Matthew Bennitt
Bakersfield
Summary
Seeking position as Firefighter with the Mckinney Fire Department. Highly trained Firefighter proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing safe and efficient firefighting. Brings 16 years of fire fighting experience with the Kern County Fire Department.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer
Kern County Fire Department
01.2022 - Current
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
- Enhanced firefighter safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance on fire apparatus.
Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
09.2011 - 01.2022
- Perform aggressive and safe fire attack to protect life and property.
- Provide medical care to residents of Kern County while being prepared for all types of emergency responses that may occur with highest level of care.
- Train fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Maintains training in each type of emergency situation, such as vehicle extrication, use of ladders, confine space, high and low angle rope rescue, proper hose management on a fire, and safe operation of fire apparatus.
- Interaction with the community to provide public education and performing school programs to teach youth about fire prevention and safety.
Seasonal Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
03.2007 - 09.2011
- Constructed fire hand line by removing fuel from the fire.
- Obtained Class B license in order to drive and operate fire vehicles to aid in wildland fires.
- Understanding importance of communication on wildland fire incidents.
- Operation and safety of a chain saw.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Reduced fire hazards in communities.
- Knowledge of the fire line handbook.
Education
Fire Science
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CACurrent
Skills
- Weather conditions assessment
- Fire suppression tactics
- Apparatus inspection
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Mechanically inclined
Certification
California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter I
California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter II
California State Fire Marshal Rescue Systems I
California State Fire Marshal Fire command 1A
California State Fire Marshal Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A
California State Fire Marshal Fire apparatus Driver/Operator 1B
Timeline
Engineer
Kern County Fire Department
01.2022 - Current
Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
09.2011 - 01.2022
Seasonal Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
03.2007 - 09.2011
Fire Science
Bakersfield College
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