Payton Warren
Toccoa
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter II / EMT-A
Hall County Fire Rescue
Gainesville, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression, salvage, overhaul, search and rescue, and pre-hospital emergency medical care, implementing actions that saved lives and property, assisted Fire Marshal’s office in evidence searches at suspicious fire scenes, and adhered to safety procedures to minimize risks to firefighters and public.
- Conducts triage of multiple casualty incidents, determines severity of injuries, immobilizes patients, provides emergency medical care, transports patients to appropriate health care facility.
- Maintains fire/emergency medical equipment and apparatus, assures that all equipment is functioning properly, checks communication equipment each morning, and reports all equipment malfunctions or missing supplies immediately to the officer in charge.
- Assisted in pre-fire planning and instruction of fire safety, prevention, and emergency medical care programs to the public while completing necessary department forms and reports.
- Ensured fire stations were clean and organized to promote safety and efficiency.
- Acquired knowledge of local geography and vital infrastructure, enhancing emergency response planning.
- Participates in continuing education, training, and drills to maintain certifications.
- Completes all necessary forms and check sheets for department vehicles and equipment.
Firefighter II
Carnes Creek Fire Department / Stephens County Fire Service Station 2
Toccoa, GA
04.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression, salvage, overhaul, search and rescue, and pre-hospital emergency medical care, implemented actions to save lives and property, assisted State Fire Marshal’s office in evidence collection at suspicious fire scenes, and followed established safety procedures to minimize risk of injury to firefighters and the public.
- Maintains fire / rescue equipment and apparatus, assures that all equipment is functioning properly, checks communication equipment each morning, and reports all equipment malfunctions or missing supplies immediately to the officer in charge.
- Conducts triage of multiple casualty incidents, determines severity of injuries, immobilizes patients, provided emergency medical care. Assists in pre-fire planning, completes department forms and reports, and assists in instructing fire safety, prevention, and emergency medical care programs to the public.
- Acquired knowledge of local geography and routes to enhance navigation during emergency responses.
- Participates in continuing education, training, and drills to maintain certifications and skills.
- Maintains health and physical strength required to complete job responsibilities.
- Ensured compliance and readiness by completing necessary forms and check sheets.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Firefighter I & II
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA02-2024
Crash Victim Extrication
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA01-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Hazmat Awareness & Operations
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA01-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Crash Victim Extrication
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA01-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Fire Ground Hydraulics
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA09-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - NREMT-Advanced
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA11-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Hazmat Technician
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA02-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Rescue Technician - Rope Technician 1
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA03-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Instructor I
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA03-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Rescue Technician - Rope Technician 2
Hall County Fire Academy
Gainesville, GA05-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - NREMT - Paramedic
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA07-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - AHA BLS
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA10-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - NAEMT - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA10-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - AHA ACLS
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA01-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - AHA PALS
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA05-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Burn Life Support
Georgia DPH
Ellijay, GA01-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Hazmat Life Support
Cobb & Douglas Public Health Center
Marietta, GA05-2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Online11-2022
Skills
- Fire suppression tactics
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Advanced Emergency Medical Treatment
- Forcible Entry Tactics
- Vehicle Extrication Tactics
- Basic Life Support
- First-Aid and CPR
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Incident Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Fire Prevention Planning
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Hazardous Materials Identification
- Hazardous Material Spill Mitigation
- Hazard Prevention
- Public Outreach
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Communication Skills
- Leadership & Supervision
Timeline
Firefighter II
Carnes Creek Fire Department / Stephens County Fire Service Station 2
04.2025 - Current
Firefighter II / EMT-A
Hall County Fire Rescue
10.2022 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Firefighter I & II
Hall County Fire Academy
Crash Victim Extrication
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Hazmat Awareness & Operations
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - Crash Victim Extrication
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Fire Ground Hydraulics
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NREMT-Advanced
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Hazmat Technician
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Rescue Technician - Rope Technician 1
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Instructor I
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NPQ Rescue Technician - Rope Technician 2
Hall County Fire Academy
Certificate of Technical Studies - NREMT - Paramedic
Gwinnett Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - AHA BLS
Gwinnett Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - NAEMT - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Gwinnett Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - AHA ACLS
Gwinnett Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - AHA PALS
Gwinnett Technical College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Burn Life Support
Georgia DPH
Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Hazmat Life Support
Cobb & Douglas Public Health Center
Certificate of Technical Studies - NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
FEMA Emergency Management Institute