Dominique Johnson
Firefighter EMT
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Fire Fighter/EMT-B
Palisade Fire Department
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- A lead instructor for Palisade Fire 1 Academy. Teaching proper basic fire ground knowledge. Lead EMS instructor portion for assisting Fire 1 academy basic First Aid and emergency scene operations.
- Basic maintenance scheduling and apparatus equipment manager.
Firefighter EMT
Lower Valley Fire Protection Dist.
10.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural engines, water tenders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
EMT Instructor
Professional EMS Education
06.2020 - Current
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with all instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Firefighter EMT
Mesa County Fire Authority
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Cortez, CO 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
- Firefighting activities
Emergency support
Cooperative relationships
Patient care documentation
CPR and first aid
Community Relations
Certification
S-212
Hobbies
I am big on being outdoors with sports. I do love to play any type of sport. I am competitive as well as like having fun with others in a team setting. I do enjoy being home and listening to music. Audio books are a big part of my life for cleaning and also continuous education in my free time. I do enjoy spending time with my family. Family means the world to me and trying to always enjoy the time i have with them. I find that fishing as well as hiking provide an opportunity for me to be carefree as well beneficial for my mental health. Just enjoying the outdoors is very relaxing. Going out with friends and hanging out is great.
Timeline
Fire instructor 1
05-2024
Driver Operator
01-2024
Fire Fighter/EMT-B
Palisade Fire Department
05.2023 - Current
Firefighter 2
01-2023
BLS CPR
01-2023
S-212
06-2022
Firefighter 1
06-2022
Firefighter EMT
Lower Valley Fire Protection Dist.
10.2021 - Current
Firefighter EMT
Mesa County Fire Authority
06.2021 - 01.2023
Wild Land S-130-190/L-180
06-2021
EMT Basic
01-2021
IV certified
01-2021
EMT Instructor
Professional EMS Education
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Montezuma-Cortez High School
08.2005 - 05.2009
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