David Drew
Greenville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter at Parker District, and River Falls Fire District. Proven ability to excel under pressure, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and structural firefighting expertise. Recognized for training recruits and leading emergency responses, fostering teamwork and enhancing safety protocols. First aid certified and committed to delivering exceptional service.
Experienced with emergency response and rescue operations. Utilizes critical thinking and quick decision-making to ensure safety and efficiency. Track record of effective teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
River Falls Fire District
10.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring rapid and effective action in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions to enhance safety.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, maintaining proficiency in specialized techniques for diverse scenarios.
- Trained new recruits on firefighting protocols, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork within the department.
- Led incident command during emergencies, coordinating resources and personnel for optimal response effectiveness.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
Engineer
Parker District Fire Department
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Drive fire apparatus emergent/non-emergent
- In charge of making sure the fire apparatus was in great operating shape and tools are in good working order
- In charge of gathering information on emergency calls for record keeping puproses
Backend Shift Lead
Cabelas
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members, enhancing overall performance and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, ensuring timely replenishment to meet demand fluctuations.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and increasing productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
Package Handler
FedEx Home Delivery
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently sort and transport packages within warehouse environment.
- Ensured accuracy in package labeling and documentation to maintain operational integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet daily shipping targets.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and best practices for package handling procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas to promote a safe working environment.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
Broadband Technician
Charter Communications, Spectrum
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of broadband services for residential customers.
- Learned to troubleshoot connectivity issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of service requests.
- Supported customer inquiries, providing clear instructions for service usage.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing on-site installations and repairs.
- Troubleshot issues related to broadband equipment, swiftly identifying root causes of malfunctions and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Assisted coworkers in completing complex installations or repairs, utilizing strong teamwork skills for successful outcomes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while maintaining a strong commitment to quality workmanship standards.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or priorities as dictated by client needs or emergency situations.
Education
Berea High School
Greenville, SCSkills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Emergency Medical Responder certified
- Work well under stress and sleep deprived situations
- Work well with others to achieve goals
- Great problem solving skills
Accomplishments
While working at Parker Fire Department I have received awards for "Life saving" awards, unit citation award, fire fighter of the year, and the Lamar Headrick award. The "life saving" award is awarded to an individual that ran a cardiac arrest call, the patient had no pulse, life saving efforts were used to resuscitate the patient and the patient survived. The unit citation award was given to me for life saving efforts provided to a patient while operating at a residential structure fire. I was awarded the fire fighter of the year, for training efforts, working well with others, reliability, great attitude, and hard work. In 2025 I received the Lamar Headrick award, this award was by far the highlight of my career. This award is given to the individual who best represents the man that Lamar was, hard working, honest, loyal, good moral compass, engages in training, and cares deeply for others.
Certification
ICS:100
ICS:200
ICS:300
ICS:400
ICS:700
ICS:800
EMR: Emergency Medical Responder
Traffic incident management
Reduction of Opioid Loss of Life Practitioner
1152 Fundamentals of Firefighting
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
Hazmat Technician
Rail Car Emergency Responder
Confined Space Entry
Confined Space Rescue
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Aerial Operations
Pump Operations 1
Teex Swifwater Online
Technical Rescuer
Fire Officer 1
Fire Instructor 1
Fire Instructor 2
Building Construction for Company Officer
Firefighter Survival
Basic Auto Extrication
Rescuing the Rescuer
Timeline
Firefighter
River Falls Fire District
10.2024 - Current
Engineer
Parker District Fire Department
08.2016 - Current
Backend Shift Lead
Cabelas
02.2014 - 08.2016
Package Handler
FedEx Home Delivery
06.2013 - 04.2014
Broadband Technician
Charter Communications, Spectrum
10.2009 - 05.2013
Berea High School
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