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Ryan Bassett

Winchester,CA

Summary

This resume outlines my background as it pertains to the application for the position of Fire Captain. Over the course of my career, I have worked diligently to build the necessary skills and experience for the position by holding assignments on busy engine and truck companies, as well as staff assignments. My professional experience, commitment to our members/organization, and continuous will to improve public safety make me a qualified candidate for the rank of Fire Captain.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Orange County Fire Authority
03.2024 - Current
  • Operate fire apparatus in the suppression of structural, aircraft, wildland, and other types of fires
  • Respond to various emergency situations
  • Maintain and make minor repairs on fire vehicles, equipment, and facilities

Firefighter/ Paramedic

Orange County Fire Authority
01.2016 - 03.2024
  • Perform essential functions in the acts of firefighting, rescues, and medical emergencies while assigned to engine and truck companies
  • Assist in training both firefighter and paramedic recruits/students

Limited Term Firefighter

San Bernardino County Fire Department
09.2013 - 01.2016
  • Respond to fires, medical aids, rescues, and any other emergencies for the public
  • Serve as apparatus operator in addition to regular firefighter duties

Laborer/ Operator

Heartland Grading
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Perform any and all manual labor required across various construction sites
  • Operate light/ heavy machinery such as front loaders, water tenders etc..

EMT

CARE Ambulance
01.2012 - 09.2013
  • Respond to medical emergencies and serve as the treating/transporting EMT at emergency calls

Lifeguard/ Rec Aid

City of Barstow
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Ensure pool safety, enforce rules and regulations, perform rescues of swimmers, teach swim lessons
  • Perform opening and closing duties at pool/ city sports park

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

California Coast University
Santa Ana
05-2023

Fire Technology - undefined

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
01.2012

Skills

  • Firefighter 1/2
  • Firefighter 1/2 Instructor
  • Firefighter 1/2 Lead Skills Evaluator
  • Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician Instructor
  • Confined Space Rescue Technician
  • Fire Control 3
  • Trench Rescue Technician
  • Swift Water Technician
  • Paramedic

Department Involvement

Firefighter Academy 58 Instructor (Full-Time)

Firefighter Academies 50-60 Instructor (Part-Time)

Live Fire Cadre

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ALA Fire Academy Skills Evaluator

Part-time AARF

Benevolent Director

WEFIT Peer Fitness Trainer

Cadet Academy 21/22 Instructor

Cadet/Explorer Director

Honor Guard

Peer Support

Organizer of 2022 WEFIT Games

Paramedic Preceptor


Timeline

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Orange County Fire Authority
03.2024 - Current

Firefighter/ Paramedic

Orange County Fire Authority
01.2016 - 03.2024

Limited Term Firefighter

San Bernardino County Fire Department
09.2013 - 01.2016

EMT

CARE Ambulance
01.2012 - 09.2013

Laborer/ Operator

Heartland Grading
01.2010 - 01.2016

Lifeguard/ Rec Aid

City of Barstow
01.2008 - 01.2013

Fire Technology - undefined

Mt. San Antonio College

Bachelor of Arts - Management

California Coast University
Ryan Bassett