Lucas Faulkenberry
Lamar
Summary
A committed firefighter with a high interest in training and learning, who is willing to help build a team of well-trained and knowledgeable firefighters. Willing to learn and grow daily, and be a true team player. With useful knowledge in incident command and firefighting techniques, including suppression and extrication. Prior experience in the role of an acting company officer at various emergency scenes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Darlington County Fire District
Hartsville
05.2025 - Current
- Pump and Operate Fire Apparatus.
- Extricate victims from motor vehicle accidents.
- Clean and inspect fire apparatus.
- Run Incident Command on various emergency scenes.
- Train daily while on shift, and as a company, weekly.
Engineer
Palmetto Rural Fire Department
Darlington
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Operate and pump fire apparatus as a single-man engine company.
- Respond to various emergencies, and utilize best judgment on arrival to scenes.
- Utilize knowledge and skills to perform in the role of acting company officer at scenes.
- Run incident command on emergency scenes as an acting lieutenant.
- Develop a strategy at any given emergency scene, anticipating a developing incident.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Clarendon Middle-High School
Turbeville, SC06-2016
Skills
- Fire apparatus operation
- Incident command
- Victim extrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Fire equipment use
- Personal protective equipment
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire suppression work
- Apparatus inspection
- Forcible entry techniques
- Medical response
Certification
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Instructor 1 & 2
- Fire Fighter 1 & 2
- I-300
- Class E License
- Fire Investigation for First Responders
- Tech Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue 1
- TIMS
- Aerial Ops
- Pump Ops 1 & 2
- EVDT
- Auto Extrication
- Haz-Mat Ops
Affiliations
- Started as a volunteer for Sumter Fire Department
- Worked full time for Camden Fire for a year
- Volunteered for Kershaw County Fire service during and after being at Camden Fire
- Still an active member of Lamar Rescue Squad
- Worked full time and returned off duty as an engineer for Palmetto Rural Fire
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Darlington County Fire District
05.2025 - Current
Engineer
Palmetto Rural Fire Department
09.2022 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
East Clarendon Middle-High School
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