Terry D. Mills
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America 39042
Home Phone: 601-***-****
Cell Phone: 601-***-**** E-mail:
*********@*****.***
Professional Experience
US Army National Guard Mississippi, United States of America, Jackson,
Mississippi
Apr 2008 - Present
UH60 Medevac Crew Chief
Currently serve as a UH60 Medevac Helicopter Crew Chief. Responsible for
maintenance and operation of aircraft. Ensure availability for emergency
response. Assist with loading and unloading of patients and passengers.
Assist in patient care while in flight. Provide security for aircraft and
personnel in hostile environments.
Army Aviation Support Facility #1, United States of America, Jackson,
Mississippi Aug 2009-Dec 2012
Helicopter Maintenance Technician
Responsible for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft,
and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel.
Responsibilities included detailed technical oversight of individual
aircraft's level of mission capabilities and projection of maintenance
requirements to maintain individual aircraft operational readiness.
Facilitate scheduled maintenance and repair systems and sub-systems per
appropriate Technical Manuals.
Derby-Whitesands Fire Department, United States of America, Derby,
Mississippi
Jun 2006 - Oct 2010
Fire Chief (RET)
Responsible for overall daily operation of a 60 member Fire Department, to
include but not limited to; payroll, training, scheduling, assignments and
promotions. Interact with and advise County Board of Supervisors as to
needs and requirements of the Department and the Community it serves.
Recommend, bid and procure equipment and apparatus for the Department.
Establish rules and guidelines pertaining to but not limited to, daily
operations, discipline, service, training, equipment operation and public
interaction
Pearl River County Sheriff's Office, United States of America, Poplarville,
Mississippi
Jan 2008 - Sep 2011
Corrections Officer, 911 Dispatcher
As a Corrections Officer, supervise inmates in housing units and those
segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Make periodic patrols
of quarters and work areas and either inside or outside the institution to
ensure the security and integrity of the institution and initiate counts of
inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintain control and
discipline, prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution.
As a 911 Dispatcher, Received and responded to emergency and non-emergency
calls including enhanced 911, and non-emergency calls from the public,
dispatchers, and law enforcement agencies via telephone and radio systems
and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems.
Professional Experience, (con't)
Louisiana State Fire Marshall's Office, United States of America, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana
Feb 2000 - Nov 2006
Deputy State Fire Marshall
Conducted inspections of buildings and businesses to insure compliance with
applicable codes and regulations. Investigated violations of codes and
regulations and prepared files for such. Participated in judicial
proceedings concerning violators of the codes and regulations and issued
directives from the State Fire Marshall's Office.
Pride Fire Department, United States of America, Pride, Louisiana
Jan 1998 - Nov 2006
Fire Captain, Training Officer
Responsible for the training of a 50 member Fire Department, to include but
not limited to Fire Suppression, HAZ-MAT response, specialized rescue
operations. Interact with and advise the Fire Chief as to the training
needs and requirements of the Department. Recommend equipment and apparatus
for the Department. Establish rules and guidelines pertaining to but not
limited to training in; daily operations, discipline, equipment operation
and public interaction.
Central Fire Department, United States of America, Central City, Louisiana
Mar 1994- Jan 1998
Fire Fighter, EMT-B
Perform rescue and firefighting duties during structural fires, aircraft
crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires. Drive and operate
firefighting trucks and emergency rescue vehicles. Give first-aid to
injured persons Perform emergency response duties during hazardous
materials incidents. Inspect aircraft, buildings and equipment for fire
hazards. Teach fire protection procedures.
Harmony Construction Company, United States of America, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
Jul 1988- Jan 2000
Pipefitter, Piping foreman
Pipe Fitter-Perform work needed to fabricate, assemble, install, or repair
pipes, fittings, equipment, and related pressure vessels that must
withstand high pressure by means of the oxyacetylene or electric welding
process, make assemblies or sub-assemblies for installation by others,
complete installations assembled by others, cut and assemble work from
sketches, diagrams, detailed drawings or specifications..
Piping Foreman-Direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of pipefitters,
or other designated staff such as pipe welders and helpers, responsible for
controlling work flow, tools, equipment, and materials used on the job and
information necessary for the accomplishment of work assignments
Additional Skills
UH-60 Medevac Helicopter Crew Chief/Mechanic
Performs or supervises maintenance on tactical transport helicopters,
including repairs of system components. Assists in the removal and
installation of such subsystem assemblies as engines, transmissions, gear
boxes, rotor hubs, and rotor blades; prepares helicopter for extensive
inspections and maintenance; assists in operational checks; performs
maintenance on common and special tools and ground support equipment; uses
maintenance forms and records.
Serve as tactical transport helicopter crew chief; provides technical
guidance to subordinates; maintains ground support equipment; prepares
maintenance forms and records.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Supervises or serves as a member of a team, squad, section, or platoon.
