Kaitlyn MacIntyre
Certified Junior Firefighter | NFPA 1001 (I & II) | Emergency Medical Responder
Ottawa
Professional Summary
Dedicated and physically rigorous junior firefighter possessing NFPA 1001 Level I and II certifications, DZ licence, and active Emergency Medical Responder qualifications. Demonstrated experience in structural suppression, wildland fire attack, and apparatus maintenance, committed to community protection and team safety across the Ottawa region.
Professional Experience
Rideau Basin Fire and Rescue Service
Ottawa, Ontario
Firefighter
May 2024 – Present
- Deploy standard structural attack lines, perform primary searches, and execute interior fire suppression operations under incident command direction.
- Operate self-contained breathing apparatus, forcible entry tools, thermal imaging cameras, and ventilation equipment during emergency calls.
- Deliver pre-hospital first response care, including oxygen therapy, CPR, and automated external defibrillation, prior to paramedic handover.
- Conduct daily apparatus checks, pump capacity verifications, and regular maintenance on hoses, ladders, and extraction tools.
Boreal Shield Wildfire Services
Sudbury, Ontario
Wildland Attack Firefighter
May 2022 – Oct 2023
- Suppressed brush and wildland fires across northern sectors using Mark-3 water pumps, pulaskis, hose lines, and controlled backburning.
- Constructed fire breaks and perimeter containment lines over difficult terrain during high-risk dry seasons.
- Maintained portable pump systems and chain-saw gear to ensure continuous field readiness in remote operational bases.
Apex Safety Solutions
Ottawa, Ontario
Industrial Safety Attendant
Aug 2021 – Apr 2022
- Provided dedicated on-site emergency medical standby and technical fire watch for municipal infrastructure and construction projects.
- Conducted site safety orientations, hazard identification walk-throughs, and fire extinguisher compliance audits across 14 job sites.
Education and Training
Algonquin College
Ontario College Certificate · Fire Protection and Safety · Ottawa, Ontario · Honours · Sep 2020 – Jun 2021
Completed intensive hands-on training in fire suppression tactics, live-fire burn simulations, ladder operations, and hazardous substance containment under NFPA standards.
Technical Projects
Station Hose-Deployment Drill Guide
Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
- Collaborated with senior crew members to build a standardized rapid-deployment hose bed reference guide adopted for station company drills.
- Organized equipment checks and documented timed evolutions for standard 45mm crosslay and 65mm supply line deployments.
Technical Competencies
Structural Fire Suppression
NFPA 1001 Standards
Search and Rescue (SAR)
SCBA Operations and Safety
Emergency Medical Response (EMR)
Vehicle Extrication and Hydraulic Tools
Hazardous Materials Response (NFPA 1072)
Incident Command System (ICS 100/200)
Forcible Entry Techniques
Ground Ladders and Ventilation
Languages
English
C2
French
B2
Certifications and Licences
NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II Certification
Ontario Fire Marshal · Jul 2021
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations
Ontario Fire Marshal · Jul 2021
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and BLS
St. John Ambulance Canada · Apr 2024
Class DZ Commercial Driver Licence
Ministry of Transportation Ontario · Sep 2021
Community Involvement
Ottawa Valley Community Aid Corps
Ottawa, Ontario · Jan 2022 – Apr 2024
- Volunteer First Aid Responder
- Assisted duty paramedics and first responders with crowd management, minor wound dressings, and triage assistance during civic celebrations.
- Participated in monthly community readiness workshops and hands-on public CPR demonstrations.