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Meta Description: A fire captain in command of the firefighting crew and is responsible for performing fire-safety inspections, and providing training to new joiners as shown in this resume sample.
A fire captain is in charge of the firefighting crew and handles various duties at the fire station. He ranks next to the Fire Chief and might be involved in a wide range of tasks ranging from managing the fire station, performing fire safety inspections, or conducting training sessions for the new firefighters. Apart from this, they also ensure that the equipment and tools at the station are in good working order, and also are responsible for taking crucial decisions
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Crawford
2565 Rhapsody Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 265-918-0283
Email: thomas.crawford@anymail.com
Job Objective:
Highly-skilled and dedicated firefighting professional with 5+ years of experience seeking a position with the state's Fire Department to use my strong background for handling emergency situations, saving lives, and property.
Summary of Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of the firefighting techniques and different equipment
In-depth information about the principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and mathematics related to the firefighting equipment
Capable of performing various tasks like directing the crew to carry out effective rescue operations, supervising fire inspections
Expertise in conducting fire investigations to determine the cause of accidents
Ability to lead team and give proper instructions to control the panic situations
Problem solver and quick decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal
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Preparing daily station log, state fire incident reports, fire personnel performance reports, and other paperwork as necessary
Conducting programs, lectures and demonstrations about fire safety and prevention methods to civic clubs, high schools, colleges and public colonies
Serving as a consultant to the Florida Fire department by providing recommendations on improvements of several firefighting techniques
Fire Fighter
Constellis Firefighting Services, Gainesville, FL
June 2013 – September 2016
Performed checking and maintenance of fire brigade, equipment like fire suppressors, water hydrants, ladder and water hose
Responded to emergency calls including vehicle accidents, apartment fires, forest fires, and ensured services reach the spot within limited time
Rescued more than 100 victims from the site and provided necessary health care till transportation was arranged by the team
Conducted thorough investigation of the site after post extinguishing operation and identified the main causes of the fire
Participated in mock drills to educate the public about necessary measures for preventing fires and basic medical treatment given to the victims
Investigated site locations to collect possible evidences and collaborated with the police to catch the culprits
Probationary
As an employee of The New York City Fire Department, it is our duty to know its mission state and what its internal core analysis consists off. “As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, the FDNY protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors. The Department advances public safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the FDNY to make significant contributions to the safety of New York City and homeland security efforts. The New York City Fire Department’s internal core analysis consists of: Service: the department continues its unwavering call to protect and serve. Bravery: courage is the foundation of each character. Bravery is the ability to overcome fear through fortitude, instinct, compassion for others and training. Safety: our citizens must be reasonably free from danger, especially deliberate, harmful acts. With the best equipment and training, the department can reduce the risk to the public and its members at fires, emergencies and medical incidents. Honor: the enormous commitment necessary to perform the department’s tasks requires excellence of character. They inspire each other through pride in the unit, which is a belief that every action reflects on all the members of the unit, both past and present. Dedication: a commitment to the objectives to their mission is an essential part of their code of conduct. The faithful observance of duty, calls for the FDNY to fulfill their obligations professionally and honestly. Preparedness: by combining all of the components of their core values, the FDNY will maintain its constant state of readiness to meet all threats and c...
Introduction Those interested in pursuing a career in firefighting are faced with many options when it comes to selecting a department to apply to. Attaining a career with Columbus Fire is often a goal of students in Central Ohio, and for good reason. Problem The Columbus Division of Fire is a large organization that hires candidates using a standard civil service hiring process every two years (unless there is not a need). This means that if the city has enough employees at the end of the two-year cycle to continue operations, they can opt to forgo a testing process until it is needed.
NFPA. "Fire Investigator." In Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033, 16-19. Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2012.
These ten things are necessary for any new firefighter. If you wish to be successful you must respect the job, ask questions when in doubt, manage your ego, understanding failure equal death, how to maintain a truck, handling an emergency, safety, accountability and keep an open mind to learning new things. It is hard work, but it totally worth it in long run. Remember stay hungry to learn, study new fireground tactics. Learn by doing, reading, and listening.
