Joshua Hicks
Chesnee
Summary
Enhanced overall team morale and productivity through strategic policy development and effective staff management. Achieved operational excellence in equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair. Delivered successful deployment, operation, and maintenance of artillery systems as a military veteran. Elevated team capabilities through comprehensive communications training, supervision, and organization of first aid/CPR. Fostered problem resolution and exhibited strong leadership in team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Westview Fairforest Fire Dept.
Spartanburg, SC
02.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring effective and timely action in crisis situations.
- Conducted fire safety inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective measures.
- Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Led training sessions for junior firefighters, enhancing team skills and knowledge retention.
- Advanced firefighting skills through continuous professional development, attending workshops and conferences relevant to the field.
- Maintained operational readiness by conducting daily checks on firefighting equipment, ensuring all gear was in proper working order.
Welder/Fabricator
Richards Welding and Metal Fabrication
Shelby, NC
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Field Artillery Cannoneer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Ground weaponry such as M777 Howitzers and Machine Guns were used to support training operations
- Participated in over 20 live fire training exercises
- Safely fired over 5,000 155mm artillery projectiles
- Took charge of various amounts of Marines during times in order to complete missions
- Overcame many obstacles to build confidence in myself and others
- Worked as a team with many Marines to complete all tasks given.
Education
High School -
Gaffney High School
Gaffney, SC01.2018
Welding Technology - Welding Certificate -
Institute of Innovation
Gaffney, SC01.2018
Skills
- Communications
- Training
- Supervision
- Organization
- First Aid/CPR/EMT
- Problem resolution
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- National Defense medal
- Global War on Terrorism medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Accomodation medal
- Emergency Medical Technician
Certification
-EMT
-First Aid
-CPR
-Welding
-Hazmat ops
Timeline
Firefighter
Westview Fairforest Fire Dept.
02.2024 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Richards Welding and Metal Fabrication
04.2023 - 12.2023
Field Artillery Cannoneer
United States Marine Corps
03.2019 - 03.2023
High School -
Gaffney High School
Welding Technology - Welding Certificate -
Institute of Innovation