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Will Payne

Marietta

Summary

Dynamic Firefighter/EMT-B with Dekalb County Fire Rescue, skilled in crisis management and medical response. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in high-pressure situations, ensuring community safety and engagement. Adept at operating fire equipment and delivering impactful public education on fire prevention. Committed to excellence in emergency care and incident safety.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/EMT-B

Dekalb County Fire Rescue
Tucker
04.2024 - Current
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
  • Assisted in the transport of patients to medical facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team in providing quality patient care.

Team Member/Forklift Operator

Tractor Supply
Dallas
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
  • Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
  • Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
  • Answered phone calls regarding inquiries about products or services.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.

Education

Political Science

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Team collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Critical thinking
  • Community engagement
  • Report preparation
  • Fire equipment use
  • Medical response
  • EMS expertise
  • Incident safety
  • Radio communication proficiency

Certification

  • EMT_B
  • Firefighter 1 and 2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT-B

Dekalb County Fire Rescue
04.2024 - Current

Team Member/Forklift Operator

Tractor Supply
05.2022 - 03.2024

Political Science

University of West Georgia

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