Luke Parks
Virginia Beach
Summary
Accomplished Master Firefighter with a strong background in emergency response and safety protocols. Demonstrated success in training recruits and leading teams during critical incidents, ensuring effective operations and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Firefighter
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Virginia Beach
09.2019 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls involving fire, medical, hazmat, and various other hazards.
- Operated firefighting apparatus and maintained readiness of firefighting equipment.
- Trained new recruits in basic firefighter skills such as hose deployment techniques, building searches, rescue operations.
- Lead a team of firefighters during structure fires ensuring safe operation procedures were followed at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA06-2012
Associate of Science - Science
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA12-2006
High School Diploma -
Green Run High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2003
Skills
- Tidewater Regional Fire Academy 151
- Virginia Beach Fire Academy 3
- VDFP Firefighter 1 Certification
- VDFP Firefighter 2 Certification
- VDFP Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification
- VDFP Driver/Operator Pumper Certification
- VDFP Driver/Operator Aerial Certification
- FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, ICS 700, ICS 800
- VDFP Instructor 1 Certification
- VDFP Instructor 2 Certification
- VDFP Officer 1 Certification
- VDFP Officer 2 Certification
- National Registry - Paramedic
- Virginia OEMS - Paramedic
- American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider and Instructor
- American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider
Timeline
Master Firefighter
Virginia Beach Fire Department
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - Science
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Green Run High School