Derek Ryan
Kildare
Summary
Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/driver
Kildare Fire Service
Naas, Ireland
10.2003 - Current
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
Education
Level 7 Degree - Training And Continuing Eduction
Maynooth University
Kildare06-2021
Level 6 Higher Certificate - Civil Engineering
DIT Bolton Street
Dublin05-2011
Skills
- Medical team collaboration
- Cooperative relationships
- Fire containment
- Public assistance and support
- Ladder rescue
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Firefighting activities
- Fire pump operation
Affiliations
I am currently a member of Kildare Civil Defence and have been for over 15 years. I am currently an EMT with the Civil Defence and have been since 2011. I also teach EFR, FAR and CFR level first aid for the Civil Defence.
I am a fully qualified ADI driving instructor for driving licence categories B,BE and C. I am also ESDS qualified in categories B and C. I am currently in the process of doing my ESDS instructor course.
Timeline
Firefighter/driver
Kildare Fire Service
10.2003 - Current
Level 7 Degree - Training And Continuing Eduction
Maynooth University
Level 6 Higher Certificate - Civil Engineering
DIT Bolton Street
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