JASON SHIELDS

Deatsville, AL *****

334-***-**** adnt8k@r.postjobfree.com

http://linkedin.com/in/jason-shields-070a2970

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Fire Fighter and United States Air Force Veteran leveraging 30 years of proven experience in fire services, emergency response, and law enforcement. Ability to lead teams of 30+ personnel in fast – paced environments and high - pressure situations. Possess a comprehensive background in safety and security, training and instruction, and process improvement. Highly equipped in managing a variety of firefighting activities to control and eliminate fires, perform technical work for rescue operations, and provide first aid and emergency medical treatment. Managed the budgets and the utilization of preventative and operational equipment valued at over $5 Million while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Career supported by a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety. Currently hold a Secret Security Clearance.

• Emergency Management

• Policy Implementation

• Team Development

• Leadership Training

• Quality Assurance

• Strategic Planning

• Disaster Preparedness

• Verbal Written Communications

• Equipment Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Redstone Arsenal Fire & Emergency Services Huntsville, AL 2017 – Present Fire Fighter

Operated as officer - in - charge of all fire, rescue, and medical operations for assigned shift. Assume the role of incident commander and determined an overall plan to resolve incidents until the command is transferred. Directed subordinate company officers and fire crews to appropriate assignments to ensure the plan of action is followed safely and efficiently.

• Implemented department goals and objectives through a comprehensive administration program and coordinated department operations, inspections, maintenance, and training under the direction of the Fire Chief

• Assisted in the development of minimum standards of training and technical competence for all fire department personnel and oversaw specific training programs for new employees and officer development

• Evaluated work performance of subordinates, prepared employee evaluations, and effectively recommended and participated in hiring, transfers, promotions, suspensions, and other disciplinary matters of subordinates

• Supervised the completion, maintenance, and / or quality assurance of incident reports, personnel records on sick leave, vacations, shift exchanges, disciplinary actions, accident and injury reports, training, and such other departmental forms

• Complies with all fire safety departmental codes, other applicable codes and standards as they pertain to occupational safety, health, and behavioral wellness to ensuring all personnel within the span of control are safe

• Utilized the radio system to inform dispatch, higher authority, and incoming crews of visible and / or possible hazards through quality and well - enunciated scene size up and command statement Maxwell AFB Fire & Emergency Services Maxwell, AL 2001 – 2017 Lead Fire Fighter, Driver Operator

Directed a crew of 3+ firefighters to manage major pieces of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations. Conducted operations of firefighting vehicles and equipment to mitigate risk, save lives, extinguish fires, or protect exposures in a variety of different environments.

• Directed assigned crew and performed an 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

• Complied with health, safety, and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures and performed work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment

• Operated as alternate Station Chief and Lead firefighter/EMT and Incident Command and implemented firefighting techniques of structural, crash, hazardous material, and emergency medical responses in addition to, creating shift duty rosters, vehicle crew assignments, and enforcing standard operating procedures and standard operating

• Establish priorities based on whether an offensive or defensive attack while in route to the emergency incident and ensured assigned fire apparatus maintained a state of readiness by conducting inspections of all vehicles and equipment

• Operated as Program and Equipment manager to establish budgets exceeding $50K and ordered, maintained, and tracked supplies and equipment in data management software JASON SHIELDS PG. 2

Naval Air Station Meridian Fire Department Meridian, MS 1998 - 2001 Fire Fighter

Performed hazard / risk assessments during all incident analyses and complied with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performed work in a manner that enhanced the safety of the work environment.

• Maintained firefighting equipment and fire station facilities and operated firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles

• Performed crash - rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic and support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and has the potential for becoming destructive

• Conducted structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which included large multi - storied buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities, and notable events

• Served as the Fire Department Supply Manager ensuring all station supplies were readily available to maintain a working fire station, cataloging supply usage, ordering depleted supplies, and managing an annual supply budget United States Air Force Various Locations 1991 - 1998 Lead Fire Fighter

Directed crews in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment and the performance of crash / rescue and firefighting duties at airfields and handling complex aircraft. Oversaw performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, conducting Basic Life Support duties, and the performance of hazardous material (HazMat) containment and control.

• Operated as Fire Hose Program Manager to ensure that out of service hoses were disposed of, a minimum number of hoses were in reserves, hoses were tested annually, and loaded fire hose was reversed quarterly to prevent deterioration

• Managed crews to perform emergency rescue and response, and perform basic maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities

• Ensured all Fire department vehicle annually scheduled maintenance and pump testing occurred properly and timely, and accurate data was tracked using Microsoft Excel

• Managed the re-servicing of all fire extinguishers and hard landing and arresting gear engagement as well as crew member extrication

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Occupational Health and Safety Columbia Southern University 2020 Emergency Medical Technician National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 2019 Emergency Management Certification United States Army Fire Fighter I - II Fire Instructor I - III Fire Inspector I – III Fire Officer I - IV International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Fire Safety Officer International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Hazardous Materials Command and Technician International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

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