DURRELL JOHNSON
6819 Kingsland Creek Dr, Chesterfield, VA
Summary
Highly motivated DPO, Firefighter, and EMT with over 19 years of experience. Dedicated to fire prevention, protection, and safety services. Certified and trained professional with extensive knowledge of safety procedures, applicable codes, and firefighting techniques. Adapting and providing aid to individuals and communities during disasters, including fires, weather events, and traffic accidents. Effective at quickly assessing situations and responding with effective solutions. Solid reputation for superior performance, accuracy, and decision-making ability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DRIVER PUMP OPERATOR (DPO)/ACTING OFFICER
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
- Current member of Truck 10 - B shift since 2023, performing truck duties; forcible entry, search and rescue, overall, ventilation, securing utilities, and laddering the structure. Truck 10's current DPO.
FIREFIGHTER III/ROTATIONAL DRIVER/ACTING OFFICER
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Assess conditions and act quickly to extinguish fires, rescue victims, and administer life-saving medical interventions.
FIREFIGHTER II /ROTATIONAL DRIVER/ACTING OFFICER
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Work with team and other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes; combat fires; perform victim search and rescue; treat the injured; and avert further injuries by keeping bystanders out of danger.
FIREFIGHTER I
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Administer medical care to injured people, providing CPR, First aid, as well as other emergency responses.
Education
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2025
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01.2005
Skills
- Emergency response
- Team coordination
- Risk assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Community outreach
- Fire prevention
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Crew supervision
- Training and development
- Leadership
- Critical decision-making
- Reporting and administration
Timeline
DRIVER PUMP OPERATOR (DPO)/ACTING OFFICER
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
FIREFIGHTER III/ROTATIONAL DRIVER/ACTING OFFICER
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2014 - 01.2021
FIREFIGHTER II /ROTATIONAL DRIVER/ACTING OFFICER
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2007 - 01.2014
FIREFIGHTER I
Richmond City Fire Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
Columbia Southern University
Virginia Commonwealth University