Colton Rodems
Jacksonville ,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Chapin Volunteer Fire Department
Chapin
07.2017 - Current
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Firefighter EMT
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville Illinois
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
Correctional Officer
State Of Illinois- Department Of Correction
Jacksonville Illinois
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
CNC Machine Operator
Jacksonville Machine Inc.
Jacksonville Illinois
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Education
Associates - Fire Science
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH08.2023
Skills
Map Reading and Navigation
De-Escalation Techniques
Emergency Response
Stress tolerance and resilience
Inmate Supervision
Safety and Security
Judgment and Decision-Making
Active Listening
Law Enforcement
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
City of Jacksonville
05.2024 - 09.2024
Correctional Officer
State Of Illinois- Department Of Correction
01.2019 - 05.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
Chapin Volunteer Fire Department
07.2017 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Jacksonville Machine Inc.
04.2015 - 12.2018
Associates - Fire Science
Eastern Gateway Community College