Dervon Hayes
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Fire Lieutenant and Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sergeant seeking promotion to Captain, bringing proven leadership, strong character, and consistent accountability. I leverage my dual‑service experience to strengthen station and firefighter performance, set expectations, and support department‑wide initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Chesterfield Fire & EMS
2011 - Current
- Station 25 Captain's duties May 2026 - July 2026
- Promoted to Lieutenant (2023)
- Firefighter Specialist (2022)
- Acting Officer (2020)
- Nationally Registered Paramedic (2017)
- Recruit School #44 (2011)
Senior Master Sergeant (E-8)
U.S. Air Force Reserve
2009 - Current
- Air Terminal Operations Center Superintendent
- Managed and directed a flight of 26 personnel
- Oversaw mission‑critical logistics and resource management
- Supported seamless global air mobility operations
- Deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait on multiple occasions
- Served as team lead in austere, high‑tempo environments
- Ensured personnel welfare and operational readiness
- Mentored NCOs and provided leadership development
Education
AAS - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
01-2022
BS - Accounting
Virginia Commonwealth University
01-2005
Specialty Teams
- Field Training Officer (2023 - Present)
- Peer Support Team Member (2023 - Present)
- IMT Team Member (2018 - 2024)
- Hazmat Team Member (2013 - 2018)
Workgroups & Committees
- EMS Delivery Model and System Improvement Member
- Resiliency Class Project Co-Creator (Current In-Service)
- Corporate Communications Workgroup
- ProQA Workgroup
- Whole Blood Pilot Member
- Recruitment Assistant (3 Events)
Instructing & Training
- Resiliency In-Service Class Instructor
- 2024 & 2025 Lieutenant Promotional Test Role Player
- 2024 Captain's Promotional Test Role Player
- Paramedic Hybrid Class Instructor
- Air Force Resiliency Trainer & Instructor
- ALS Con-Ed Instructor
- ALS Class Instructor
- EMT Class Instructor
Leadership & Professional Development Classes
- Virginia Fire Officer Academy
- Metro Richmond Public Safety Leadership Academy
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I & II
- United States Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- Officer Development Program I & II
- United States Air Force Airman Leadership School
- 2024 Virginia Fire, Equity and Diversity Conference
- Applied Leadership for Company Officers
- Trauma Informed Care Class
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- 2024 Metro-Richmond 1st Annual Wellness Seminar
- Crisis Intervention Team Training
- Stress First Aid
Honors And Recognition
- CFEMS Life Save Award (x4)
- CFEMS Unit Citation
- Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
- Air & Space Commendation Medal
- Air & Space Achievement Medal (x2)
- Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon
- Air and Space Longevity Service Award
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- 71st APS Senior NCO of the Quarter (x3)
Other Key Qualifications
- Tanker Operator
- MVU Operator
- Brush Truck Operator
- Hazmat Foam III
- Hazmat Foam II & III
- Hazmat Foam I
- Hazmat Technician Class, 2013
Timeline
Lieutenant
Chesterfield Fire & EMS
2011 - Current
Senior Master Sergeant (E-8)
U.S. Air Force Reserve
2009 - Current
AAS - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
BS - Accounting
Virginia Commonwealth University