Thomas J. Grimm Sr
Bellevue
Summary
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- Seasoned Firefighter with experience in managing firefighting teams and coordinating emergency response efforts. Strengths include high-level leadership, crisis management, and strategic planning skills, as well as hands-on experience with advanced firefighting equipment. Demonstrated impact by continually improving response times and safety protocols in previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver Operator
United States Air Force
Offutt AFB
12.2020 - Current
- As a driver at Offutt Afb I inspect and perform preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and mounted equipment, making sure it operates properly.
- Appropriate corrective actions are taken when discrepancies are found, and any information is submitted up my chain of command.
- I complete daily forms and records for assigned vehicles.
- I determine approach/positioning of pumper apparatus when dispatched to emergencies, and calculate pump pressure and agent discharge rate.
- As a team member I assist with licensing of personnel on vehicles by conducting daily hands-on classes.
- On a daily basis I drive and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
- I Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
- I also perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multi-storied buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
Driver Operator/Lieutenant/Lead Firefighter
United States Air Force
Dover AFB
07.2018 - 11.2020
- I inspect and perform preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and mounted equipment, making sure it operates properly.
- Appropriate corrective actions are taken when discrepancies are found, and any information is submitted up my chain of command.
- I complete daily forms and records for assigned vehicles.
- I determine approach/positioning of pumper apparatus when dispatched to emergencies, and calculate pump pressure and agent discharge rate.
- As a team member I assist with licensing of personnel on vehicles by conducting daily hands-on classes.
- On a daily basis I drive and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
- I Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
- I also perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multi-storied buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
- Assisted in training new drivers on vehicle operation and safety measures.
Non Commissioned Officer/Supervisor
United States Air Force
Dover AFB
07.2018 - 11.2020
- I directly supervised multiple Airmen, prepared their yearly evaluation performance reports, and provided pivotal feedback needed to enhance their career.
- I contributed to the training of the upcoming ranks within the fire station and provided solutions/guidance for peers.
- I was held responsible for subordinates and the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
- I delivered proper and effective use of personnel and materiel for the fire departments daily operations.
- As a team member I continuously trained and prepared for immediate worldwide deployment in support of contingency and humanitarian operations.
Crew Chief/Captain
United States Air Force
Dover AFB
07.2018 - 11.2018
- I supervise, direct and lead two to five firefighters operating pumper/ARFF apparatus.
- I respond with crew members to emergencies, warranting our safe arrival.
- I direct the positioning of assigned vehicles and fire suppression mitigation activities of crew.
- I have assumed command using fire communication equipment when first to arrive on scene, until relieved by the next senior fire officer.
- I direct assigned crew in the performance of firefighting duties at airfields, aircraft, and/or facilities.
- Additionally I lead in the performance of hazardous material (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties.
- I lead assigned crew and perform emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
- I conduct recurring proficiency such as CPR, specialty, and driver/operator training.
- I complete training records for our shift.
- I’ve assisted in upgrade training of personnel, certifications, and practical evaluations.
- As a crew chief I get tasked with developing and training plans and providing the training on fire prevention and protection as well as hazardous material incidents.
- I also make sure that we comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
- The newest responsibility I have is to make sure that we adhere to the governments Covid-19 response efforts.
Driver operator/Crew chief
United States Air Force
Nellis AFB
06.2016 - 06.2018
- During my time at Nellis AFB I was a crucial member of the team because I was one of the more experienced drivers.
- So not only was I constantly driving on many different types of emergencies I was also a driver’s trainer.
- One of my main duties other than being a daily driver was to ensure that all of our newer firefighters were all being trained on the vehicles we had in our fleet.
- At Nellis AFB there was an abundant amount of different aircraft due to the nature of the mission so I was required to know the ins and outs of how to position on the different aircraft.
- One of the biggest challenges for drivers at Nellis is the fact that there are so many Aircraft that even during an emergency we had to quickly but very safely navigate through the planes and people maintaining them.
- Another big thing that I did at Nellis was be a first responder to medical emergencies and perform emergency medical procedures.
- I would conduct initial and ongoing focused patient assessment and physical examination; determines priority of patient care based on assessment findings.
Education
Certifications -
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
San Angelo, Texas01.2013
General Studies -
Garden Valley High School
Garden Valley, Idaho01.2012
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Emergency response
- Firefighting techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
- Crew management
References
- James Kuttner, Offutt AFB Fire Dept., Assistant Chief of ops, (402) 709-7225
- Garry Smith, Melrose Air Force Range., Site Manager, (256) 924-5202
- Paul Barker, Dover AFB Fire Dept., Fire Chief, (302) 677-4401
- Todd Miller, Cannon AFB Fire Dept., Assistant Chief, (575) 784-2578
- Jesse Marshall, Tyndall AFB Fire Contingency Training., Flight Chief, (808) 368-9449
- Gerald Allen, Kunsan AFB Fire Dept., Deputy Fire chief, (315) 782-9008
Certification
- IFSAC Airport Fire Fighter (1753704)
- IFSAC Fire Fighter I (1753702)
- IFSAC Fire Fighter II (1753703)
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness (1753700)
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations (1753701)
- IFSAC Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (1856224)
- IFSAC Driver/Operator ARFF (1783593)
- IFSAC Driver/Operator Pumper (1849611)
- IFSAC Driver/Operator Aerial (2026388)
- IFSAC Public Telecommunication I/II (1981927)
- IFSAC Fire Instructor I (1992793)
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Technician (2189534)
- IFSAC Fire Officer I (2148449)
- IFSAC Fire Inspector I (2161791)
- American Heart Association First Aid First Responder/CPR
- FEMA Introduction to Incident command Systems (ICS-100)
- FEMA ICS for Single Resources and initial Action Incident (ICS-200)
- NREMT-B (E3461924)
Awards
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Meritorious Unit Award
- AF Outstanding Unit Award
- AF Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- AF Longevity Service
- USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
- AF Training Ribbon
Timeline
Driver Operator
United States Air Force
12.2020 - Current
Driver Operator/Lieutenant/Lead Firefighter
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 11.2020
Non Commissioned Officer/Supervisor
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 11.2020
Crew Chief/Captain
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 11.2018
Driver operator/Crew chief
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
Certifications -
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
General Studies -
Garden Valley High School