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.