Patrick Schuyler

• Managed daily operations, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new clients.
• Supervised a team of skilled painters, providing training and mentorship to improve performance.
• Streamlined project management processes, increasing efficiency in scheduling and resource allocation.

• Responded to emergency calls, providing swift and effective firefighting services.
• Conducted fire safety inspections, identifying hazards and recommending improvements.
• Operate and maintain department apparatus including engines, ladders, and rescue equipment.
• Collaborated with community organizations to promote fire prevention education initiatives.
• Provide emergency medical care, such as first aid, CPR, and stabilization of patients.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
• Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
• Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
• Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
• Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
• Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
• Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
• Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
• Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.

LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS

• 10+ years of dedicated service to LaPorte City
• President of 501C3
• Directed charitable fundraising
• Led training exercises for the fire department
• Mentor for beginning firefighters
• Funded the program titled "Sounds Off for Safety"