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Jennifer Bacon

Beverly Hills,FL

Summary

Dedicated fire service leader with nearly 20 years of frontline operational experience and progressive administrative leadership in training, accreditation, and compliance. Skilled in program development, NFPA standards compliance, personnel training, and safety initiatives. Recognized for a compassionate leadership style, commitment to departmental excellence, and ability to foster operational efficiency while ensuring the safety and professional growth of personnel.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance & Accreditation Officer

Hernando County Fire Rescue
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead compliance and accreditation initiatives, ensuring adherence to NFPA standards, Florida statutes, and department policies.
  • Conduct performance audits, gather proofs of compliance, and prepare accreditation documentation.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and revise department policies and procedures for operational efficiency and accountability.

Training Officer

Hernando County Fire Rescue
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Designed and delivered fire, EMS, and specialty team training programs for department personnel.
  • Coordinated multi-agency training exercises, including specialty rescue and emergency response drills.
  • Managed training center operations, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet department objectives.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Hernando County Fire Rescue
01.2003 - 03.2021
  • Responded to fire, EMS, and rescue calls, performing suppression, patient care, and technical rescue duties.
  • Served in leadership roles on-scene, implementing ICS structure and ensuring safe, effective operations.
  • Provided mentorship to probationary firefighters and peers in both field and classroom settings.

Education

Master - Fire Service Leadership/ Human Resources

01.2026

Bachelor - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University
05.2024

Associate - EMS

College of Central Florida
01.2008

Skills

  • Fire & EMS Leadership
  • Training Program Development & Delivery
  • NFPA Standards & Accreditation Compliance
  • Incident Command (ICS 100–400)
  • Safety & Risk Management
  • Personnel Development & Mentorship
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Emergency Management Coordination
  • Platform/Software Development and Management for state reporting in EMS and Fire

Certification

  • Florida Firefighter II – Certificate of Compliance
  • Instructor II – State of Florida
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Health & Safety Officer
  • State Safety Officer
  • G-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • G-400 Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to ICS
  • IS-200.C: Basic ICS for Initial Response
  • Additional FEMA/NIMS Courses (IS-700, IS-800)

Affiliations

  • International Association of Fire Fighters
  • Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association

Timeline

Compliance & Accreditation Officer

Hernando County Fire Rescue
10.2023 - Current

Training Officer

Hernando County Fire Rescue
03.2021 - 10.2023

Firefighter/Paramedic

Hernando County Fire Rescue
01.2003 - 03.2021

Associate - EMS

College of Central Florida

Master - Fire Service Leadership/ Human Resources

Bachelor - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University

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