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Kevin Griffin

Vancouver,BC

Summary

I am a long time fire captain with experience in dealing with the publics safety in high stress situations. I am a responsible and hard working communicator with extensive knowledge of the Vancouver and lower mainland area. I attended The University Of British Colombia on a sports scholarship, instructed youth hockey camps, in the summer months, and coached youth baseball teams. I have a strong first aid background, and I traveled to Sri Lanka on two different occasions to help rebuild communities after devastating tsunami events in the area as a humanitarian volunteer.

I bring a highly caring and positive energy to the work environment.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Fighter Captain, Richmond Fire Rescue

City Of Richmond
Richmond, BC
01.2000 - 05.2023
  • I am a retired fire captain with 25 years of experience, I have a good work ethic with a strong background of interacting and communicating with the public and team members.
  • I have experience driving many different sized fire apparatus, from ladder trucks and pumper trucks, to vans. I hold a Class 1, and a Class 6 drivers license.
  • I am familiar with navigating Vancouver and lower mainland streets.
  • I work efficiently alone or with a team.
  • I have worked in a team environment throughout my career in firefighting and a variety of sports teams.
  • I have been a licensed first responder for 25 years with a strong background in First Aid.
  • Responded to emergencies for structure fires, motor vehicle accidents and medical issues in a safe efficient manner
  • I have extensive experience locating city addresses with GPS

Claim Staker For Gold Mines

Cusac Gold Mines
Whitehorse, YT
06.1997 - 11.1999
  • Involved being helicoptered in to remote areas to set up base camps
  • Involved stake mining claim's in the surrounding area for Cusac Gold Mines
  • Involded in take soil and rock samples from the grid that has been claimed to supply data to the mining company.
  • Prepared technical reports documenting findings from the exploration process.
  • Performed site suitability studies while successfully overseeing personnel.
  • Adhered to safety practices during assessments and digging to protect personnel and equipment.

Landscaping And Grounds Maintenace

Vancouver School Board
Vancouver, BC
05.1990 - 03.1998
  • Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
  • Installed new landscaping features such as flower beds, shrubs and trees in accordance with design plans.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
  • Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards.
  • Swept and power washed hard surfaces to remove grime.

University Of British Columbia

Summer Hockey School
Vancouver , British Columbia
1985.06 - 1989.08

Instructor of young hockey players of varius ages, on and off the ice.

Western Hockey League, Left Wing

Portland Winter Hawks and Nanaimo Islanders
Portland OR, and Nanaimo BC, Oregan, British Columbia
1980.01 - 1984.02

Education

Firefighter Training Program - Firefighting

Justic Institute Of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC
07-1999

Bachelor of Physical Education - Kinesiology

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05-1989

High School Diploma -

Lord Byng Secondary
Vancouver, BC
06-1983

First Aid Level 3 - First Aid

First Aid Certificate For First Responders
Richmond Fire Rescue

Skills

Experience driving many different sized vehicles throughout the City, with a large emphasis on public and personal safety

  • Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Class 1 and Class 6 license
  • First responders first aid certificate
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Strong communication skills with the public and directing crew members
  • Work well unsupervised or in a team environment
  • Good experience coaching and communicating in a positive manner with youth sports teams in baseball and hockey camps at the University Of British Colombia

Timeline

Fire Fighter Captain, Richmond Fire Rescue

City Of Richmond
01.2000 - 05.2023

Claim Staker For Gold Mines

Cusac Gold Mines
06.1997 - 11.1999

Landscaping And Grounds Maintenace

Vancouver School Board
05.1990 - 03.1998

University Of British Columbia

Summer Hockey School
1985.06 - 1989.08

Western Hockey League, Left Wing

Portland Winter Hawks and Nanaimo Islanders
1980.01 - 1984.02

Firefighter Training Program - Firefighting

Justic Institute Of British Columbia

Bachelor of Physical Education - Kinesiology

University of British Columbia

High School Diploma -

Lord Byng Secondary

First Aid Level 3 - First Aid

First Aid Certificate For First Responders
Kevin Griffin