profile                                                

highly-skilled certified firefighter with hazmat accreditation and extensive experience in protecting and standing as a civil servant. very capable of extinguishing fires by moving toward the source of the fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.

 

career history                                 

 

firefighter/volunteer firefighter

wsllc fire and emergency services, baghdad, iraq, 06/08 c present

king county fire district #20, seattle, wa, 07/07 c 04/08

pacific fire department, pacific wa, 04/05 c 07/07

-         stand as primary government property custodian, asset control specialist, and suppression training instructor.

-         obtain comprehensive training in firefighting specifications and chemical/biological warfare.

-         assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive further instructions.

-         respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents; take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill.

-         inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.

-         participate in courses, seminars and conferences, and study fire science literature to increase knowledge of firefighting techniques.

-         rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites.

-         administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.

basic duties

         prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire and chemical incidents.

         collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls.

         establish fire lines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering areas near fires.

         inform and educate the public on fire prevention.

         inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure no further danger.

         participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.

 

education                                           

 

renton technical college, renton, wa, 2000-2002              

 

state of washington fire training academy

• ifsac firefighter i accreditation
• ifsac hazardous materials operations and awareness accreditation
• wsp fire training academy accreditation #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 000002c003                   
• ifsac firefighter ii accreditation
• ifsac instructor i

         emt training and license/ king county ems - emt registry # 1174418

 

 

 

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professional development            

 

fema/ emergency management institute:

is-001. emergency program management

is-005.a. an introduction to hazardous materials

is-015.a. special events contingency planning for public safety agencies

is-100.a. an introduction to the incident command system

is-200.a. ics for single resources and initial action incidents

is-240. leadership and influence

is-700. national incident management system (introduction)

is-701. multi-agency coordination system

is-702. public information systems

is-703. resource management.

is-800.b. national response framework (an introduction)

is-804. emergency support function es #4 (firefighting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a firefighter capacity and i wish to submit my resume for your review. i thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include leadership, professionalism, skill in handling hazardous materials, and emergency management.

 

           i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward obtaining several firefighting certifications and hazardous materials certifications that increase my value as a professional.

to complement this background, i offer 3 years experience as a volunteer firefighter in washington and as a firefighter within iraq.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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