Jalen T. Brodit
Yokota
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in emergency response and fire safety with over 5 years of experience. Proven track record in leadership, crisis management, and fostering team collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes. Skilled in firefighting tactics, hazard assessment, and emergency medical response. Known for reliability, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Firefighter
Yokota Air Base
10.2024 - Current
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new firefighting techniques and strategies.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Promoted positive work culture within the team by recognizing individual achievements and fostering camaraderie among peers.
- Enhanced emergency response times by streamlining communication processes within the team.
- Assessed risks during emergency situations, assigning tasks accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
- Reviewed incident reports thoroughly, identifying areas for improvement in future operations.
Driver Operator
Yokota Air Base
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported firefighting operations with timely water supply management and pump operation.
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
- Aided in wildfire containment efforts through effective use of specialized wildland fire apparatus, including brush trucks and water tenders.
- Ensured reliable vehicle performance by maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Optimized resource allocation during multi-alarm incidents by coordinating the movement of additional fire apparatus resources between stations as needed.
- Expedited patient care delivery by driving ambulances when needed and assisting EMTs with medical equipment setup at scenes.
Firefighter
Yokota Air Base
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
Education
Applied Science Degree - Fire Science
Community College of the Air force
Skills
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Decision-making under pressure
- Team leadership
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Incident command system
- Emergency medical response
- Fire prevention strategies
- Problem-solving capacity
- Community outreach coordination
- Stress management techniques
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fitness and agility
- Vehicle extrication
- Emergency scene management
- Leadership and supervision
- Fire pump operation
- Radio communication proficiency
- Fire suppression techniques
- Time management
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Valid Driver's license
Certifications
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Fighter I/II
- Airport Fire Fighter
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Responder at the Awareness Level
- Hazardous Materials Responder at the Operations Level
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I
- Public Safety Telecommunicator II
- Driver Operator Aerial
- Driver Operator ARFF
- Driver Operator Pumper
- Driver Operator MWS
- NREMT-B
Awards
Yokota Fire Department Firefighter of the year 2024
PACAF Firefighter of the Month- JULY 2023
374th Civil Engineering Airman of the quarter- ?
References
Yokota Fire Department- Fire Chief (2019-2024)
Dean DeGuzman
Email: Dean.de_guzman@us.af.mil
Work Phone:(509) 247-5215
Personal Phone: (509) 991-0911
Yokota Fire Department- Deputy Fire Chief (2019-2022)
Ricardo Malan
Email: Ricardo.malan@unlv.edu
Personal: (510) 641-6755
Yokota Fire Department- Assistance Chief of Operations (2021-2023)
Nicolas Fasola
Email: Nicolas.Fasola@us.af.mil
Personal Phone: (504) 812-8255
Timeline
Lead Firefighter
Yokota Air Base
10.2024 - Current
Driver Operator
Yokota Air Base
01.2022 - 01.2024
Firefighter
Yokota Air Base
01.2021 - 01.2022
Applied Science Degree - Fire Science
Community College of the Air force
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