Benjamin Kamminga
Marengo
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic at Rolling Meadows Fire Dept. Proven leadership in training and mentoring, alongside expertise in emergency response and hazardous materials handling. Skilled in apparatus inspection and maintenance, ensuring operational readiness and safety in high-pressure situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Rolling Meadows Fire Dept
08.2005 - Current
- Certified fire apparatus engineer with CDL driving and operating structural pumpers, tankers, ladders trucks, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills developing training and serving as a mentor to new recruits and instructor to firefighters.
- Apparatus committee member - design, purchase, and maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to NFPA standards.
- Certified fire investigator investigating both criminal and accidental incidents.
- Dive team leader - created team - obtained equipment needed, trained members, and created protocols to follow.
- Swift water rescue technician.
Owner
Big Country Services Towing and Recovery
01.2005 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Aviation Machinist Mate
US Navy
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
Education
No Degree - Fire Investigator
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-2015
No Degree - Paramedicine
College of Lake County
05-2005
Skills
- Emergency response
- Vehicle extrication
- Dispatch
- Leadership and supervision
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Apparatus inspection
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Personal protective equipment
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Rolling Meadows Fire Dept
08.2005 - Current
Owner
Big Country Services Towing and Recovery
01.2005 - Current
Aviation Machinist Mate
US Navy
01.2000 - 01.2004
No Degree - Fire Investigator
College of DuPage
No Degree - Paramedicine
College of Lake County
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