BENJAMIN ROBERTS
Fountain Inn
Summary
Dedicated Fire Captain with 26 years of experience (20 of those years with Fountain Inn Fire Department), established pre-hospital care and fire rescue skills. Understanding of fire prevention, solid understanding of emergency medical care and rescue methods. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with knowledge of report writing and emergency medical equipment handling proficiencies. Comfortable making decisions in stressful conditions and emergencies. Competent team building experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City of Fountain Inn
07.2021 - Current
- Lead responses on emergency calls
- Oversaw apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Compiled and maintained log books and run reports.
- Led shift to becoming a team
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Conducted annual performance evaluations
- Time card approvals
- Preserved order, discipline and cohesion among team members on shift
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand
- Liaison between team members on shift and Chief
- Assisted in compiling department budget
Fire Lieutenant
Fountain Inn Fire Department
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed the shift and scenes in the absence of the Captain
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations
- Preserved order and discipline among 5 subordinates
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations
- Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using Emergency Reporting
Engineer
Fountain Inn Fire Department
01.2005 - 07.2019
- I have served in many roles here at Fountain Inn Fire Department and formerly served as an Engineer on B Shift
- I had multiple opportunities to serve as a leader for Fountain Inn Fire Department
- In the absence of the shift lieutenant, the engineer moved up to that role to serve as the shift officer
- I also assisted in shift trainings in multiple disciplines however focused on the medical training for B shift
- I have been fortunate enough in my career to serve in leadership roles such as Chief of Greenpond VFD as well as Assistant Chief
Volunteer Firefighter
Greenpond Fire Department
01.1998 - 08.2017
- I served as a volunteer firefighter as well as many other leadership roles
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation
EMT-Intermediate
Laurens County EMS
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Performed duties to the level of EMT-I and other duties as requested by the supervisor
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service
Education
General Education Courses -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCFire Office II
South Carolina Fire Academy
09-2024
Battalion Academy
State Fire Chiefs Association
09-2024
Skills
- Focus
- Supervisor
- EMS expertise
- Incident safety
- Life and property protection
- Public education
- Fire response team direction
- Personnel training
- Emergency Response
- Customer service
- Staff development and leadership
Timeline
Fire Captain
City of Fountain Inn
07.2021 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Fountain Inn Fire Department
07.2019 - 07.2021
Engineer
Fountain Inn Fire Department
01.2005 - 07.2019
EMT-Intermediate
Laurens County EMS
01.2001 - 01.2007
Volunteer Firefighter
Greenpond Fire Department
01.1998 - 08.2017
General Education Courses -
Greenville Technical College
Fire Office II
South Carolina Fire Academy
Battalion Academy
State Fire Chiefs Association
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