- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Playing Sports
JAMES FARLEY
Palatine
Summary
career objective
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. I am always trying to learn and better myself and advance further in my career.
Professional with experience in administrative roles, ready to excel in this position. Adept at managing operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring efficient workflow. Strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing requirements. Possesses excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with proven track record of achieving results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter EMT
Carpentersville Fire Protection District
08.2024 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Plumbers Assistant
Fitzgerald Plumbing
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Tested and checked systems to locate and correct leaks.
- Helped plumber work efficiently by carrying and organizing supplies, tools and equipment.
- Learned how to complete semi-skilled work like laying new pipe and connecting fittings.
- Assisted plumber with work such as kitchen and bath remodels and appliance installations.
- Performed basic work such as snaking drains with little oversight.
- Cut and threaded pipe as directed by the plumber.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, safely when required.
- Installed valves, faucets, sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures according to blueprints or instructions from the plumber.
FIREFIGHTER EMT-B
Byron Fire Protection Disctrict
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Responded to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents
- Maintained knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills.
- Maintained fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus
- Participated in physical training activities to maintain high level of physical fitness
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Administered first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons and provided emergency medical care such as basic and advanced life support.
EMT-B
IMG ambulance
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered first aid treatment and life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings
- Coordinated work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel
- Attended training classes maintained certification licensure, kept abreast of new developments in field and maintained existing knowledge
- Decontaminated ambulance interior following treatment of patients with infectious diseases and reported cases to proper authorities
- Comforted and reassured patients.
COVID-19 SCREENER
Edward Hines VA Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Took temperatures, and informed patients about the Covid symptoms making sure they were Covid free upon entry to the hospital.
EMT SHADOWING
Medex Ambulance
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Transported patients from dialysis appointments to the designated hospital and back to the respective rehabilitation facility or residence
- Maintained sterile environment for patients by following all OSHA standards and disposal of HAZ-MAT
- Obtained patient vital signs and patient medical history, while responding to emergency calls.
CORPORAL NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
Marine Corps
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsible for and directed the success of 9 Marines in support of their career development
- Collaborated with other NCOs to establish realistic daily training and physical training exercises
- Managed 3 other Marines and acted as Crew Chief and Driver Operator on the firetruck responsible for their safety during forward arming, refueling exercises, and emergency situations.
- Enhanced officer safety with introduction of new protective gear and safety protocols.
AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER
Marine Corps Air Station
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Tested and inspected fire trucks, tools, equipment, and gear as Truck Master to maintain essential gear readiness for fire scenarios
- Maintained strict safety protocols to ensure coworker safety for over 25 Marines
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls on the airfield: AV-8B aircraft crashes, hard landings, multiple low fuels and traps, medical emergencies, and an active building fire
- Trained continuously to maintain required standards of physical fitness and job knowledge for demanding work.
Education
Certificate - Fire Academy
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2024
CLASS, EMT CERTIFICATION -
OCTOBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021
Chicago, ILEMR, FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION -
DOD Fire Academy
11-2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Barrington High School
Barrington, RI06-2016
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Cooperative Relationships
- Problem Solving
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
- Military Bearing
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Leadership and supervision
- Self-awareness
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
Certification
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Officer I
- Public Telecommunicator I
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- HazMatOps-Personal Protective Equipment
- HazMat Ops Product Control
- Driver Operator of an ARFF Apparatus
- Basic Emergency Vehicle Operator
- FEMA ICS 100
- FEMA ICS 120
- FEMA ICS 130
- FEMA ICS 200
- FEMA ICS 300
- FEMA ICS 400
- FEMA ICS 700
- FEMA ICS 800
- Scott Air Supplied Products Technician Maintenance and Overhaul
- NFPA 1851 Care and Maintenance to Honeywell First Responder Products
Awards
- Meritorious Mast 2019
- Humanitarian Service Medal 2019
- Good Conduct Service Medal 2018
- Global war on Terrorism Medal 2017
- National Defense Service Medal 2016
Interests
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
Carpentersville Fire Protection District
08.2024 - Current
Plumbers Assistant
Fitzgerald Plumbing
09.2022 - 01.2024
FIREFIGHTER EMT-B
Byron Fire Protection Disctrict
01.2022 - 08.2023
EMT-B
IMG ambulance
08.2021 - 04.2022
COVID-19 SCREENER
Edward Hines VA Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
EMT SHADOWING
Medex Ambulance
01.2021 - 02.2021
CORPORAL NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
Marine Corps
11.2018 - 08.2020
AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER
Marine Corps Air Station
12.2017 - 08.2020
CLASS, EMT CERTIFICATION -
OCTOBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021
EMR, FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION -
DOD Fire Academy
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Barrington High School
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Officer I
- Public Telecommunicator I
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- HazMatOps-Personal Protective Equipment
- HazMat Ops Product Control
- Driver Operator of an ARFF Apparatus
- Basic Emergency Vehicle Operator
- FEMA ICS 100
- FEMA ICS 120
- FEMA ICS 130
- FEMA ICS 200
- FEMA ICS 300
- FEMA ICS 400
- FEMA ICS 700
- FEMA ICS 800
- Scott Air Supplied Products Technician Maintenance and Overhaul
- NFPA 1851 Care and Maintenance to Honeywell First Responder Products
Certificate - Fire Academy
Elgin Community College
Similar Profiles
Nicholas DoumaniNicholas Doumani
Fire Fighter EMT at Carpentersville Fire DepartmentFire Fighter EMT at Carpentersville Fire Department
Brian SimpsonBrian Simpson
Battalion Chief at Carpentersville Fire DepartmentBattalion Chief at Carpentersville Fire Department
Cameron SparksCameron Sparks
Volunteer Wildland Firefighter at Truckee Meadows Fire Protection DistrictVolunteer Wildland Firefighter at Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District