Joshua Ault
Bellevue
Summary
Skilled in emergency scene management and demonstrating exceptional stress tolerance, I led critical firefighting and medical response operations at Offutt Air Force Base, significantly enhancing crew proficiency and safety. My leadership in hazardous material incidents and mentorship at City of Clovis underscore my dedication to fire safety and team resilience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Offutt Air Force Base Fire Department
03.2021 - Current
- Performed lead firefighter and driver/operator duties leading a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to staff major pieces of firefighting equipment (e.g. Pumper, Rescue, Water Tanker, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) apparatus).
- Provided fire protection emergency response services for for over 400 facilities (single and multi-story), hazardous material incidents, assigned aircraft (E-4B, E-6B, KC-135, RC-135, General Aviation, Various Transient aircraft) and medical emergencies on Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) and during mutual aid calls service the surrounding community.
- Developed, implemented, and provided training in fire protection and prevention to base personnel and incoming fire department personnel.
- Responded to emergency medical calls providing critical lifesaving medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Performed forcible entry, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage, and overhaul during firefighting operations.
- Executed hose evolutions, shut down building utilities and evacuated personnel from hazardous areas.
- Performed rescue operations to include victim search, rescue and recovery, confined space, and high-angle operations while administering lifesaving emergency medical care of patients.
- Administered firefighter recurring proficiency and certification programs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
Firefighter
City of Clovis
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated leadership skills while performing on-scene hazard and risk assessments and conducting complete post-incident analysis.
- Performed structural firefighting duties for a variety of commercial and residential facilities, including large multi-storied buildings and industrial areas.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
Firefighter
Cannon Air Force Base
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Performed lead firefighter and driver/operator duties leading a crew of three or more firefighters staffing major pieces of firefighting equipment.
- Provided structural protection for base buildings (single and multi-story) and assigned aircraft (e.g. C-130, AC-130, CV-22, MQ-9 and various Transient Aircraft)
- Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Program Lead.
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Technician.
Education
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Eastern New Mexico University
Clovis, NM03-2020
Technical Certificate - Firefighter Technical School
Louis F. Garland DoD Fire Academy
Goodfellow AFB, TX03-2016
Skills
- Medical response
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
Accomplishments
Distinguished Graduate - Basic Military Training School - Sep 2015
Certification
- Firefighter Level I & II - International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) (2016)
- Airport Firefighter-IFSAC (2016)
- Driver Operator of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Apparatus-IFSAC (2016)
- Driver Operator of Fire Apparatus Equipped with a Fire Pump-IFSAC (2016)
- High Angle Rescue Technician–IFSAC (2016)
- Driver/Operator of Mobile Water Supply-IFSAC (2017)
- Public Telecommunicator Level I & II-IFSAC (2017)
- HAZMAT Technician-IFSAC (2018)
- Driver/Operator of Fire Apparatus Equipped with an Aerial Device-IFSAC (2022)
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II–IFSAC (2022).
- Confined Space Rescue Technician Level I & II-IFSAC (2022)
- Fire Instructor Level I - IFSAC (2023)
- Fire Officer Level I - IFSAC (2023)
- Fire Inspector Level I - IFSAC (2024).
Timeline
Firefighter
Offutt Air Force Base Fire Department
03.2021 - Current
Firefighter
City of Clovis
09.2019 - 03.2021
Firefighter
Cannon Air Force Base
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Firefighter Level I & II - International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) (2016)
- Airport Firefighter-IFSAC (2016)
- Driver Operator of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Apparatus-IFSAC (2016)
- Driver Operator of Fire Apparatus Equipped with a Fire Pump-IFSAC (2016)
- High Angle Rescue Technician–IFSAC (2016)
- Driver/Operator of Mobile Water Supply-IFSAC (2017)
- Public Telecommunicator Level I & II-IFSAC (2017)
- HAZMAT Technician-IFSAC (2018)
- Driver/Operator of Fire Apparatus Equipped with an Aerial Device-IFSAC (2022)
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II–IFSAC (2022).
- Confined Space Rescue Technician Level I & II-IFSAC (2022)
- Fire Instructor Level I - IFSAC (2023)
- Fire Officer Level I - IFSAC (2023)
- Fire Inspector Level I - IFSAC (2024).
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Eastern New Mexico University
Technical Certificate - Firefighter Technical School
Louis F. Garland DoD Fire Academy
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