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SARAH FELHABER

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Dedicated Firefighter with 11 years of experience responding to emergencies. Collaborative and teamwork-oriented individual with track record of performing rescues, operating vehicles and working with crews to extinguish fires. Well-versed in emergency protocols.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter

Ottawa Fire Service
03.2013 - Current
  • Rescued victims and ventilated structures using forced entry techniques
  • Addressed hazardous situations to determine strategy for investigating, suppressing, or extinguishing fires
  • Evaluated emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources
  • Participated in cleaning and maintaining fire station facility and grounds
  • Laid hose and used water streams and ladders to access and extinguish fires following set procedures
  • Gave talks to students and community members about ways to prevent fires, escape dangerous situations and use fire extinguishers
  • Mitigated hazards with periodic fire hazard inspections of residential and commercial buildings
  • Cleaned, replenished and maintained vehicles and equipment following each call
  • Studied local streets, roads and buildings to respond to emergency calls with speed and efficiency
  • Attended field training to stay up to date with new procedures and emergency and rescue activities
  • Handled fire scenes clean up by removing debris and burned items
  • Inspected and completed routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers and apparatus
  • Responded to emergency and routine alarms alongside firefighting team members
  • Led search and rescue operations to recover and transport injured persons
  • Maintained level of physical fitness required to carry out firefighting duties
  • Performed basic emergency medical care in field and under stressful conditions
  • Prepared incident reports and documentation utilizing departmental computer
  • Assisted in managing emergency scenes for personnel coordination, crowd control and traffic management.
  • Completed OFS Supervisor 101 Course
  • Completed NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer
  • I am currently on the Acting Safety Officer list

Education

Diploma, Introduction to the Fire Service, Safety in the Fire Service, Fire Behaviour and Chemistry of Combustion, Fire Ground Operations - Theory and Practical, Fire Ground Communications, Communications Written and Verbal, Fire Prevention I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate, Firefighter Fitness Training including the York Test, Critical Thinking - English, Critical Thinking - Psychology, Confined Space Awareness Certificate, Environmental Protection, Emergency Patient Care I Certificate, Ice/Water Rescue, Handling Electrical Emergencies, Handling Gas Emergencies, WHIMIS, Auto Extrication -

ST Lawrence College Brockville
Brockville, Ontario
06.2009

Skills

  • Building containment
  • Emergency response
  • Ladder rescue
  • Search and rescue
  • Fire control
  • Patient Care

Timeline

Firefighter

Ottawa Fire Service
03.2013 - Current

Diploma, Introduction to the Fire Service, Safety in the Fire Service, Fire Behaviour and Chemistry of Combustion, Fire Ground Operations - Theory and Practical, Fire Ground Communications, Communications Written and Verbal, Fire Prevention I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate, Firefighter Fitness Training including the York Test, Critical Thinking - English, Critical Thinking - Psychology, Confined Space Awareness Certificate, Environmental Protection, Emergency Patient Care I Certificate, Ice/Water Rescue, Handling Electrical Emergencies, Handling Gas Emergencies, WHIMIS, Auto Extrication -

ST Lawrence College Brockville

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