Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Jeff Duncan

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Summary

I am a motivated, dependable, strong, respectful, hardworking, punctual, diverse and dedicated individual who is committed to becoming a Career Firefighter for the Wasaga Beach Fire Department. I'm willing and able to learn new skills quickly and effectively. I possess exceptional quick-thinking skills, communication skills and a calm attitude during high pressure situations. Excellent physical stamina, with proven ability to work without supervision. I'm a fun, friendly and easy to get to know individual who enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Central North Correctional Centre
08.2022 - Current
  • Monitor and supervise inmates' activities to maintain security and prevent disturbances within the facility.
  • Conduct routine inspections of cells, common areas, and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Enforce institutional rules and regulations while maintaining a respectful and professional demeanor.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies, including fights, medical situations, and disturbances, utilizing appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations.
  • Conduct searches of inmates, visitors, and facilities to prevent the introduction of contraband.
  • Collaborate with fellow correctional staff, including supervisors and medical personnel, to address inmate needs and maintain a safe environment.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.

Volunteer Firefighter

Wasaga Beach Fire Department
04.2019 - Current
  • Respond promptly to emergency calls, effectively mitigating fire incidents, conducting search and rescue operations, vehicle extrication and providing medical assistance as required.
  • Perform fire suppression duties, including operating fire hoses, extinguishers, and other equipment to control and extinguish fires.
  • Participate in regular training sessions and drills to maintain readiness and improve skills in fire suppression techniques, emergency medical care, and vehicle extrication.
  • Assist in community outreach programs, such as fire prevention education and safety demonstrations at schools and public events. Attend community events.
  • Collaborate with fellow firefighters and emergency response teams to ensure seamless coordination and communication during emergency situations.

Engineered Pre-Cast Technician/ Mould and Cage Fabricator, Quality Assurance Technician

Decast Ltd
11.2013 - 08.2022
  • Building concrete structures intended for infrastructure such as highways, bridges, etc
  • Reading blueprints to build concrete structures
  • Operating a crane and forklift as well as other types of power tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner
  • Ensuring a clean and safe work environment
  • Adhered to safety and reporting procedures
  • Completed physically-demanding tasks such as lifting heavy weight on a regular basis
  • Welded metal parts and rebar with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order
  • Test concrete to ensure conformity to specifications
  • Inspect all final products to ensure they meet ministry standards
  • Track and document all measurements and test specifications.

Casual Laborer

Chase Custom Homes and Renovations
06.2010 - Current
  • Clean construction site to eliminate possible hazards
  • Demolition of existing homes in preparation for renovations and salvage useful materials
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and hauled and hoisted materials.

Horticultural Technician

McMurter Landscape and Design
04.2007 - 11.2013
  • Supervise 3-4 employees, resolve conflicts
  • Structured and maintained a fast and safe work environment
  • Operated many power tools/generators (chainsaw, quick cut saw, power auger, Lawn equipment etc
  • Operated skid steer and excavator on regular basis
  • Snow removal during the winter season
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment
  • Maintained commercial and residential landscapes working in a team environment
  • Installed stonework according to design plan and client specifications
  • Completed physically-demanding tasks such as lifting heavy types of stone and aggregate.

Laborer

Firstview Homes
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • In charge of keeping jobsite clean/ safe both inside houses and outside to avoid hazards
  • Skid steer and fork lift operator
  • Supervisor of a crew of workers
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing, barricades, safety railings and ramps
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and hauled and hoisted materials
  • Operated many power tools, generators, compressors and heavy equipment.

Education

Secondary School Diploma -

Collingwood Collegiate Institute
01.2003

Skills

  • Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient response and resolution of incidents
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, essential for conveying critical information during emergencies
  • Quick learner of new skills
  • Ability to assess problems and determine solutions
  • Approachable, friendly and professional personality
  • Excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills in stressful situations
  • Ability to follow orders as well as strong leadership skills
  • Ability to manage the safety of others
  • Strong teamwork skills, able to work cooperatively towards common goal
  • Physically Strong, agile

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
  • Welding and crane certified
  • Hazmat Awareness and Operations
  • Firefighter Level 1&2
  • Behavioral Health Awareness (Peer Support)
  • Fitco ( Fitness test for Corrections)

Accomplishments

  • G, DZ class Licences,
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • First Aid/ CPR/AED trained


References

  • Bart Chase, Employer, (705) 790-3892, (705) 361-1443
  • Darryl McMurter, Previous Employer, (705) 623-5475
  • Gilbert Kuiper, Wasaga Beach Fire Department, (705) 790-1860
  • Sylvia Bray, Deputy Mayor Wasaga Beach, (705) 443-0520
  • Laura Borland, Deputy Clerk Town of Wasaga Beach, (705) 333-6182
  • Marlo Harley, Decast Ltd, (705)-627-3988
  • Croy Hingley, Staff Sergeant at Central North Correctional Centre, (705) 549-9470

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Central North Correctional Centre
08.2022 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Wasaga Beach Fire Department
04.2019 - Current

Engineered Pre-Cast Technician/ Mould and Cage Fabricator, Quality Assurance Technician

Decast Ltd
11.2013 - 08.2022

Casual Laborer

Chase Custom Homes and Renovations
06.2010 - Current

Horticultural Technician

McMurter Landscape and Design
04.2007 - 11.2013

Laborer

Firstview Homes
01.2002 - 01.2007

Secondary School Diploma -

Collingwood Collegiate Institute

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