Micheal Hastings
Lexington
Summary
With a strong background at Lexington County Fire Service, I have advanced from Firefighter to Ride Up Captain, demonstrating leadership and emergency response skills. My skills in operations, mentorship, and problem-solving improve team efficiency and safety. I am proficient in fire service techniques and promoting collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ride Up Captain
Lexington County Fire Service
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic duties
- Log fire reports recording details from incident responses
- Lead fire trainings such as hose pulls, hose loads, forcible entry, auto extrication
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Engineer
Lexington County Fire Service
03.2021 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Maintained apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Maintained meticulous records of incident responses, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and future reference.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Firefighter
Lexington County Fire Service
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency and non emergency calls
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Westminster, MD06-1992
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization and time management
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Dependable and responsible
- Communication
Certification
- Fire Officer 1
- Instructor 1
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 300
- Strategies and Tactic for Initial Company Operations
- Preparing for Initial Company Operations
- Lexington Fire Officer Academy
- Introduction to Technical Rescue
- Technical Rescuer
- Trench Rescue 1
- Pump Ops 1 & 2
Timeline
Ride Up Captain
Lexington County Fire Service
07.2023 - Current
Engineer
Lexington County Fire Service
03.2021 - Current
Firefighter
Lexington County Fire Service
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Fire Officer 1
- Instructor 1
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 300
- Strategies and Tactic for Initial Company Operations
- Preparing for Initial Company Operations
- Lexington Fire Officer Academy
- Introduction to Technical Rescue
- Technical Rescuer
- Trench Rescue 1
- Pump Ops 1 & 2
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
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