Brian Cannatella

• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• 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.
• Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
• Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
• Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
• 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.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
• Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
• Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
• Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
• Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
• Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
• Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
• Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.

• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• 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.
• Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.

• Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
• Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
• Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Directed work of approx 100 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
• Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
• Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
• Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
• Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Directed work of approx 100 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.

• Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
• Directed work of (approx 10) firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
• Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
• Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
• Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
• Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Started as a rookie and worked up to the rank of captain and later fire chief.

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• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Responsible for testing fire apparatus pumps. Did preventative maintenance and inspections of multi department apparatus.