Jon Maples
Kilcoy,QLD
Summary
Passionate Volunteer Firefighter excelling in emergency response, fire suppression, and equipment maintenance. Proven success in minimizing property damage and ensuring smooth team coordination during crises through regular training, strategic equipment placement, and adherence to safety protocols.
Emergency response professional with a strong background in firefighting and rescue operations. Known for quick thinking and effective action during crises, contributing to successful team efforts. Dependable and adaptable, always ready to meet evolving situation needs, focusing on safety and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Queensland Fire And Emergency Services - Qfes
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Upheld high levels of readiness while on call, ensuring timely response to any potential emergencies.
Bus Driver
Bribie Island Coaches
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Inspected bus for any mechanical issues before departure.
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers, fostering welcoming and friendly environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonnyrigg High School
Bonnyrigg, NSW12-1993
Skills
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Wildland Firefighting
- First Aid Certified
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Firefighting activities
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire Safety
- Hazard Prevention
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Queensland Fire And Emergency Services - Qfes
02.2024 - Current
Bus Driver
Bribie Island Coaches
01.2010 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Bonnyrigg High School
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