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Michael Pischke

Michael Pischke

Tomahawk,Canada

Summary

Experienced in multiple industries, proficient in operating skid steers, loaders, tandem axle trucks, and farm machinery. Adaptable and eager to learn new skills, prioritizing safety for myself and colleagues.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Fighter Air Hand

new venture safety services
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized water tenders and fire engines.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Conducted safety meetings to improve safety processes.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes or materials.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Use of air monitors to check what hazards are in the environment

Fire Fighter

Parkland county Fire
05.2006 - Current
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
  • Ensured fire apparatus readiness through cleaning, servicing, and regular upkeep.
  • Inspected hoses and breathing masks post-fire calls to ensure they function correctly.
  • Utilized shovels, hose lines, and water pumps to control and extinguish fires.
  • Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized water tenders and fire engines.
  • Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
  • Strategically placed equipment to enhance promptness during emergency situations.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Delivered urgent treatment to those injured in emergencies.
  • Collaborated with other emergency services when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Enhanced public awareness regarding fire safety.
  • Worked closely with dispatchers to deliver timely updates on fire progress and resource requirements.
  • Analyzed situation to devise necessary crew allocations and strategies.
  • Applied coordinated rescue strategies with location devices for safe patient evacuation.

Industrial Firefighter

Drayton Valley White Court & Rocky Mountain Hous
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, and fire extinguishers.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Maintained compliance with safety standards to promote workplace safety.
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
  • Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
  • Led and planned periodic safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
  • operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
  • Worked on equipment and demobilized fire equipment.

Operator

Trans Alta
02.2007 - 12.2021
  • Adjusted settings to optimize machine performance during production.
  • Engaged in handling chemical elements and raw materials such as coal and Fly Ash.
  • Implemented proactive measures in material usage to optimize cost efficiency.
  • Corrected product issues to enhance fulfillment reliability.
  • Resolved product and service-related issues through teamwork with diverse group.
  • Partnered with colleagues to develop solutions and ensure that deadlines were met.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Implemented strategies to identify and resolve root causes affecting production.
  • Utilized skid steer and loader to repair and fill pot holes on haul roads and to clean up fly ash spills

Small Engine Mechanic

Horizon Forest and Garden
05.2005 - 02.2007
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the workshop.
  • Adhered to company standards and manufacturer specifications while completing repairs.
  • Ensured accuracy of customer invoicing through detailed documentation.
  • Utilized chemicals and high-pressure water systems for engine and equipment cleaning post-repairs.
  • Completed submission of warranty claims, incorporating necessary serial and model details.
  • Conducted repairs and part replacements to maintain equipment functionality.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repaired small engines, including lubricating parts.
  • Diagnosed and serviced engines, outdoor machinery and handheld devices.
  • Maintained and stored tools properly to uphold shop efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough repairs on various systems leading to improved performance of small engine equipment.
  • Applied specialized knowledge to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
  • Customized solutions by understanding specific customer maintenance requests.
  • Overhauled entire engines to restore functionality and keep equipment running at peak levels.
  • Read and utilized information from factory service manuals to complete work and test systems according to official procedures.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Developed strategic solutions in conjunction with team members to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

Small Engine Mechanic - undefined

N.A.I.T
Edmonton, AB
05.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Franck Maduck High School
Drayton Valley, AB
09.2004

Skills

  • First-aid and CPR
  • H2s alive
  • Confined space
  • Common safety orientation
  • Experience adjusting machine parts
  • Experience operating complex machinery
  • Safety Protocols
  • Equipment assembly
  • Equipment operation
  • Loading and unloading protocols
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Communication
  • Flexible
  • Critical thinking
  • NFPA 1001
  • NFPA 472 hazmat awareness and operation
  • Wiled land and urban fire fighting
  • Wiled land fire fighting
  • Dozer boss certificate
  • IAPD driving course
  • IFSTA Chapter 4 pump driver and operator
  • ICS 200
  • Basic Emergency Management
  • Forklift training
  • Skid steer Training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Industrial Firefighter

Drayton Valley White Court & Rocky Mountain Hous
04.2022 - 04.2025

Fire Fighter Air Hand

new venture safety services
03.2022 - Current

Operator

Trans Alta
02.2007 - 12.2021

Fire Fighter

Parkland county Fire
05.2006 - Current

Small Engine Mechanic

Horizon Forest and Garden
05.2005 - 02.2007

Small Engine Mechanic - undefined

N.A.I.T

High School Diploma - undefined

Franck Maduck High School

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