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Work History
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Brayden Hicks

Watertown

Summary

Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication and quick decision-making.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/EMR

Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department
04.2025 - Current
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.

Ambulance Operator

First Call Ambulance Service
04.2025 - Current
  • Contributed to successful patient outcomes by providing vital information to hospital staff upon arrival.
  • Collaborated with fellow EMTs to provide comprehensive care for patients during transport.
  • Conducted thorough equipment checks to guarantee all tools were functional and ready for use during emergencies.


Firefighter/EMR

Watertown Fire Department
12.2023 - Current
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.

Horizontal Construction Engineer

US Army Reserve
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitored construction activities to facilitate design specifications and contracts according to schedule and within budget.
  • Mobilized tractor crawler to clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill and stockpile.
  • Prepared construction reports to document progress and recommend corrective courses of action.
  • Collected and managed data to develop engineering estimates.

Emergency Medical Responder

Acadian Ambulance
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Upheld strict adherence to protocols, regulations, and procedures for maintaining a safe working environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Communicated effectively with family members or bystanders to gather relevant information about the patient''s condition or incident details.
  • Determined nature and extent of illness and injury for patients and transported to hospital.

Customer Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Built strong relationships with clients through attentive service, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Emphasized product specifications to meet customer needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.

Clerk Trainer

QuikTrip
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated training, evaluated employees' work and corrected problems with clerical team.
  • Reduced errors in daily operations by providing detailed guidance on company procedures and policies for all trainees.
  • Mentored junior trainers on effective instructional techniques and methodologies, elevating the quality of our entire training program collectively.
  • Managed the scheduling of training sessions to minimize disruption to daily operations while maximizing participation and engagement from all staff members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School
Watertown, TN
05-2024

Skills

  • Structural firefighting
  • Fire safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Medical response
  • Emergency response
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Emergency scene management
  • Firefighting
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Community relations

Accomplishments

2024 Firefighter of the year, Watertown Fire Department

Certification

  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
  • NREMT-R


Timeline

Firefighter/EMR

Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department
04.2025 - Current

Ambulance Operator

First Call Ambulance Service
04.2025 - Current

Emergency Medical Responder

Acadian Ambulance
02.2025 - 04.2025

Customer Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2024 - 01.2025

Firefighter/EMR

Watertown Fire Department
12.2023 - Current

Horizontal Construction Engineer

US Army Reserve
04.2023 - Current

Clerk Trainer

QuikTrip
03.2022 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Watertown High School

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