Emergency Medical Technician

Location:

Jackson, MS

Posted:

December 03, 2024

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Kelvin Townsend

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician - City of Memphis

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************@*****.*** - 662-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE City of Memphis - Memphis, TN - 2004 to Present

Mr. Eric Johnson, Supervisor

EDUCATION

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Responds to emergency medical calls by evaluating situations, providing emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both stationary and in a moving vehicle, and transferring patients to medical facilities. * Performs fire suppressions duties by responding to emergency fire calls, operating various equipment and gear for fire suppression and control, driving fire apparatus, searching for and rescuing occupants, ventilating structure, salvaging contents, applying water and other chemicals to fires.

Performs maintenance of facilities and equipment by cleaning, inspecting, repairing and any other maintenance deemed necessary.

Performs other duties by participating in training and drills, performing code violation building inspections, inspecting hydrants, providing information to public, installing smoke detectors, conducting station tours, visiting schools, processing paperwork and maintaining personnel records.

Correctional Officer IV

Mississippi Department of Correction - Parchman, MS - 1999 to 2004

Lt. Nathaniel Boss, Supervisor

*Responsible for maintaining security of unit, perimeters, residents and inmates.

*Provided safety for the inmates.

*Ensured proper care and medical treatment of offenders.

*Maintained control of offenders.

Petroleum Specialist

Mississippi Army National Guard - Leland, MS - 1993 to 1999

Henry Hamilton, Platoon Leader

*Received and stored bulk and packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants

*Issued and dispensed bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units

*Selected and submitted samples of petroleum, oils, and lubricants to laboratory for testing

*Performed petroleum and water accounting duties

*Operated heavy equipped vehicles while transporting fuel and other military supplies.

*Fuel and defueled vehicles and stationary equipment

*Took emergency precautions to prevent harm to self and facilities in event of petroleum spillage or fire* Qualified with the M-16 weapon and passed a physical and training test annually.

*Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Mississippi Valley State University - Itta Bena, MS

May 1999

Associated Arts in Criminal Justice

Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale, MS May 1997

CERTIFICATIONS

AEMT

February 2004-Present

Hazardous Material Technician

August 2018

CPR Certification

October 2023 – October 2025