Damion Wise

• Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
• Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
• Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
• Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Directed work of 50 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
• Maintained required maps and records.
• Trained, oversaw and corrected personnel fighting fires.
• Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
• Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
• Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
• As fire instructor, supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
• As fire instructor, presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
• As fire instructor, observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
• As fire instructor, trained recruits in strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
• As Executive Officer, handled overtime management, scheduling issues and staffing requirements for fire rescue department.
• As Executive Officer, used job-related software to regularly support and track staffing.
• As Executive Officer, verified payroll, balanced leave time hours to support accounting processes.
• As Executive Officer, coordinated and staffed warming stations regularly as well as provide reports

• Assessed 5-10 patients daily gathering incident and medical history information.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

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• Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
• Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.