Derek DaPonte
Loris
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 3.5 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Recognized for earning the Firefighter of the year in 2021.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City Of North Myrtle Beach, SC.
03.2020 - Current
- Responded to fire alarms and extinguished fires.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Truck Driver
Blue Max Transport
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Bartender
Captain Archie's
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
Truck Driver Equipment Operator
G. Lopes Construction
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Truck Driver
JP Noonan
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
Truck Driver
Mozzone Lumber
01.2007 - 10.2015
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MAHigh School Diploma -
Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical Vocational
Taunton, MA06.2004
Skills
- Firefighting
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- CDL A
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Active Learning
- Training and Development
- Supervising Employees
Certification
- Firefighter II
- EVDT
- Pump Operator
- Truck Co. Support Operations
- Confined Space Rescue
- HAZMAT Technician
- Trench Rescue
- High Angle Rope Rescue
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- NIMS ICS
- 3930 IOW FOR BASIC AUTO EXTRICATION
- I-300 & I400
- Flammable Liquids and Gas Firefighting
- Incident Safety Officer
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
City Of North Myrtle Beach, SC.
03.2020 - Current
Truck Driver
Blue Max Transport
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Captain Archie's
03.2018 - 03.2020
Truck Driver Equipment Operator
G. Lopes Construction
11.2015 - 03.2018
Truck Driver
JP Noonan
10.2012 - 11.2015
Truck Driver
Mozzone Lumber
01.2007 - 10.2015
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical Vocational
- Firefighter II
- EVDT
- Pump Operator
- Truck Co. Support Operations
- Confined Space Rescue
- HAZMAT Technician
- Trench Rescue
- High Angle Rope Rescue
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- NIMS ICS
- 3930 IOW FOR BASIC AUTO EXTRICATION
- I-300 & I400
- Flammable Liquids and Gas Firefighting
- Incident Safety Officer
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