Jesse De Costa

Experience

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  May 1996 - Apr 2018

  Provide emergency response services for the community at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Secondary duties include building and hot work inspections, educating the public on fire safety, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.-Excell at numerous firefighting/rescue practices including structural, aircraft, and wildland firefighting as well as low/high angle/confined space rescue, HAZMAT response and vehicle extrication. Served as attack team leader/ sector commander for 4-5 people and achieved a high degree of proficiency-Operated and maintained fire engine/pumper, ARFF, aerial (articulating boom), and rescue vehicles for a six year period-Served as lead EMR on medical calls-Motivated peers to effectively get the job done by advising, instructing, and orienting new firefighters or military members doing on the job training-Instructed my peers in tactics or the operation of equipment-Instructed the public on fire safety via fire hall tours-Inspected residential and commercial units to ensure compliance with building and fire codes-Functioned as SCBA rep. Tested, maintained, and kept records for more than 30 fire hall SCBA's-Operated dispatch center. Taking emergency calls, dispatching units, and maintaining emercency call records Show less As part of an infantry unit, served in a variety of roles. From rifleman, machine gunner, armoured personnel carrier driver, armoured personnel carrier turret gunner, 10 ton transport vehicle driver, battalion dispatcher, and battalion canteen rep.• Determined hard worker; finished as top candidate on my "LAV III" armoured fighting vehicle course in 2000. I finished third on my 25 mm "LAV III" gunner course in 2001. Finished in the top third of most courses taken while in the infantry• Strong work ethic, professionalism, self-discipline, and perseverance.. During my twelve years serving, I operated and maintained a wide range of personal and section-level weapons/equipment. Equipment that was crucial to the safety of myself and my team. Oftentimes under arduous conditions, be it due to fatigue or inclement weather. I partook in numerous military exercises over the years as well as two overseas deployments in which I was able to further hone my skills and attain higher levels of confidence and proficiency• Operated battalion canteen for 6 months in which I appropriated, purchased, and sold goods to approx 400+ pers. Also was responsible for accounting and budgeting• Drove an HLVW (military class 3 air brake vehicle) and operated HIAB crane. Transported and delivered dangerous goods (ammunition) and supplies to various locations• Battalion dispatcher for a period of time in which I was responsible for dispatching fleet, ordering vehicles, and maintaining database of all battalion vehicles Show less

  • Firefighter

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2018

  • Infantry Soldier

    May 1996 - Jun 2008
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  Government of Alberta

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2018

  Correctional Peace Officer

  Responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates and employees at the Fort SaskatchewanCorrectional Center, as well as the security of the facility itself.• Admitted and oriented inmates to the unit, completing necessary forms in accordance with centrepolicies and procedures• Conducted formal and informal counts• Searched inmates and their living/working/recreational activity areas• Conducted security checks• Communicated security information to supervisors, both orally and in writing, including makingentries in the shift information log and ORCA• Provided clear and concise direction to inmates during lock downs or when supervising them.• Escorted inmates to various locations within the centre• Effected meal delivery, ensuring correct meal counts and special diets were issued• Used established Branch and Centre information technologies for documentation andcommunication (ORCA)• Performed crew duties, responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of inmate work crews Show less

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  Pro-Tec Fire Services, Ltd

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

  Firefighter

  Responsible for providing airside emergency response to all aircraft incidents or standbys, hazmat, other airside, and medical emergencies.• Conducted daily vehicle inspections and recorded defects• Conducted weekly maintenance reports on various fire fighting vehicles and equipment. Reported any defects to supervisors and maintenance coordinator.• Drive and operate ARFF fire trucks while responding to incidents, training, or conducting maintenance on the aerodrome.• Operate hydraulic piercing nozzle boom in a safe and effective manner.• Communicated effectively with air traffic control, dispatch, and various other agencies using proper radio procedures.• Supervised and oversaw our fire extinguisher inspection program.• Input and amended fire extinguisher data into spread sheet. Reported discrepancies to the maintenance coordinator.• Created PowerPoint presentations and lesson plans for department training program• Instructed my peers on relevant monthly training topics.• Instructed new hires in ARFF tactics and department/airport procedures.• Liaised with various stakeholders and agencies at YYC to coordinate hanger and aircraft tours. Show less

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  Igloo Erectors Ltd.

  May 2022 - now

  Picker Truck Operator