Richard Brown
Blytheville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively supervised, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
West Memphis Fire Department
2016.05 - Current
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
Automotive Mechanic
Edwards Automotive
2011.09 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnostics of vehicle issues.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating with colleagues on complex repair jobs.
- Reduced downtime for customers by completing automotive repairs in a timely manner.
- Ensured safety compliance by performing thorough inspections on vehicles and implementing necessary repairs.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Blytheville Fire Department
2009.07 - 2016.05
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
- Enhanced firefighter safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance on fire apparatus.
- Supported firefighting operations with timely water supply management and pump operation.
- Assisted in rescue operations by skillfully operating aerial devices on fire apparatus.
- Increased team efficiency by training junior firefighters on the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus.
Education
No Degree - Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Tec, Emt-B
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR12.2009
High School Diploma -
Gosnell High School
Blytheville, AR05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Supervision and leadership
- Self-Directed
- Decision-Making
- Calm Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- CPR
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- High Angle Rope Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- FireFighter 1 & 2
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
Volunteer
Gosnell City Council-Elected
Gosnell Fire Department
Blytheville Fire Department
Timeline
Captain
West Memphis Fire Department
2016.05 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Edwards Automotive
2011.09 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Blytheville Fire Department
2009.07 - 2016.05
No Degree - Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Tec, Emt-B
Southern Arkansas University Tech
High School Diploma -
Gosnell High School
- CPR
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- High Angle Rope Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- FireFighter 1 & 2
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
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