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Training Management

Location:
Covington, GA, 30014
Posted:
April 01, 2013

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Derek

Litt

Pierce

*** ****

Smith

Rd.

Covington, GA

***** ** ***

Phone: 770-

***-****

Email: derekpierce I

@hotmail.com

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent, Temporary, Term

Work Schedule: Full- Time, Shift Work

Work Experience: Balfour Beatty Construction 11/2012-Present

Atlanta, Ga Hours per week: 40

Sub/Safety Foreman

Supervised all the Sub-Contractors on the job. Ensured they were adhereing

to the plans and all safety regulations. Reported directly to the

superintendent

any and all issues. Maintained professionalism and completed all tasks as

assigned.

Baghdad Fire Department 04/2012-10/2012

Baghdad, Iraq Hours per week:72

Firefighter

Controls and extinguishes fires. May drive vehicle to scene of

fire following predetermined route, or selecting alternate route

when necessary. Operates and maintains fire pumps, foam

generators, boom and ground sweeps nozzles, ground ladders,

vehicle extrication equipment, emergency medical supplies, fire

hose, and other similar equipment. Uses a variety of special

protective gear (PPE) in situations where poisonous gases,

radioactive materials, and hazardous biological products are

involved. Performs daily preventive maintenance such as oil

changes, replacing packing in pumps, draining and flushing tanks

and ensuring firefighting equipment is ready at

all times and in useable condition. Performs safety audits and

inspections of housing and warehouses. Participates in physical

fitness program to enhance firefighting duties. Maintains a

professional image and efficiently completed all assigned tasks.

Wa1mart 08/2010- 04/2012

605 UnisaDr Hours per week: 30

Monroe, GA United

States

Orderfiller

Filled orders from the warehouse to be shipped to the stores.

Safely trained on forklifts involving inspections and battery

changes. Participated in mandatory and voluntary safety

training involving warehouse protocols, Material Safety Data

Sheets (MSDS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

Hand selected to be on the HAZMAT and Emergency Response

team. Trained to respond to large scale HAZMAT incident

involving ammonia release, emergency evacuation of employees

and customers, and correlating with responding emergency

municipalities.

Gwinnett County Fire 05/2009 - 08/2010

Department Hours per week: 52

Lawrenceville, GA United

States

Firefighter IIIEMT-1

Served as a fully trained driver/operator of fire fighting!BLS

crews engaged in the protection oflife and property. Safely

responded to alarms and combating fire requiring the full

performance of fire fighting tasks involving fire protection for

buildings, shops, warehouses, hangars, airfields, fuel and

explosive munitions storage areas, brush and wooded areas, and a

variety of other structures and facilities. Skillfully operated

structural apparatus single stage pumps, aqueous film forming

foam (AFFF) proportioning systems, high volume turrets, valves,

ladders, hand tools, power tools, self-contained

breathing apparatus and other firefighting equipment used to

extinguish fires, resolve incidents and protect life and property.

Ensured vehicles and equipment were operationally ready at all

times. Alternated as hose man, ladder man, and hydrant man, or

rescue man on a crew in the control and extinguishment of fires

and on standby duty during hazardous operations. Operated hose

lines of multiple sizes and length, performed forced entry,

ventilated structures, and performed salvage and overhaul. Pride in

apparatus cleanliness, maintenance tasks, equipment and facilities

were displayed at all times. Performed maintenance and inspection

on portable fire extinguishers. Lead fire protection inspections in

areas where no unusual fire hazards were expected and the

potential severity was low. Responded to numerous motor vehicle

accidents & other emergencies involving injury, illnesses;

encountered situations which have been life threatening. As a

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate 85, took the lead on

BLS calls, inventoried the first responding Med Unit, and ensured

all equipment was operational ready at all times. Instructed and

participated in formal drivers training for other firefighters.

Performed all duties as tasked.

Practiced safe driving techniques, vehicle positioning, and

vehicle specific license certification. Participated physical

fitness program. Performed all duties as tasked.

Rockdale County Fire 12/2005 - 05/2009

Department Hours per week: 52

Conyers, GA United States

Firefighter/Relief Driver

Served as a newly trained firefighter/first responder assigned to

crew engaged in structural firefighting, and hazardous materials

(HAZMAT) operations. Responded to the presence or potential

release of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or

controlling the release and to conduct performance of noninvasive

emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support

(BLS). Initiated medical protocols providing basic life support for

all personnel. Performed structural firefighting duties for many

facilities where building level construction varied. Became

proficient using striking and prying tools, ground, extension, and

roof ladders, thermal imaging cameras, donning and doffing PPE

and self contained breathing apparatus, advancing supply and

attack line, conducting building searches, horizontal, vertical, and

hydraulic ventilation, and various firefighter duties. Performed

the duties at the competency level of NFPA

1001, Firefighter, Level II, NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver-

Operator and Operations Level Hazmat Responder. Keeps abreast

of advances in fire technology through self-study, educational

resources, attending training seminars and reading trade

publications. Performed safety audits and inspections. Participated

in a firefighter certification training program & physical fitness

program

Education: Dekalb Technical School Covington, GA

United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate 09/2007

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Obtained EMT-I 85

Social Circle High School Social Circle, GA United States

High School or equivalent 05/200 I

Job Related Training: National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications-Firefighter III!

July 2006

National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications-Firefighter

Hazmat Awareness and Operations

Georgia Public Safety Training Center-Structural Fire Control July 2008

Georgia Public Safety Training Center-Fighting Fire In Sprinklered

Buildings July 2008

Georgia Public Safety Training Center-Fireground Hydraulics February 2008

Georgia Public Safety Training Center-Hazmat Operations and Awareness

October 2007

Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Rescue Specialist April 2007

Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Georgia Bus Extrication April

2007

Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Crash Victim Extrication April

2007

Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Infection Control March 2007

Federal Emergency Management Agency-] 00, 200, 700, 800

Federal Emergency Management Agency-Emergency Response To

Terrorism National Incident Management System- Incident

Command System for Fire Service December 2006

Lifenet Georgia- LZ and Helicopter Safety May 2006

Rockdale County Training Center- Defensive Driving Course august 2006

Georgia State Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate 85-39582

Shaw Incorporated- HAZMAT Technician- April2011

Georgia Class B non-commercial drivers license with firefighter

endorsement

Georgia Tech- Construction Safety and Health OSHA

DoD IFSAC Firefighter !Ill May 2012

Firefighting Apparatus Licenses

Heavy Rescue, 92ft Aerial, Pumper 1500 GPM or less, Medic Unit,

HAZMAT Response Unit

Name Employer Title Phone Email

Todd Weightes Rockdale County Fire 404 488

Fire Captain

References 1561

Department

:

KBR Inc. Fire Crew

Hilltop Holiness

Troy Gilroy 678-358-

Chief

Church Lynn 2328

Pastor

Rockdale County Fire

Head 404-695-

Engineer

Clay Department 5439

Yardborough 678-858-

8419 Indicates professional reference

Additional

Information:

Firehouse Run Report Software

Microsoft Office



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