Cole Martin
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Confident Firefighter that works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City Of Kamloops
04.2010 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Mill Worker
Tolko Industries
10.2005 - 04.2010
- Monitored processes and made adjustments to maintain product specifications and production volume.
- Checked operational safety of assigned mill equipment to report any quality or maintenance problems or issues to supervisor.
- Set-up, adjusted and monitored processing machinery.
- Assessed equipment operating reliability and performed routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting.
- Operated forklift to load, unload and move timber supplies from one destination to another.
Wildland Firefighter
Grayco Contracting
03.2003 - 10.2005
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
Education
Firefighter Seals Certification - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training
Kilgore College Fire Academy
Kilgore, TX08.2004
Skills
- Medical Response
- Equipment and Building Inspection
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire Prevention Education
- Fire Pump Operation
- Reading Comprehension
- Forest Fire Response and Suppression
Timeline
Firefighter
City Of Kamloops
04.2010 - Current
Mill Worker
Tolko Industries
10.2005 - 04.2010
Wildland Firefighter
Grayco Contracting
03.2003 - 10.2005
Firefighter Seals Certification - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training
Kilgore College Fire Academy
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