I provide a wide range of emergency response and management skills and work to protect and preserve life, property, and the environment. Skills include fire suppression, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, public education, incident scene management, and incident documentation.

As a firefighter I provide lifesaving assistance to people in need of emergency care and assist in emergency incident mitigation.

As a Disaster Operations Intern, I assisted with day-to-day operations at the Regional Disaster Coordination Center. This included data entry, preparing memorandums and briefing documents for supervisors, and attending meetings and taking notes on various government actions such as the Strategic National Stockpile. I also supported the planning for and deployment of resources in the event of an incident and assist in mobilizing volunteer forces. I assisted with shelter operations following the… Show more As a Disaster Operations Intern, I assisted with day-to-day operations at the Regional Disaster Coordination Center. This included data entry, preparing memorandums and briefing documents for supervisors, and attending meetings and taking notes on various government actions such as the Strategic National Stockpile. I also supported the planning for and deployment of resources in the event of an incident and assist in mobilizing volunteer forces. I assisted with shelter operations following the 2012 Derecho and participated in logistical operations to support those shelters. I took part in disaster and damage assessment and documentation. Show less