Responsible for, quarry, paving, and plant equipment operations, and crew
maintenance of equipment. Interpret information on grade stakes. Clears,
grubs, strips, excavates, backfills ditches, stockpiles and pushes scraper
with tractor crawler. Cuts and spreads fill material with scraper.
Excavates, stockpiles, backfills, and loads with loader. Scarifies,
spreads, levels and constructs V ditch with grader. Transport heavy
construction equipment with tractor/trailer. Assist in performance of
combat engineer missions.
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Operates crawler and wheeled tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loader,
motorized grader, and towed or self-propelled scraper. Interprets
information on grade stakes. Clears, grubs, strips, excavates, backfills,
ditches, stockpiles and pushes scraper with tractor crawler. Cuts and
spreads fill material with scraper. Excavates, stockpiles, backfills, and
loads with loader. Scarifies, spreads, levels and constructs V ditch with
grader. Transports heavy construction equipment with tractor/trailer.
Assists in performance of engineer missions.
OH-58 Scout Helicopter Crew Chief/Repairer
Performs or supervises maintenance on observation/scout helicopters,
excluding repairs of system components, or conducts maintenance
inspections. Performs maintenance on observation/scout helicopters; removes
and installs such subsystem assemblies as engines, transmissions, gear
boxes, rotor hubs, and rotor blades; performs extensive inspections and
maintenance on helicopters; uses maintenance forms and records; performs
operational checks; maintains ground support equipment. Serves as scout
helicopter crew chief; provides technical guidance to subordinates;
maintains ground support equipment; prepares maintenance forms and records
Fire Fighter
Perform rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires,
aircraft crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires
Drive firefighting trucks and emergency rescue vehicles
Give first aid to injured personnel
Perform emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents
Inspect aircraft, buildings and equipment for fire hazards
Teach fire protection procedures and repair/refill firefighting equipment
Additional Skills (con't)
Pipefitter Foreman
Direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of pipefitters, or other
designated staff such as pipe welders and helpers;, responsible for
controlling work flow, tools, equipment, and materials used on the job and
information necessary for the accomplishment of work assignments
Review and approve the requisition of materials/equipment by assigned
employees. Participate in the management of personnel matters/activities;
i.e.; selection/hiring of employees, planning and conducting training
programs for assigned employees or staff, evaluation and counseling of
employee work performance; initiate disciplinary action as necessary,
prepare time card/sheets and approve leave.
Work closely with project coordinator, administration, and/or other related
staff to determine and coordinate projects, estimating and controlling
craft-related project costs, operational needs, etc. Perform duties
peculiar to and normally required in the trade of pipefitter, following
recognized procedures and techniques for such work. Maintain records and
perform other related duties as assigned.
Pipefitter
Perform work needed to fabricate, assemble, install, or repair pipes,
fittings, equipment, and related pressure vessels that must withstand high
pressure by means of the oxyacetylene or electric welding process, make
assemblies or sub-assemblies for installation by others, complete
installations assembled by others, cut and assemble work from sketches,
diagrams, detailed drawings or specifications. Cut, thread, and hammer pipe
to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe
threaders and benders. Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and
related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing,
cementing, soldering, and threading joints. Attach pipes to walls,
structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets,
clamps, tools or welding equipment. Inspect, examine, and test installed
systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing,
observation, or other methods. Measure and mark pipes for cutting and
threading. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and
related equipment, following blueprints. Plan pipe system layout,
installation, or repair according to specifications. Select pipe sizes and
types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic
cylinders, according to specifications. Cut and bore holes in structures,
such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation,
using hand and power tools. Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems,
units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following
specifications and using hand and power tools. May assign and direct s the
work of apprentices
911 Dispatcher
Receives and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls including
enhanced 911, and non-emergency calls from the public, dispatchers, and law
enforcement agencies via telephone and radio systems and computer-aided
dispatch (CAD) systems; Processes and evaluates information received,
prioritizes calls and dispatches required units and/or agencies; Monitors
and coordinates police unit activity and assignments via police radio
frequencies; Maintains status and locations of public safety personnel;
Utilizes computers, radio systems, telephones, fax machines and other
communication equipment; Creates and maintains automated or manual logs of
public safety communications activity; Accesses and enters sensitive data
in local/state/national databases as necessary for investigative purposes;
Enters and maintains files for persons or property pending
apprehension/recovery; Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality
of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned
duties; Keeps informed of departmental regulations, policies and
procedures;
Corrections officer
Supervise inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative
or punitive measures. Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and
either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and
integrity of the institution and initiate counts of inmates at regular and
irregular intervals; maintain control and discipline, prevent the
introduction of contraband into the institution. Monitor, supervise and
screen inmate visitor traffic; monitor CCTV system; observe traffic in and
around the compound. Observe
Additional Skills (con't)
for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to a higher
authority. Maintain a record of equipment; maintain and demonstrate
proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and
equipment and emergency measures; Maintain master inmate location counts;
be familiar with the entire operation of the Control Room; initiate and
participate in search of inmates, recreation areas, work areas, and housing
units to prevent the introduction of contraband items. Maintain proper
security of inmates being transported; institute proper restraints as
appropriate for inmate's custody classification; check transportation
vehicles daily.
