Reid Wilson
Egbert,ON
Summary
Committed volunteer firefighter with experience in emergency response, fire control, and public safety education. Strengths include quick decision-making under pressure, physical stamina, and teamwork skills. Have contributed to safer communities through effective firefighting and life-saving efforts. Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Essa Fire Department
Thornton, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Continuously training to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Owner
Wilson’s Property Maintenance LTD.
Thornton, Ontario
04.2019 - Current
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Supervised tasks, monitored progress milestones and evaluated quality to achieve timely results.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Labourer
R.A Electrical
Cookstown, Ontario
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured warehouse organization through proper material placement on racks, shelves, and in bins.
- Performed multiple types of manual labor.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Education
Firefighter I & II - Firefighting
Southwest Fire Academy
Waubaushene, ON04-2024
Hazardous Materials Awareness And Operations - Firefighting
Southwest Fire Academy
Waubaushene, ON04-2024
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek Secondary School
Barrie, ON06-2023
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Incident command
- Map reading and navigation
- Vehicle extrication
- Public education
- Burning building entry tactics
- First aid and CPR
- Physical fitness
- Critical thinking
- PPE use
- Excellent communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
Affiliations
- Snowmobiling
- Mountain Biking
- Running
- Working on motors
Certification
- Working at Heights - November 2023
- Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Level C - June 2024
- Chainsaw Awareness - November 2024
- DZ License - January 2025
- Workplace Violence & Harassment - February 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Labourer
R.A Electrical
10.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
Essa Fire Department
05.2024 - Current
Owner
Wilson’s Property Maintenance LTD.
04.2019 - Current
Firefighter I & II - Firefighting
Southwest Fire Academy
Hazardous Materials Awareness And Operations - Firefighting
Southwest Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek Secondary School
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