AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Aerial Firefighter
SUMMARY: Immensely gifted Firefighter with over eight years experience in firefighting work combating and extinguishing fires as well as responding to medical and related emergencies.
Summary of Qualifications
Deep knowledge of modern fire-fighting principles and techniques.
Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and concepts related to emergency medical care.
Uncommon knowledge of the principles and practices of rescue work including the administration of first aid.
Strong knowledge of the use and maintenance of assigned apparatus and equipment.
Excellent knowledge of streets, buildings, and target areas within response area.
Profound mechanical aptitude as applied to fire and rescue service.
Immense ability to understand and follow directions.
Solid ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual.
Remarkable ability to communicate verbally with the public, other city employees and responders.
Profound ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees and the public.
Excellent ability to wear and function in protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus while performing strenuous work for extended periods of time.
Uncommon ability to work for long periods of time requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
Sound ability to safely operate and efficiently use assigned apparatus and equipment.
Excellent ability to write complete and accurate reports.
Profound ability to work under extremely stressful situations remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property.
Uncommon integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Assist with the pre-flight each day and maintain helicopter in a constant state of readiness.
Clean helicopters as needed.
Assist department mechanics during maintenance.
Construct and maintain helispots while on fire, assist with calling drops when needed, perform passenger loading and unloading, maintain porta-tanks, construct fire line, assist with cargo transport, and all other initial attack duties needed to suppress fire.
Works Department, Minneapolis, MN 1998 - 2002
Firefighter
Responded to emergency alarms by driving assigned apparatus and equipment to scenes of emergencies as dispatched.
Operated a pumping engine to boost water pressure from street mains to hoselines or from open water supplies by suction.
Responded to fire, emergency medical, rescue and hazardous materials incidents.
Verbally communicated with others in person, by telephone, and by two-way radio.
Assisted with on-site control of automobile and human traffic.
Responded to emergency medical situations.
Responded to emergency rescue calls.
Participated in fire prevention and public education.
Inspected residential and commercial buildings for fire hazards.
Reported tactical information to officer for follow-up.
Education and Professional Training
State of Minneapolis Certified Fire Fighter State of Minneapolis Certified Medical Technician