Roy L. Odom, Jr.
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______________11890 Ives Lane * Mobile AL 36608 * Phone: 228-***-**** *
Email: *********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
City of Gautier - Gautier, MS 2006 - Present
Lieutenant Firefighter/Station Captain
. Acts as Incident Commander on fire and medical calls
. Supervises shift in absence of Shift Commander
. Completes proper paperwork pertaining to inspections, time
sheets and incident reports
. Performs fire and hazardous materials inspections of buildings
to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes and
regulations; responds to hazardous materials incidents
. Participates in drills and other training sessions to maintain
and upgrade firefighting skills
. Provides training to subordinates in fire suppression and
prevention
. Works with management staff to maintain, revise, and improve
department operations
. Creates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
entire department
Firefighter/Inspector 2000 - 2005
. Selected as 2001 Fireman of the Year
. Performed firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and
fire prevention duties
. Provided emergency medical service to medical emergencies, motor
vehicle accidents, and emergency situations involving threat to
human life
. Maintained fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities
. Completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training
. Extensive firefighting certifications and training
. Provided technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to
personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects
. Identified problems and negotiated corrective action concerning
basic management of the site
Ingalls Ship Building - Pascagoula, MS 1998 - 2000
Electrical Apprentice
. Assisted Master Electrician by supplying materials, equipment
and tools
. Assisted in building ships by installing electrical components
. Received training in installation, maintenance, wiring systems,
electrical fixtures, and electronic equipment
Marine Corp Reserve - Gulfport, MS 1997 - 2005
Sergeant
. Honorable Discharge May 2005
. Completed Triple A Driver Improvement Program
. Meritoriously promoted to Sergeant February 2003
. Supervised Marine personnel during Iraqi War
. Assisted the Commander as Senior Enlisted Marine and Principal
Enlisted Assistant
. Trained and counseled enlisted Marines on leadership
effectiveness and administration to improve effectiveness of
squad
. Completed the following military training courses from the
Marine Corps Institute: Motor T School, leadership, counseling
for Marines, training, battle skills, incidental motor vehicle
operator, military studies, weapons, terrorism awareness for
Marines, basic nutrition, dispatching procedures for motor
transport, motor transport NCO, combat operations, spelling, and
land navigation
. Managed supplies food, water, and military equipment
. Decorated Leader: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Freedom Medal, Iraq
Campaign Medal Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal Ribbon,
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal Ribbon
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EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Emphasis: Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gautier, MS
December 2007
Business Administration Candidate
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
1998-1999
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Certification Date Institution
Acquired
Calling the Mayday Jan 2011 FEMA
Fire Investigator 1033 Sep 2010 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Hazardous Materials Technician-I Jan 2010 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Fire Inspector 1031-I Aug 2009 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Fire Service Management 101 Aug 2008 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
National Incident Management June 2008 Mississippi State University
Systems ICS 300 Extension
National Incident Management June 2008 Mississippi State University
Systems ICS 400 Extension
Fire Ground Leadership Feb 2008 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Fire Department Safety Officer Aug 2007 Mississippi State Fire
1521 Academy
National Incident Management July 2006 FEMA
Systems ICS 100
National Incident Management July 2006 FEMA
Systems ICS 200
National Incident Management July 2006 FEMA
Systems ICS 700
National Incident Management July 2006 FEMA
Systems ICS 800
Fire Officer 1021-I-II July 2005 July 2005 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Fire Service Instructor 1041-1 Feb 2005 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Apr 2002 Mississippi State Fire
1002 Academy
EMT Basic Training May 2001 MGCCC Jeff Davis Campus
Firefighter 1001-I-II Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Hazardous Materials NFPA 472 Dec 2000 Mississippi State Fire
Awareness/Operations Academy
Emergency Medical Care Sep 2000 Mississippi State Fire
Academy
Motor Transport Operator June 1999 Motor Transport Instructional
Certification Company
Anti-Tank Assaultman Nov 1997 Marine Corps School of
Certification Infantry