Preston Young
Lebanon
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter at the Nashville Fire Department, skilled in structural firefighting and high angle rope rescue. Proven ability to build strong relationships, enhancing teamwork and achieving collective goals. Committed to saving lives and minimizing property loss through effective emergency response strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Nashville Fire Department
10.2017 - 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.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Salesperson
Fastenal
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2016
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Rescue equipment use
- Confined space rescue
- High angle rope rescue tech
- Swift water rescue
- Trench collapse rescue
- Vehicle extrication
- Usar Tech
Certification
- Driver/Operator Pumper Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification - Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard).
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Trench Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Urban Search and Rescue Specialist – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Confined Space Rescue Technician - State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
Timeline
Firefighter
Nashville Fire Department
10.2017 - Current
Salesperson
Fastenal
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Driver/Operator Pumper Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification - Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard).
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Trench Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Urban Search and Rescue Specialist – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Confined Space Rescue Technician - State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Tennessee Technological University
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