Seasoned Firefighter / ARFF Driver Operator with 10+ Years
Resume:
PRAKASH KHATRI
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Ontario, Canada
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Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Firefighter and Driver Operator with over 10 years of service in public, industrial, and airport firefighting environments. Proven expertise in structural firefighting, ARFF operations, hazardous materials response, pump operations, fire inspections, and emergency medical response. Highly disciplined, safety-focused professional with strong knowledge of NFPA standards, fire prevention, and emergency management systems. Seeking opportunities in airport, industrial, or municipal fire services in Ontario.
CORE COMPETENCIES
● Structural Firefighting & ARFF Operations
● Driver Operator (Pumper & Aircraft)
● Pump Operations & Mobile Water Supply
● Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
● Fire Inspections & Code Compliance
● Emergency Medical Response (CPR/AED)
● Incident Command System (ICS/NIMS)
● Fire Prevention & Public Education
● Emergency Communications
● Team Leadership & Safety Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Firefighter / Driver Operator
V2X – U.S. Space Force Ascension Auxiliary Airfield Island February 2025 – October 2025
● Respond to fire alarms, aircraft emergencies, industrial incidents, and medical calls
● Operate fire pumps, hose lines, portable extinguishers, and ARFF apparatus
● Perform pump operations during structural and aircraft rescue firefighting missions
● Conduct rescue operations involving trapped or injured persons
● Participate in fire drills, emergency simulations, and ongoing training programs
● Support fire prevention initiatives and emergency preparedness planning.
Firefighter / Driver Operator
DynCorp International – Afghanistan
2012 – 2021
● Provided firefighting services in high-risk industrial and aviation environments
● Conducted structural firefighting, ARFF operations, and hazardous materials response
● Operated pumper trucks, aircraft crash vehicles, and mobile water supply systems
● Performed fire inspections of temporary structures, fuel storage, and dispensing areas
● Ensured compliance with NFPA, ICC Fire Code, and Building Code standards
● Delivered fire prevention education and safety awareness programs
● Maintained accurate incident reports, inspection records, and operational documentation
● Coordinated emergency response activities under NIMS/ICS protocols
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
● Department of Defense (DoD) Firefighter I & II
● Department of Defense Aircraft Firefighter (ARFF)
● DoD Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
● DoD Aircraft Driver Operator
● DoD Pumper Driver Operator & Mobile Water Supply
● DoD Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II
● National Incident Management System (NIMS): 100, 200, 700, 800
● OSHA 30-Hour – General Industry
● American Heart Association (AHA) – CPR & AED
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
● Fire Inspection Reporting & Documentation
● Emergency Communications Systems
● Incident Reporting & Compliance Records
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