Chris Carter
Summary
Confident Firefighter and Pool Officer who works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great personal skills and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
City Of Richmond
06.2008 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Carpenter
EllisDon
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of concrete form work.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Assistant General Manager
Feenies Restaurant
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Manager of Operations
Cactus Club Cafe
10.2003 - 11.2006
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
No Degree - NFPA 1001
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC12.2007
Business Diploma - Hospitality/Business
Camosun College
Victoria, BC04.2002
No Degree - Health Sciences
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC2000
Skills
- Fire officer 1 and 2
- Fire Suppression Tools Operations
- Rescue Equipment Use
- Community Education
- Medical Response
- Scott technician
- THARR
- Pump operator Engines/quint
Languages
English
Certification
Fire officer 1 and 2
ESM 1 and 2
Fire Service Instructor
THARR
Timeline
Firefighter
City Of Richmond
06.2008 - Current
Carpenter
EllisDon
11.2007 - 06.2008
Assistant General Manager
Feenies Restaurant
11.2006 - 11.2007
Manager of Operations
Cactus Club Cafe
10.2003 - 11.2006
No Degree - NFPA 1001
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Business Diploma - Hospitality/Business
Camosun College
No Degree - Health Sciences
University of Victoria