T. SCOTT GEORGE
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Health and Safety industry professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting a wide variety of problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. SKILLS
Hazardous Material Technician,
Firefighter, Technical Rescue
CDL Driver with Hazmat and
Tanker Endorsements
Extensive knowledge of OSHA
Standards 1910 & 1926
Emergency Response
Preparedness and Rescue
Industrial HSE
Crew Management and
Leadership
Accident Investigation
Confined Space, Fall Protection,
Trench, High angle rope,
Hazmat, First Aid/CPR/AED
Instructor
Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and Metering for Contamination
EXPERIENCE
Instructor Trainer III - Contracted January 2024-February 2024 MSA Safety / Cranberry PA
Conducted training on fall protection equipment repair (MSA SRL’s full service)
Conducted training for fall protection authorized user, Competent person
Confined Space Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor instructor
Confined Space rescue Instructor Non Entry, and Entry Rescue Dive Shop Manager-Trainer-Service Technician March 2021-Curent Mars/Steel City Scuba Mars/Coraopolis PA
Managed daily shop operations building relationships with customers and vendors.
Trained students of varying experience levels based on international diving standards.
Maintained rental equipment and assisted customers in proper fittings.
Obtained certifications to service all equipment.
Certified instructor in multiple areas of diving, including Public Safety diving and water safety.
.Operations Manager-Rescue Technician- Instructor Trainer July 2017-March 2021 Total Safety Houston, PA
Directed daily facility operations, including staff management, task delegation, equipment selection, distribution and use training, and customer service.
Maximized employee performance with effective training and close mentoring inhouse and external for customers.
Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Delivered crews and equipment to job sites by safely operating vehicles.
Health and safety training on all aspects of materials and codes at various locations Driver
Parking Lot Maintenance Services Pittsburgh, PA
October 2015 - July 2017
Maintained building grounds with skilled landscaping and debris removal.
Completed regular basic maintenance, including lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
Fixed problems with equipment using troubleshooting and repair abilities.
Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity. Instructor
Community College of Allegheny College/Allegheny County Fire Academy Pittsburgh, PA
January 2010 - October 2015
Advised students in matters related to Fire Safety and Rescue Techniques.
Evaluated student assignments and exams and provided regular and timely feedback.
Encouraged students to persevere through difficult course content by providing constructive feedback.
Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies Emergency Medical Technician – Technical Rescue Captain NorthWest EMS Pittsburgh, PA
July 2005 - October 2015
Coordinated smooth hospital transfers by reporting observations and treatments to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare facility staff.
Restored patient vitals through basic and advanced cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Protected medical personnel, patients, and general public by operating vehicles safely and in line with regulations.
Delivered emergency care with excellent triage abilities, medical knowledge, and sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds.
Responded to accident scenes, triage victims, and determined order of care for different patients and injuries. Landscaper
Plantscape Pittsburgh, PA
August 1999 - July 2005
Maintained good customer relations by skillfully handling landscaping needs and resolving problems.
Planned effective designs based on customer wants, budget levels and area climate.
Produced cost-effective and attractive designs for residential and commercial clients.
Enhanced look of homes and businesses through completion of superior landscape designs. EDUCATION
No Degree - Many Certificates and Licenses, OSHA 10, PA –EMT, Firefighter, Hazmat Tech, Rescue Tech Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA VOLUNTEER
Firefighter / Public Safety Diver - Instructor
Stowe Township VFD Stowe Township, PA
September 2015 - Current
Evaluate emergency scenes to assess SCUBA resources needed..
Leading search and rescue or Recovery operations underwater. Firefighter
Stowe Township VFD Stowe Township, PA
January 2024 - Current
September 2015 - Current
Evaluate emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources.
Leading search and rescue operations to recover and transport injured persons. Swift Water Rescue Technician
Allegheny County Swift Water Team 490 Pittsburgh, PA April 2012 - Current
Rescued distressed persons using lifesaving techniques and equipment.
Minimized injuries by teaching individuals how to correctly use equipment.
Deployed to many areas in the state to assist in rescues. Team Leader
Allegheny County HazMat Team 430 Pittsburgh, PA
March 2001 - Current
Constructed containment areas to support abatement and decontamination operations.
Mitigated contamination by quickly addressing and resolving emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Employed monitoring tools to identify presence of hazardous materials.
Fixed problems with equipment using troubleshooting and repair abilities. Firefighter
Ben Avon VFD Pittsburgh, PA
July 1999 - August 2015
Evaluated emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources.
Rescued victims and ventilated structures using forced entry techniques. REFERENCES
Available upon request