Robert Patterson
North Salem
Summary
Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Center Twp Fire Department
Lebanon
09.2024 - Current
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, and other tools.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Driving and operating fire apparatus
Facility Maintenance Worker
Hendricks County Fair Grounds
Danville
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for setting up and tearing down events
- Maintained records of preventive maintenance procedures performed on machines and equipment.
- Installed new plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, valves.
- Performed minor electrical repairs such as replacing fuses, light bulbs, and outlets.
- Operated power tools such as drills and saws to perform necessary repairs.
- Cleaned and maintained all equipment used in facility maintenance operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from tenants or visitors at the facility.
Firefighter
North Salem Volunteer Fire Department
North Salem
09.2017 - Current
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, and other tools.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Drywall Laborer
D Graham Drywall
Lizton
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Hang and finish drywall
Education
High School Diploma -
Tri-West High School
Lizton, Indiana05-2018
Skills
- Hardworking
- Knowledgeable
- Fast learner
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Preventive maintenance
- Driving fire apparatus
Timeline
Firefighter
Center Twp Fire Department
09.2024 - Current
Facility Maintenance Worker
Hendricks County Fair Grounds
10.2021 - Current
Drywall Laborer
D Graham Drywall
12.2018 - 10.2021
Firefighter
North Salem Volunteer Fire Department
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tri-West High School