Experience

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  FDNY Foundation

  • Queens, New York, United States

  • Fire Safety Educator

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Queens, New York, United States

    Educating the citizens of New York City about fire safety via presentations and demonstrations.

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  New York City Fire Department

  • Firefighter

    • 2005 - 2015

    Executed duties as a top-performing firefighter supporting risk mitigation and emergency response management efforts. Assessed conditions, identified solutions to suppress and contain fires for the country's largest Fire Department. Guided and assisted victims, implemented solutions to prevent escalations. MULTIFACETED EMERGENCY RESPONDER: Garnered advanced skills in fire inspections, hazardous material handling and talent recruit★ Served as a FDNY Recruiter for the Office of Recruitment and Diversity.★ Certified First Responder with Defibrillation Engine Company .★ Member of the Decon Unit.★ Assessed for risk and compliance; assisted with building inspections to ensure compliance with fire and other safety codes. ★ Strong Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrated mechanical proficiency in the use of fire safety tools and vehicles; operated powerful hydraulic rescue tools to extricate victims from vehicles, trenches and buildings. ★ Earned two unit citations for controlled, contained and extinguished fires.★ Member of the Vulcan Society, served as a mentor, guided and supported the careers of three professionals who secured long horizon careers with FDNY.★ Conducted drills, fire inspections, physical fitness activities; prepared written reports on fire incidents and public safety demonstrations.Key Skills: Public Safety, Firefighting Techniques, Response and Recovery, Rescue Operations Management, Fire Inspections, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response, Leadership, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Training, Assessing Risk, Emergency Planning, Response & Procedures, Trauma Life Support, Facility & Equipment Maintenance, Hazmat, Mass Decontamination, Coaching, Training & Mentoring, Fire Prevention & Enforcement, Logistics Management