# Coleman, Ronny J., et al.Fighter's Handbook: Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response. Delmar/Thompson Learning, Stamford, CT, 2000.
Dropping everything he’s doing Joe quickly runs to the fire poll and proceeds to exits the building, sirens soaring over head, and fire truck engines starting up, he rushes to slip on his gear, he feels good about himself knowing he’s a hero, he holds his helmet under his right arm, and jumps on the bright shiny red fire truck, he taps the sparkling smooth metal twice, and they pull out of the fire station, as they arrive at the house, he spots the bright red and orange fire, instantly everything slows down, and his heart speeds up, other than the thrill and overall well-being of this career. Job duties, Salaries, Requirements, Hours, and other information about this career are also something to think about.
The most pressing issue facing Detroit, in regard to fire, is the steady amount of burning vacant or delipidated buildings, and second to that is the high rate of home fires. For the purposes of this project, the capabilities of
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a firefighter? Firefighting can be a very rewarding job if you make it one. Not only do you get to ride around in a cool fire truck, you get to help people every day. Even though the job is very physically demanding, if you keep yourself in good shape and train, you will do just fine. The job also gives you a since of pride knowing that you are making a difference in someone’s life.
The duties and responsibilities of the fire department are most importantly responding to fires and other emergencies that involve the assistance from the department such as vehicle accidents, flooding, emergency rescue, and first aid response. When it comes to a fire departments duties and responsibilities when it comes to mutual aid agreements it is to coordinate planning, multiply the response resources available to any one jurisdiction, ensure timely arrival of aid, arrange for specialized resources, and minimize administrative conflict and litigation post-response.
Their role is to ensure that those who help in the recovery are trained to respond to any such disaster.
In 1973, one of the most influential reports to ever come out of the fire service was created. This report would change the fire service forever and still to this day have a great impact on the way things are done in the fire service. One of the most impacted sectors within the fire service is the way firefighters perceive and implement fire prevention strategies and techniques. This report was called “America Burning” and was published by the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The report was sent directly to the president of the United States of America, who at the current time was Richard
Firefighters are more than friends. You can't fight fires with friends. To fight fires you need a brotherhood. The men and women of the fire service across the globe consider each other family, this is one of the grand traditions of the fire department. Firefighters are constantly looking out for one another, thinking about the things they do and how it may affect the other’s lives and safety. Life safety is of the highest priority in the business of fire rescue. To achieve a safety standard there are many tasks that fire personnel are expected to carry out, for both a personal and a team related purpose. One of these tasks is the daily inspection of the fire apparatus upon arrival to the fire station. This task is with most certainty the most essential process that fire personnel are responsible for in order to get through the shift safely and efficiently.
Every year communities struggle each year around the nation with issues of life safety. In 2012, the nation’s fire departments responded to 31,854,000 responses that resulted in the deaths 0f 2,855 civilians and injuring 16,500 causing an estimated $12,427 million dollars in damage. (United States Fire Administration, 2014) These incidents put at risk 345,950 career and 783,300 volunteer firefighters that resulted in the deaths of 81 individuals (U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2013) and nearly 70,000 reported injuries. ( Karter & Molis, 2013) These numbers represent incidents that are determined to be in the line of duty but do not take into consideration the long-term health risk issues that may develop. Evidence shows that he hazards associated with Fire and Emergency Services are consistent across the board whether paid or volunteer and jeopardize the lives and health of each individual, placing administrative and physical control measures reduces this risk to firefighter within an organization. While it is impossible to eliminate the hazards firefighters face, it is important to identify these hazards as the first step in reducing the potential for loss of life and wellbeing both physically and mentally.
Okray, Randy, and Thomas Lubnau. Crew Resource Management for the Fire Service. Tulsa, OK: PennWell, 2004. Print.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) in 1985 approved a secure set of guidelines in which the Ethics Committee acknowledged a need towards the importance and upkeep on the development of ethical decision making (British Psychological Society, 2009). The BPS aims to maintain the highest standards of professionalism; uphold ethical attitudes,