Samantha MacDonald

Respond to emergencies both on call and on scheduled casual shifts. Develop and implement Fire Prevention and Public Education Programs and Co-ordinate a Fire Prevention Team comprised from 6 Fire Stations.

• Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.

• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
• Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
• Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
• Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
• Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.