Bernadette Richards
Upper Burnie,TAS
Summary
Energetically contributed to the Tasmania Fire Service as a Volunteer Firefighter, enhancing team cohesion through rigorous training and drills. Demonstrated expertise in fire safety and pump operation, Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level causal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Tasmaina Fire Service
03.2008 - 10.2017
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Minimized risk of accidents on scene by following established protocols regarding traffic control management.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Education
TasTAFE
Burnie, TAS09.2017
Hellyer College
Burnie, TAS11.2015
Marist Regional College
Burnie, TAS12.2014
Skills
- Map Reading and Navigation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Safety
- Fire containment
- Fire pump operation
- Map Reading
art
in my free time i offend design a whole range of art work from design tattoos for family and friends, to painting a range of halloween characters from old to new on to canvas, i also make resin craft from skull statues , ash trays, dream catchers, key chains etc.
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Tasmaina Fire Service
03.2008 - 10.2017
TasTAFE
Hellyer College
Marist Regional College
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