RESUME

Joseph L. Howard

SS# ****

PO. Box ***** Lemon cove

Ca, 93244

Cell Phone Number: 702-***-****

Email: aceun2@r.postjobfree.com

Clearance Level: Secrete

Clearance status: Active

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Certified by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)as Fire Fighter I & II, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations & HazMat Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply, Driver Operator ARFF, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I & Confined Space rescue.

EXPERIENCE:

Aug 2010 to Present,

Student, California State University Fresno

5241 North Maple Ave Fresno, Ca 93710

Cumulative GPA 3.80

559-***-****

Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise Science Option) awarded Dec 24, 2013 with honors.

June/2010 to Aug 2010, 84/100 Hours/week

Fire Fighter/ Driver Operator

ITT/Flour, Bagrum Air Base Afghanistan. APO AE 09354

(reference) Fire Chief, Anthony Hill

Functions as a member of an assigned aircraft or structural firefighting crew. Maintains firefighting emergency response vehicles, equipment, tools and protective clothing. Responds to emergencies suppressing fire and rekindling. Performs all assigned tasks in fire-ground operations according to Standard operating guidelines and AR 420-1.

Oct 2009 to May 2010, 84/110 Hours/week

Fire Engineer/Inspector

DynCorp International, Heart, AFGHANISTAN. APO AE 09382

(Reference) Lead Fire Engineer/Inspector, Todd Daniels 765-***-****)

Inspected building for all fire hazards and fire code infractions. Helped to reduce/eliminate those fire hazards ensuring fire safety codes were met according to Army Regulation 420-1.

Jan 2007 to June 2009

Student, College of the Sequoias

915 S. Mooney BLVD, Visalia Ca 93277

Cumulative GPA 3.93

(Reference) Professor, Camille Tomlin 559-***-****

Completed all basic and general education requirements required to obtain an Associate’s Degree in liberal arts, awarded May 22, 2009.

May 2007 to Nov 2007, 56 Hours/week

Fire Lieutenant

Tulare County Fire Dept

907 West Visalia Road

Farmersville, CA 93223

(Reference) Battalion Chief, Jeff Newton

Serves as the station Lieutenant responsible for major pieces of firefighting equipment and their regularly assigned crew. Studies field maps to become familiar with ground areas, specific locations, etc. and ensures that the Driver-Operator is thoroughly schooled in firefighting details. Keeps in touch with the status and progress of work while obtaining assistance from supervisor on problems that arise. Directs and participates in practice drills and training classes for assigned crew in phases of fire fighting techniques and equipment maintenance/use. Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury while preparing the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.

Aug 2005 to Nov 2006, 96/120 Hours/week

Firefighter/Driver Operator

KBR/ Halliburton Co. Baghdad IRAQ

(Reference) Fire Captain, Ryan Angelo (phone number can be found if requested)

Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary, and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft. Leads a crew in the operation of pumps, foam generators, extended waterways, ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment. Determines proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper. When operating a crash truck, maneuvers vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range. Operates or deactivates specialized mechanisms and systems, such as hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems

Aug 2001 to Aug 2005, 72/96 Hours/week

Driver operator/ Crew Chief

United States Air Force

4167 Tyndall Ave Nellis AFB, NV 89191

(Reference) MSGT Brian Miller 702-***-****

FORMAL EDUCATION:

B.S. In Kinesiology, exercise science option (completed Dec 2013)

A.S degree in liberal Arts (completed may 2009)

A.S in Fire Science (Close to completion)

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

HazMat Technician

First Responder/ CPR first aid

Vehicle extrication

EMT-B (anticipated completion July 2014)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

P-18, P-19, P-22/24, P-22/24 TYPE II, P-23, P-26, P,XX

Fire Fighter I & II January 31, 2002

Airport Fire Fighter January 31, 2002

Confined Space Rescue May 13, 2002

Driver/Operator PU October 10, 2003

Driver/Operator ARFF December 16, 2003

Driver/Operator MWS December 16, 2003

HazMat Technician June 9, 2004

Fire Instructor I June, 2005

Fire Inspector I June, 2014

Fire Officer I June, 2014

EMT-B (anticipated completion July 2014)

AWARDS OBTAINED:

AF Outstanding Unit Award

AF Good Conduct Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

AF Overseas Ribbon Short

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

Cum Laude Honors (California State University Fresno)

OTHER INFORMATION:

Trained and Certified other firefighters towards their Journeyman level, (5 level) while serving In the United States Air Force. Ran shift and crew assignments as well as managed day to day operations of my assigned fire house.

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