Darren Cordova
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter and Advanced EMT with experience in emergency medical response, fire suppression, and public safety operations. Proven ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism, situational awareness, and sound judgment. Strong background in patient care, public safety, teamwork, and clear communication, with a demonstrated commitment to protecting life, property, and community well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter/AEMT
City Of Knoxville Fire Department
Knoxville, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Respond to fire, medical, rescue, and emergency incidents, providing advanced life support care and fire suppression in high-risk, time-critical environments.
- Assess patients, administer emergency medical treatment, and coordinate care with other emergency responders.
- Operate fire apparatus, medical equipment, and rescue tools while maintaining readiness through ongoing training and equipment checks.
- Deliver advanced prehospital medical care as an AEMT, including patient assessment, airway management, medication administration.
- Perform fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, and hazard mitigation operations in residential, commercial settings.
- Ensure scene safety, following incident command protocols, and supported coordinated emergency response efforts.
Officer
Knox County Sheriff's Department
Knoxville, TN
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained safety and security within a county jail facility by supervising inmates, enforcing policies and procedures, conducting routine checks, and responding to incidents in a calm, controlled manner.
- Supervised inmate populations in a county jail environment, ensuring compliance with facility rules while maintaining safety, order, and professionalism under high-stress conditions.
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, and security checks while documenting incidents accurately and thoroughly.
- Entrusted with maintaining security and order in a correctional facility, exercising sound judgment, situational awareness, and effective communication to prevent and de-escalate conflicts.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Flowers Baking Co. of Knoxville, LLC
Knoxville, TN
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Fill orders, count, load, and unload product on incoming and outgoing trailers according to the shipping schedule. Load and unload to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met.
- Ensure that product received from production or other plants is recorded correctly.
- Maintain cleanliness of work area.
- Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, safety rules, work rules, etc.
- Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
Behavioral Health Technician
Reflections Recovery Center
Prescott, AZ
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for supervising clients' conduct, behavior and adherence to standards, policies and house rules.
- Observation of self-administration of medication with documentation according to policies and procedures.
- Facilitation of five “Evening Communication, Solutions, and Meditation” groups and one “Psychoeducational Variety” group per week.
- Ensure that housing is a safe and sober place to live, while promoting self-worth and integrity among the clients.
- Observe and document clients’ medical state (take vitals, Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scales (COWS) assessments, etc.), Document individual client and group notes daily.
- Crisis prevention and intervention.
- Assure that all Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and requirements are met.
- Provide client transportation to all appointments, groups, activities, etc.
Behavioral Health Technician
Clean Adventures
Prescott, AZ
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked directly under the supervision of senior staff members such as psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and psychiatric social workers.
- Observed, reported, and recorded patient behaviors, implemented behavioral interventions according to treatment plan under the supervision of RN.
- Supervised individuals receiving services in the activities of daily living, encouraging individuals receiving services independence and responsibility for self.
- Coordinated and/or implemented skilled level activities involving the care, treatment, and training of individuals receiving services on the crisis unit.
- Interacted with clients in order to provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction.
- Supported the client treatment plans and discussed progress toward goals with clients.
- Conducted and documented activities of daily living skills in and out of the home.
Education
High School Diploma - Emergency Medical Services
Yavapai Community College
Prescott, AZ01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Belen High School
Belen, NM01.2017
EMT/AEMT, Fire I, Fire II, Hazmat Ops - Emergency Medicine
City Of Knoxville Fire Department
Knoxville, TN01-2024
Skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Composure
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Situational-awareness
- De-escalation
- Critical-thinking
- Multitasking
- Preparedness
- Reliability
- Resilience
- Safety-focused
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Fire Fighter/AEMT
City Of Knoxville Fire Department
09.2023 - Current
Officer
Knox County Sheriff's Department
06.2021 - 09.2023
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Flowers Baking Co. of Knoxville, LLC
07.2020 - 06.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
Reflections Recovery Center
02.2020 - 06.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Clean Adventures
01.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Belen High School
High School Diploma - Emergency Medical Services
Yavapai Community College
EMT/AEMT, Fire I, Fire II, Hazmat Ops - Emergency Medicine
City Of Knoxville Fire Department