Ryan Long
Belton,Sc
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Work History
Substitute teacher, Fire instructor
Anderson County school system
Anderson County
05.2021 - 05.2022
- . Worked for the Anderson County school system as a substitute teacher. My primary position became a fire instructor for the Anderson County technical training school.
Peer support specialist
Greenville Memorial Hospital emergency department
Greenville
01.2022 - 05.2024
- 2022- became certified as a peer support specialist. First, going to work with U-turn health as a telehealth addiction counselor. Fulfilling contracts with the bureau of prison, then first responder contracts through the veterans Association and other federal related agencies. I transferred to in person with the Greenville Memorial Hospital emergency department. My primary job was with the internal medicine department providing support to anyone drug/alcohol, mental health related issues.
- . Certified suicide interventionist to serve with suicide prevention agencies.
Lead personnel for the Covid disaster response team
Anderson city fire department
Anderson city
01.2020 - 11.2022
- 2020- transferred to the Anderson city fire department. Served as a lead personnel for the Covid disaster response team.
Firefighter
South Greenville fire department
South Greenville
01.2018 - 10.2019
- .2018 became a full-time firefighter with the South Greenville fire department. During this time, I also worked part-time for the Williamston youth Academy as a guidance counselor.
Firefighter
West Pelzer volunteer fire department
West Pelzer
01.2000 - 01.2024
- 2000- I became a member of the West Pelzer volunteer fire department.
Fitter
Waldrop, mechanical heating and air
Spartanburg, SC
01.2025 - Current
- 2025 - current employee through Waldrop, mechanical heating and air. Primary role as a fitter. Fulfilling the role of safety liaison on numerous construction sites. Ensuring that safety protocols and training agendas are being met.
Lieutenant, Captain, Training officer
Anderson County fire system
Anderson County
01.2003 - 01.2020
- Here I would proudly serve the community and Anderson County fire system for the next 22 years.
- . 03 promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
- .05-07 promoted to the rank of captain.
- . During this time I would fulfill the position of the training officer for the station, and the county fire system.
- . I over saw the start up of the explorer program for the county. This included all 27 stations My primary role was to train the trainers. Each station had to have certified personnel in order to have Junior firefighters on the roster.
- . I played a vital role in teching fire safety education throughout the local school districts.
- . Technical rescue team member for Anderson County during the initial start up for the newly formed team. We were equipped to handle rescue operations ranging from confined space entry to deep water dives. High-level repel operations Swiftwater rescue. Responding to natural disasters and other emergencies.
- . Instructor for the Lee steam plant fire brigade. (Duke power) Here I taught flammable liquid and gas firefighting tactics along with confined space rescue and initial attack fire response along with mass casualty preparation.
- . A founding member of the Anderson County colorguard detail.
- . Selected for a pilot group of firefighters from across the state to create and implement a rescuing the rescuer standard operating procedure. This would become what is known today as the rapid intervention team. R.I.T.
- . 2020. While receiving my 20 year plaque for the station, I also received firefighter of the year.
Safety representative
Michelin research and development
Greenville, SC
01.2007 - 01.2017
- . 2007-2017 I was employed at Michelin research and development.
- . 07-09 operator at the machine testing facility. Safety representative for the department.
- . 09-17 tire damage research analysis. Provided detailed reports to engineers and designers to create a safer more sufficient tire for the consumer.
- . Served as a campuswide safety spoke. Participated in incident reporting investigation.
- . created numerous standard operating procedures for plant and machinery operations focusing on safety and improved ergonomics.
- . Certified forklift instructor for the company.
- . Team leader for the emergency response team. This included training personnel, company wide on various tactics related to fire, and plant safety awareness.
- . Fulfilled the role of tracking cost for my department this included scheduling work hours related to incoming test. Closely monitoring other factors that could influence the shops yearly budget.
Initial attack firefighter
US forest service
United States
01.1999 - 01.2004
- 1999-2004 recertified with the US forest service as a initial attack firefighter.
- . 2002- selected to join the Mt.Taylor hot shots. A crew of some of the most elite forestry firefighters in the world. Trained for and completed missions that involved high-level repelling and helicopter operations. Train for national disaster, response and recovery operations in remote terrain.
Student
Job Corps
Pisco National Forest
01.1995 - 01.1996
- 1995-while attending job Corps located in the Pisgah National Forest. I enrolled into the forestry firefighting class while also, starting a rigorous physical training routine. After passing the required testing I went to a work with the United States Forestry Commission for the 1995 and 96 fire season. Engaging in fire fights throughout the country.
Lead Painter
Painters Union
Atlanta
01.1995 - 01.1996
- 1995-96 During this time frame I was also employed with the painters union of Atlanta. We worked closely with the city planners preparing for the 1996 Olympics. My primary focus was residential housing. Prepping and painting residential housing. While also completing assignments at the Atlanta Braves Turner Field construction site.
Student
Schenk Job Corp
Brevard, NC
01.1994 - 01.1995
- 1994-95 I enroll at Schenk job corp. Here I obtain my GED while also completing the union apprenticeship program through the painters union. A trade that I have maintained expert level craftsmanship ever since.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Education
No Degree - Fire Fighting
03.2002
Skills
Effective communication
Strong leadership
Critical thinking and decision-making
Educator / instructor
Interests
My hobbies include coaching fast pitch softball, Teaching sunday school, Leading Wednesday night group, spending time with family down at the farm, riding the fourwheeler, And letting the dogs run, camping / hiking
Certification
Supervisor concept and techniques
Training the trainer
Spiritual leadership
OSHA 10
Timeline
Fitter - Waldrop, mechanical heating and air
01.2025 - Current
Peer support specialist - Greenville Memorial Hospital emergency department
01.2022 - 05.2024
Substitute teacher, Fire instructor - Anderson County school system
05.2021 - 05.2022
Lead personnel for the Covid disaster response team - Anderson city fire department
01.2020 - 11.2022
Firefighter - South Greenville fire department
01.2018 - 10.2019
Safety representative - Michelin research and development
01.2007 - 01.2017
Lieutenant, Captain, Training officer - Anderson County fire system
01.2003 - 01.2020
Firefighter - West Pelzer volunteer fire department
01.2000 - 01.2024
Initial attack firefighter - US forest service
01.1999 - 01.2004
Student - Job Corps
01.1995 - 01.1996
Lead Painter - Painters Union
01.1995 - 01.1996
Student - Schenk Job Corp
01.1994 - 01.1995
Southwest Fire Academy - No Degree, Fire Fighting