Willie Williams
Crete
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter/Paramedic with extensive experience at Lansing Fire Department, excelling in emergency response and fire suppression. Proven ability to assess incidents and perform search and rescue operations in hazardous environments. Skilled in administering medical care and collaborating with emergency personnel to ensure swift and effective responses to critical situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Lansing Fire Department
Lansing
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Crete fire department
Crete
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Sauk village fire department
Sauk Village
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harold L. Richards
Oak Lawn, IL06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Medical care
- Hazardous material handling
- Search and rescue
- Incident assessment
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Lansing Fire Department
01.2022 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Crete fire department
01.2019 - 01.2022
Firefighter/Paramedic
Sauk village fire department
01.2017 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Harold L. Richards
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Prairie State College
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