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
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Firehouse Run Report Software
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