Deputy Fire Marshall
Observe and practice inspection and investigation techniques and complete
inspection and investigation reports. Research codes and data files for
compliance. Read and interpret construction plans and manufacturers'
specifications. Test and certify various fire and safety systems and
conduct appropriate drills. Discuss and review corrective actions required
for compliance with building owners, facility administrators, contractors,
manufacturers, architects, etc. Photograph sites of suspected arson,
collect and analyze evidence and interview witnesses. Assist other law
enforcement agencies in investigations and provide testimony as necessary.
Train and respond to man-made or natural disasters or emergencies
including, but not limited to: fire, weather, search and rescue, medical
and hazardous materials events. Evaluate and inspect emergency shelters for
occupancy.
Education and Training
. Ft Rucker, AL Aviation Center, Diploma, OH58 Scout Helicopter
Repairer Course, Apr 1979- Jul 1979
. Louisiana State University-FETI, Associate, Fire Science, Mar 1993-
Nov 1994
. Louisiana State University-FETI, Certificate, Fire Fighter, Nov, 1994
. Louisiana State University-FETI, Certificate, Fire Inspector I, Jun
2005 - Jul 2005
. Louisiana State University-FETI, Certificate, Hazardous Materials
Response, Jul, 2005
. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Certificate, Incident Command
100, Dec 2003 - Jan 2004
. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Certificate, Communications
Specialist, Jan 2004 - Mar 2004
. United States Coast Guard, Certificate, Administrative Procedures,
Mar 2004 - Jul 2004
. United States Coast Guard, Certificate, Air Observer Qualification
Course, Mar 2004 - Jul 2004
. Camp H.B. Cook, La, Diploma, Construction Engineer Course, Jan 2010 -
Feb 2010
. Ft Indiantown Gap, Pa EAATS, Diploma, UH60 Blackhawk Maintenance
Course, Jan 2011-Feb 2011
. High Altitude Army Aviation Training Site, Eagle, Co, Certificate,
High Altitude Power Management (Helicopter) Training, Oct 2011 - Nov
2011
. US Army National Guard, Certificate, Accident Investigation, Jul 2009
- Aug 2009
. Hughes Helicopters Inc. Culver City, Ca Certificate, Hughes 500D/369D
Maintenance Course, Jan, 1982 - Feb, 1982
. Emergency Management Institute, Certificate, National Response Plan
IS-800 Sep, 2007
. Emergency Management Institute, Certificate, National Incident
Management System, IS-700 Sep, 2007
. Emergency Management Institute, Certificates, Incident Command
System, IS-100/200/300 Jan, 2007
. Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Certificate, WMD/Terrorism
Awareness for 1st Responders Sep, 2007
. United States Coast Guard, Biloxi, Ms, Diploma, Commanders Academy,
Feb, 2004
. Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Certificate, Arson
Photography, Mar 2000- Apr 2000
Honors and Awards
. Air Medal, Nov 2012
. Army Commendation Medal w/Valor Device, Nov 2012
. Combat Action Badge, Aug 2012
. AirCrew Member Wings, Apr 1979
. Cold War Certificate, Oct 2012
. US Coast Guard, Commandant's Commendation, Aug. 2006
Military Experience
F Company 1-171 Air Ambulance, United States of America
Mar 2010- Present
Specialist 4/E4
857th Engineer Company, Mississippi National Guard, United States of
America Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Specialist 4/E4
A Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Battalion, United States of
America, Aug 1981-May 1985
Sergeant/E5
D Company, 501st Aviation Battalion Combat, United States of America
Jun 1979 - Jun 1981
Specialist 4/E4
Licenses and Certification
. Fire Fighter, Apr 1994
. Hazardous Materials, July, 2005
. Fire Inspector I, August, 2005
. Adult Detention Officer, Ms. April, 2008
References
Norman Q. Thomas
State Standardization Instructor I Sergeant Major Mississippi Army
National Guard
Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America Phone: 601-***-****
E-mail: ************@***.***
Paul L Martin
American Legion Commander American Legion Post 68
Pearl, Mississippi, United States of America Phone: 601-***-****
E-mail: *****.******@*********.***
Boyd Petty
Deputy State Fire Marshall Supervisor Louisiana State Fire Marshall's
Office
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America Phone: 225-***-****
E-mail: ****.*****@***.**.***