Firefighting Leader and CDL-A Driver with 18+ Years Experience
Resume:
Jacretia Nance
Columbia, TN ***** +1-931-***-**** ********@******.***
RESUME SUMMARY
Dedicated professional with 18+ years of experience in firefighting, emergency response, and transportation services. Former Shift Lieutenant with proven leadership in fire suppression, rescue operations, and community fire safety education. Skilled CDL-A driver with strong logistics and delivery expertise. Recognized for teamwork, safety focus, and unwavering commitment to community service.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive Logistics – Spring Hill, TN — Driver Feb 2023 – Present
• Transport materials safely and efficiently while meeting delivery deadlines.
• Inspect and operate vehicles in compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to streamline loading and unloading. Venture Express, Inc. – Smyrna, TN — Delivery Driver Nov 2020 – Mar 2023
• Delivered automotive parts to client sites with accuracy and timeliness.
• Conducted regular vehicle inspections to maintain reliability.
• Ensured secure handling of goods, reducing product damage incidents. Averitt Express – Cookeville, TN — Delivery Driver Feb 2020 – Nov 2020
• Transported freight across multiple states under strict schedules.
• Performed trailer loading/unloading with safety compliance.
• Supported customer satisfaction with dependable service. Independent Opportunities – Columbia, TN — Caregiver Oct 2017 – Nov 2019
• Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities.
• Monitored health conditions and provided support as needed.
• Built trust and improved independence for clients. Ripley Fire Department – Ripley, TN — Firefighter/EMT Shift Lieutenant Oct 2000 – Sept 2018
• Supervised station crews and emergency responses as Shift Lieutenant.
• Operated fire apparatus and managed pump operations during fires.
• Responded to fires, rescues, hazardous incidents, and EMS calls.
• Led pre-planning at manufacturing facilities for high-risk fire scenarios.
• Performed high-angle and water rescues in specialized emergencies.
• Delivered fire safety education at schools and community events.
• Provided emergency medical care as an EMS responder.
• Trained and mentored new firefighters in safety and emergency protocols.
• Coordinated with law enforcement and EMS during multi-agency responses.
EDUCATION
Ripley High School – Ripley, TN
High School Diploma, 1998
CERTIFICATIONS &
LICENSES
• CDL-A License (Expires Nov
2027)
• EMT Training – Ripley Fire
Department
SKILLS
• Fire Suppression & Rescue
Operations
• Emergency Medical Response
• High-Angle & Water Rescue
• CDL-A Driving & Freight
Delivery
• Safety & Equipment Inspections
• Team Leadership & Training
• Community Fire Safety
Education
REFERENCES
• Ronald Bonds – Assistant Fire
Chief, Ripley Fire Department
• Chris Conrad – Fire Captain,
Ripley Fire Department (731)
413-8420
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