Russell Paul Prater
Mount Juliet
Summary
Responsible and reliable job seeker who conducts work in a professional manner. Hardworking and passionate about fire fighting and helping the community. Eager to continue to grow as a fire fighter and emergency responder. Excellent team player who thrives in teamwork situations but is also able to work independently. Willing to take on added responsibilities with a positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter
LaVergne Fire And Rescue
08.2023 - Current
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth coordination during emergency operations and disaster responses.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Assisted in the investigation of fire causes to identify patterns, determine origin points, and prevent future occurrences.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries, and panic.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Almaville Fire And Rescue
08.2020 - Current
- Drive and operate structural pumpers and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Lay and connect hoses, hold nozzles and direct water streams as part of fire suppression activities including breaching and ventilation at active scenes.
- Participate in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Participate in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Oversee equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Train new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiate first aid measures to alleviate further injury, extricate motor vehicle victims and prepare victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Monitor and respond to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Collaborate with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Evaluate areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
Equipment Operator
City Of Smyrna
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Operate range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill which includes the following: forklifts, dump trucks, tractor mowers, skid loaders, backhoes and bull doziers.
- Maintain and clean equipment after each job and inspect.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Communicate with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Enforce compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Operate commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites pulling a 25 foot trailer and maintain clean driving record. CDL licensed.
- Grade earth and smoothe surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Assess work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Conduct road closures and detours while maintaining employee and public safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Juliet Christian Academy
Mount Juliet, TN05.2021
Skills
- Firefighting
- Life and Property Protection
- Safety and Security
- Hose Control Precision
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Fire Fighter
LaVergne Fire And Rescue
08.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
City Of Smyrna
12.2021 - 08.2023
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Almaville Fire And Rescue
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mount Juliet Christian Academy
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