Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Community Involvement
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Damien Jackson

New Gloucester,ME

Summary

Adaptable, hard worker ready to learn and contribute to the success of the team. Committed, physically fit professional and dedicated employee that strives for punctuality seeking employment where excellent service and a positive attitude will make a difference. 3 years of experience in structural firefighting and emergency medical duties & passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter

Lewiston Fire Department
Lewiston, ME
08.2023 - Current
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Bath, ME
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.

Firefighter

Cumberland Maine Fire Department
Cumberland Center, ME
07.2019 - 05.2022

Current Duties Include:

  • Answering emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Collaborating with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Informing and educating local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Cleaning, servicing and maintaining fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performing general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Training continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
08.2021

Firefighter Pro Board 1 & 2 Certified

Maine Fire Service Institute
11.2019

National Registry/Maine Licensed EMT-B Certified

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
12.2021

Marine firefighting School

Port of Virginia
Norfolk, VA
05.2023

EVOC/AVOC

Maine Fire Service Institute
10.2019

Hazmat Awareness Certified

Texas A&M Health Science Center
09.2019

Basic Life Safety Certified

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
09.2021

NIMS IS100 & 700 Certified

Southern Maine Community College

Skills

  • Team Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills
  • Emergency Response
  • Alarm Response
  • Fire Suppression Work
  • Public Assistance and Support
  • Medical Response

References

  • Rick Emmons

Full Time Lieutenant  LFD

(207) 318-5464

  • Jordan Powell

Full Time Lieutenant/AEMT BIW FD

(207) 631-0034

  • Jason Copp

Full Time Captain/EMT CFD

(207) 318-3307

  • Nate Pelsinski

Full Time FF/Paramedic PFD

(207) 232-2549

Community Involvement

Community Involvement: I have been involved in community efforts making my community a better place to live, work and enjoy.

Throughout my high school career 2014-2018 I assisted local Transfiguration Hermitage community members with yard work.

Fall of 2016: Assisted at food bank at local St. Denis Church.

Legionaries of Christ International Missionary Service Nicaragua 2017 & 2018: Comprehensive team of workers assisting local Nicaraguan villagers improve their quality of life.

Timeline

Firefighter

Lewiston Fire Department
08.2023 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
09.2022 - 08.2023

Firefighter

Cumberland Maine Fire Department
07.2019 - 05.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Southern Maine Community College

Firefighter Pro Board 1 & 2 Certified

Maine Fire Service Institute

National Registry/Maine Licensed EMT-B Certified

Southern Maine Community College

Marine firefighting School

Port of Virginia

EVOC/AVOC

Maine Fire Service Institute

Hazmat Awareness Certified

Texas A&M Health Science Center

Basic Life Safety Certified

Southern Maine Community College

NIMS IS100 & 700 Certified

Southern Maine Community College