William Dodd
Rappahanock Academy
Summary
Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. paired with in-depth knowledge of multiple fire safety programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Firefighter
Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department
09.2017 - Current
- Increased public safety awareness by conducting informative presentations at community events and schools.
- Assisted in the training of new firefighters, imparting essential skills and knowledge for optimal job performance.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- 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.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Supervisor III
HEPACO
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted with the development of spill response plans, increasing preparedness for emergency situations.
- Educated employees about potential hazards associated with different chemicals used within the facility.
- Minimized environmental impact by ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Provided support during emergency situations involving hazmat releases or exposures, coordinating response efforts effectively.
- Enhanced emergency response capabilities with comprehensive training for all team members.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
Fire Captain
Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department
09.2007 - 03.2019
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
Education
GED -
Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, VA06.2010
Skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Fire Safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Medical Response
Accomplishments
Was Part of the East Palestine Ohio train derailment. arrived 9 hours after the Incident and spent 6 months on the scene. within that 6 months my first two weeks was in the operational field performing tasks such as fire suppression, Initiated Hazmat railcar vent and flair and chemical containment and recovery. Then i was designated at the operations section chief under our command structure for the remainder of my time at the scene. as the operations section chief i oversaw daily operations of 125 personnel, conducted operational period meetings with The client and Regulators.
Certification
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course I, II, III
- Firefighter 1, VDFP - 2008
- Firefighter 2, VDFP - 2009
- Fire Instructor 1, VDFP - 2010
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Intro to technical rescue module 1&2, VDFP, 2013
- Vehicle Rescue level I, II
- Mayday Firefighter Down awareness and opps,VDFP,2009
Timeline
Senior Firefighter
Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department
09.2017 - Current
Supervisor III
HEPACO
10.2016 - Current
Fire Captain
Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department
09.2007 - 03.2019
GED -
Riverbend High School
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course I, II, III
- Firefighter 1, VDFP - 2008
- Firefighter 2, VDFP - 2009
- Fire Instructor 1, VDFP - 2010
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Intro to technical rescue module 1&2, VDFP, 2013
- Vehicle Rescue level I, II
- Mayday Firefighter Down awareness and opps,VDFP,2009
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