Derrick Davis
Greer
Summary
Experienced fire service professional prepared for leadership role. Proven ability to manage emergency situations, ensure safety protocols, and lead teams effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in dynamic environments, and consistently achieve operational goals. Skilled in incident command, firefighting techniques, and emergency medical response. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Greer
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Created comprehensive pre-incident planning documents to facilitate efficient responses in high-risk environments.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis sessions, utilizing lessons learned to refine operational guidelines and enhance future responses in similar situations.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Evaluated personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying individual strengths to match skill sets with appropriate assignments.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Engineer/EMT-Basic
City Of Greer
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained operational readiness by conducting daily checks on firefighting equipment, ensuring all gear was in proper working order.
- Educated the public on fire prevention measures through presentations and demonstrations at local schools and community events.
- Provided life-saving medical assistance by administering CPR or First Aid until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Engaged in physical fitness activities regularly to maintain peak performance levels required for emergency response situations.
- Promoted a positive image of the fire department by interacting professionally with the public and other agencies during calls for service.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Firefighter
City Of Greer
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Firefighter
Pelham Batesville Fire Department
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greer High School
Greer, SC05-2012
Skills
- Fire prevention
- Firefighter safety
- Technical rescue
- Incident command
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire suppression
- Fire department maintenance
- Personnel management
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Responding to Utility Emergencies
- NIMS-ICS for the Fire Service
- Hazmat Awareness Level
- Hazmat Operations Level
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Advanced Auto Extication
- Firefighter Survival (Rescuing the Rescuer)
- Rescuing our own (RIT)
- Building Construction Principles: Combustible
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Pump Operations I
- Aerial Operations
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
Engineer of the Year 2022
Engineer of the year is an award voted on by members of the department of a personnel who has gone above and beyond the required duties.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Greer
05.2023 - Current
Engineer/EMT-Basic
City Of Greer
06.2022 - 04.2023
Firefighter
City Of Greer
02.2017 - 06.2022
Firefighter
Pelham Batesville Fire Department
06.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Greer High School
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