Christopher DeBoard
Wills Point
Summary
Vigilant Firefighter with many years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, emergency medical response, hostile fire events, and mass casualty events.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
05.2025 - Current
- Operated trucks safely across designated routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Complied with federal and state transportation regulations during all operations.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
Firefighter
Edgewood Fire Department
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
Truck Driver
Black Rhino Energy Services
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Operated commercial trucks to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Super Dump Driver
Cactus Express LP
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated commercial trucks to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Towing Operator
Tommy's Towing & Repair
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Adhered to safety protocols during all towing operations consistently.
- Provided assistance in roadside emergencies, ensuring swift response times.
- Assisted in the recovery of stolen vehicles by providing information to law enforcement agencies.
- Provided roadside assistance including jump starts and tire changes.
Firefighter
Wills Point Fire Department
07.2001 - 03.2021
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
Education
Certificate - Groundcover And Wildland Urban Interface
Texas A&M Forestry Service
12-2019
Certificate - Courage To Be Safe
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
10-2013
Certificate - Vehicle Operations For Fire And EMS
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
07-2013
Certificate - NIMS Communications And Information Management
Emergency Management Institute- FEMA
01-2011
Certificate - Wildland Fire Supression
Texas A&M Forestry Service
05-2010
Certificate - Firefighting Phase I, II, III
The Texas A & M University Systems TEEX
07-2008
Skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safety management
- Critical thinking capacity
- Hazardous materials handling
- Regulatory compliance
- Physical stamina and strength
- Adaptability and resilience
Certification
- PEC Learn February 2025
- TFH Solutions & Consulting OXY Orientation
- TFH Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
05.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Black Rhino Energy Services
02.2025 - 05.2025
Super Dump Driver
Cactus Express LP
07.2024 - 02.2025
Firefighter
Edgewood Fire Department
03.2021 - Current
Towing Operator
Tommy's Towing & Repair
05.2018 - 06.2024
Firefighter
Wills Point Fire Department
07.2001 - 03.2021
Certificate - Courage To Be Safe
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Certificate - Vehicle Operations For Fire And EMS
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Certificate - Wildland Fire Supression
Texas A&M Forestry Service
Certificate - Groundcover And Wildland Urban Interface
Texas A&M Forestry Service
Certificate - NIMS Communications And Information Management
Emergency Management Institute- FEMA
Certificate - Firefighting Phase I, II, III
The Texas A & M University Systems TEEX
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