Professional Resume Template for
Firefighter
Ethan J. Brooks
Denver, CO
(303) 555-0142
ethan.brooks@email.com
linkedin.com/in/ethan-j-brooks
Professional Summary
Collaborative Firefighter with 5 years of experience performing fire suppression, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical operations. Proven track record of responding to 400+ emergency calls annually, reducing average response time to under 4.5 minutes, and conducting 50+ community fire safety inspections. Proficient in operating hydraulic rescue tools, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and advanced life support equipment.
Work Experience
Firefighter / EMT — Denver Fire Department
Denver, CO | June 2022 – Present
- Responded to over 450 emergency fire, rescue, and medical calls annually, maintaining an average turnout time of under 60 seconds.
- Administered emergency medical care as a licensed EMT on 180+ medical aid calls, achieving a 98% patient stabilization rate before transport.
- Led fire safety and hazard mitigation audits for 85 commercial properties, identifying 120+ violations and improving compliance by 40%.
- Maintained and tested 15+ specialized rescue tools and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weekly, achieving zero equipment failures during emergency operations.
Apprentice Firefighter — Aurora Fire Rescue
Aurora, CO | September 2020 – May 2022
- Executed fire suppression and search-and-rescue operations in a team of 4, resolving 300+ incidents under NFPA 1001 standards.
- Conducted weekly inspections and maintenance on 3 fire engines and associated safety gear, reducing mechanical downtime by 15%.
- Delivered 25 public fire prevention seminars and station tours to over 1,200 local residents, raising community safety awareness.
- Completed 240 hours of advanced technical rescue and hazardous materials operations training, earning Pro Board certification.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology
Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO · 2020
Skills
Fire suppression, Search and rescue, Hazardous materials response (HazMat Ops), Emergency medical services (EMT-B), Vehicle extrication, Incident Command System (ICS), Fire prevention inspection, Equipment maintenance, High-angle rescue, Hose handling, SCBA, Hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of Life)
Projects
Community Smoke Detector Program
Role: Program Lead
Tools: GIS Mapping, Firehouse Software, Microsoft Excel
Directed a 6-month initiative targeting high-risk neighborhoods, installing 350+ smoke alarms and reducing structure fire casualties in target zones by 100%.
Physical Training Program Redesign
Role: Fitness Peer Coordinator
Tools: NFPA 1500 Guidelines, Fitbot, Excel
Redesigned shift training protocols for 35 personnel, improving average physical ability test (PAT) completion times by 12% over 6 months.
Certifications
- Firefighter I & II (NFPA 1001 / Pro Board) (2020)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) - NREMT (2020)
- Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472 / Pro Board) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Volunteer Wildland Firefighter support during summer fire seasons (2021-present)
- Availability: 4 weeks notice
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$45,000
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$95,000
Avg:
$65,000
Growth Outlook:
Employment of firefighters is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The need to replace firefighters who retire or exit the labor force will drive most openings. Demand will also be sustained by municipal conversions from volunteer-based to career-staffed stations as local populations expand.
3% growth over 10 years
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