requirements involve constant public interaction necessitating …show more content…
Our profession consists of doing daily inspections of fire apparatus and medical equipment to ensure proper working order. We attend continuing education courses to maintain state and local certifications, ensuring we have the latest in firefighting and medical procedures. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) my role is to provide basic first-aid to patients by determining the extent of their illness or injuries sustained. Also, having excellent communication skills to transmit patient information to local healthcare facilities. Our extended responsibility is educating schools, department personnel, and local businesses through public speaking on the value of fire and workplace
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Requirements involve constant public interaction necessitating …show more content…
Our profession consists of doing daily inspections of fire apparatus and medical equipment to ensure proper working order. We attend continuing education courses to maintain state and local certifications, ensuring we have the latest in firefighting and medical procedures. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) my role is to provide basic first-aid to patients by determining the extent of their illness or injuries sustained. Also, having excellent communication skills to transmit patient information to local healthcare facilities. Our extended responsibility is educating schools, department personnel, and local businesses through public speaking on the value of fire and workplace