Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Training
Certification
References
Languages
Interests
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Tommy Pham

Toronto,ON

Summary

Communicative Firefighter dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through preventative, productive and protective services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue in rural areas, marine operations, and wildland firefighting.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Firefighter

Georgian Bay Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
  • Specialized in rural, wildland, and marine firefighting
  • Serviced the cottage pumps on boat access only locations to protect island communities
  • Provided effective and high quality emergency services with limited resources under stressful situations

Confined Space Rescue Technician

Rescue Me
09.2021 - Current
  • Secured life safety through rescue plans, safety precautions, and emergency procedures
  • Ensured safety compliance during rescues by implementing proper protocols and procedures.
  • Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels to avoid injuries and fatalities
  • Assisted in setting up rope rigging and hauling systems to safely evacuate patients.

Emergency Medical Responder

Rescue 7
10.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by providing timely and efficient emergency medical assistance in various situations.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients of diverse backgrounds while addressing their individual needs and concerns.
  • Improved patient outcomes by performing critical lifesaving interventions such as CPR, AED usage, and airway management.

Stone Mason Assistant

TL Masonry
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Build and repair structures which include walls, archways, windows, chimneys, and pillars
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks
  • Constructed long-lasting chimneys to meet use and aesthetic requirements
  • Operated drills, angle grinders, and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.

Manager

Express Thai Cuisine
01.2006 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Assisted with menu development, resulting in a diverse and appealing selection for patrons.
  • Oversaw inventory control practices, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.

Education

Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training

Centennial College
941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8
09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

York University
198 York Blvd, North York, ON M3J 2S5
03.2020

Skills

  • Public Education
  • Fire Prevention
  • Medical Assistance
  • Rescue Operations
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Wildland Firefighting

Volunteer Experience

  • Canadian Blood Services, Blood Donor
  • Toronto Fire Department, Rob Penney Slowpitch Fundraiser
  • Habitat for Humanity, Merchandiser
  • Georgian Bay Fire Department, Public Educator
  • Rescue 7, COVID-19 Tester

Training

  • Fire Suppression
  • Emergency apparatus driver including marine vessels
  • Rescue Operations (motor vehicle accidents, including snowmobile and water vessels, confined space entrapment, water hazards, industrial accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials)
  • High/low angle and rope access rescue

Certification

NFPA 1001 Level 1-2

NFPA 1072

Emergency Medical Responder

Red Cross EFR and BLS

SPRAT Level 1 (The Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians)

Confined Space Operations Technician

SP-103 Wildland Firefighting

IMS 100

Working at Heights

MED-A3

Pleasure Craft

Lockout Tagout

Hydrogen Sulfide, Asbestos, MMNF Awareness

Respiratory - SCBA and Airline Awareness

Resilient Minds

Toronto Community Police Academy

Legislation-23-2-E

References

  • Paul Mathieson, Toronto Fire District Chief, (647) 400-7319
  • Chad Dowell, Georgian Bay Deputy Fire Chief, (705) 529-3283
  • Zbigniew Koszela, Toronto Fire Captain, (416) 708-5697
  • Rob Gutray, Toronto Fire District Chief, (416) 567-9705

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Thai
Elementary

Interests

Dragon Boat Racing

Boating

Painting

Building Houses/Home Improvement

Microsoft Office 

Photoshop

Timeline

Volunteer Firefighter

Georgian Bay Fire Department
10.2022 - Current

Emergency Medical Responder

Rescue 7
10.2021 - Current

Confined Space Rescue Technician

Rescue Me
09.2021 - Current

Stone Mason Assistant

TL Masonry
07.2018 - 07.2020

Manager

Express Thai Cuisine
01.2006 - 04.2020

Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training

Centennial College

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

York University

NFPA 1001 Level 1-2

NFPA 1072

Emergency Medical Responder

Red Cross EFR and BLS

SPRAT Level 1 (The Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians)

Confined Space Operations Technician

SP-103 Wildland Firefighting

IMS 100

Working at Heights

MED-A3

Pleasure Craft

Lockout Tagout

Hydrogen Sulfide, Asbestos, MMNF Awareness

Respiratory - SCBA and Airline Awareness

Resilient Minds

Toronto Community Police Academy

Legislation-23-2-E

Tommy Pham