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Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
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Blake Kerley

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Professional firefighter with proven expertise in emergency response, fire suppression, and rescue operations. Strong focus on teamwork and delivering results in high-pressure environments. Adept at adapting to changing situations and ensuring safety. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous material handling, vehicle extrication, and community relations. Reliable and driven to protect and serve.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Firefighter/AEMT

Knoxville Fire Department
07.2020 - Current

Marketing Professional

Regal
05.2015 - 07.2020

Pharmacy Technician/Cashier

Ingles
04.2010 - 06.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05-2016

Halls High School
Knoxville
05-2012

Accomplishments

  • Preplan Committee member
  • Member of inaugural KFD AEMT class during Fall 2024 semester
  • Unit Citation for involvement in residential fire on 12/23/2022
  • Distinguished Service Award for involvement in hazardous materials incident on 10/10/2024

Certification

  • Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator
  • Advanced EMT
  • Fire Department Instructor I
  • Firefighter I, II
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Pumper Driver Operator
  • TARS Vehicle Extrication

Timeline

Senior Firefighter/AEMT

Knoxville Fire Department
07.2020 - Current

Marketing Professional

Regal
05.2015 - 07.2020

Pharmacy Technician/Cashier

Ingles
04.2010 - 06.2016
  • Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator
  • Advanced EMT
  • Fire Department Instructor I
  • Firefighter I, II
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Pumper Driver Operator
  • TARS Vehicle Extrication

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing

University of Tennessee

Halls High School
Blake Kerley