We seek the help of a fire service to putout fires, rescue people, aid and assist during natural disasters. So a firefighter is trained and equipped in such a way to work aptly in such situation.
This is a format for fire service resume that covers objects and tips to get you the best job for these positions Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, Training Officer, Shift Commander, Fire Suppression Captain, Fire Officer, Fire Prevention Captain, Engine Boss, Fire Captain, Fire Management Officer, Squad Boss, Crew Boss, Firefighter Type One (FFT1), Forestry Technician, County Forest Ranger, Fire Hand Crew Boss, Fire Supervisor.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Full name
Permanent residence addressed
Contact phone number
Email address
OBJECTIVE:
Brief out your knowledge and experience about fire service from your career life
E.g.: A fighter who is trained and equipped for extinguishing fires and heat-emitting chemical incidents, rescuer trained and equipped to rescue people from car accidents, collapsed buildings and many more situations.
Having a high experience of 6 years as a firefighter worker, effectively involving in the main goals in firefighting as saving lives, saving property and protecting the environment.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Give a detailed explanation about your responsibilities in fire service, so as to make the readers feel sure that you are the exact person for the job
Mention the duties you have performed as a fire service worker, and the results you got on the basis of your work
Mention down the rewards you received as a result of your work efficiency
Responsibilities
Mention your major responsibilities in your current company as your work experience. E.g. having high experience in the fire service field as a worker, by providing sufficient helps for the rescue for the people and the house.
Give a glimpse of your previous work-related experience, skill and knowledge.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
This section should have minimum of three educational details. Always try to give full details regarding your education including degrees and awards received. You can write details as below:
General studies, XYZ High School Major, year
Graduation, XYZ College, year
Masters, XYZ College, year
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
If you have done any relevant courses on fire service, include them to beef up your credentials
Mention any certifications done related to your degree.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Start with your most recent work experience at the top. Include all relevant or related experience, no matter how old. Avoid long gaps when you write your work history. If you have large gaps, try to cover up with a brief description of any kind of related job or experience during that time you did. If you’ve had many job changes in short span, be sure to explain why, e.g. it was a contract job, relocation etc. Never blame your previous employer or previous job as you could be viewed as someone who is difficult to please, even if you arguments are legitimate.
You can use the below template to describe your work experience.
Tenure Company Name Designation
CORE COMPETENCIES
Mention briefly about all types of work you have done in your current job. Emphasize on your ability for doing your work at correct time and efficiently.
Use keywords: use extensively fire service related keywords and action items to describe your skills and accomplishments. Few action items as below can be used when constructing your statements:
Administrative control | Deputy chief fire back | Fire hydrants | Adequate quantity | Serve | Save | NCT | Back up | Inspecting Equipment | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Judgment and Decision Making | Building and Construction | Knowledge on Materials | Fire suppression hand tools | Fire pump sets | Complex Problem Solving |