Fire Alarm Technician

Objective

Seeking for a challenging and interesting role of Fire Alarm Technician in a company where my experience and knowledge can be utilize and enhance.

Work Experience

Alarm Technician
Wildland Fire and Resource,
Soldotna

• Scheduling, organizing and conducting educational fire presentations and home visits.
• Inspecting and issuing burning permits utilizing fire behavior skills;
• Utilizing computers for reports and web-based programs;
• Submitting complete and accurate incident and investigation reports in a timely fashion;
• Maintaining fire readiness and carrying out fire suppression activities;
• Providing assistance in conducting preliminary fire investigations to determine and secure points of origin on Wildland fires;
• Performing as an Incident Commander on initial and extended attack fires utilizing helicopters, Wildland fire engines, hand crews, and other resources;
• As Incident Commander, would be responsible for strategy/tactics, safety of personnel, accountability of equipment, and cost accountability;
• Supervising employees, including making assignments, monitoring and evaluating work, and training;
• Performing duties on incident under arduous field conditions for extended periods of time;
• Reporting to work on time and dependably;
• Availability for fire assignments in and out of the Area and State;
• Maintaining certification to operate emergency vehicles, including negotiating through traffic with red lights and siren.

Education

• Bachelors of Business science, Dakota State University (SD)

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to educate and express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interview witnesses and deal with individuals who may not fully cooperate.
• Ability to perform independently as a wild land fire investigator.
• Ability to control, direct and supervise people under stressful emergency response situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to proficiently operate pumps, chain saws, hand tools, radios, global positioning units, compass, and related fire suppression equipment.