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Erik Johnson

Middleburg,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter at NAS Jacksonville Fire Department. Proven leadership in training and mentoring, coupled with strong skills in structural firefighting and first aid. Adept at executing emergency response strategies, ensuring safety, and fostering teamwork to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter

NAS Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville, FL
07.2001 - 10.2024
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.

Receiving Clerk

Stine Mart
Orange Park, FL
11.2000 - 07.2001
  • Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
  • Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.

Commercial Diver

Stroud Diving and Hydrography
Jacksonville, FL
08.1999 - 11.2000
  • Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
  • Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
  • Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations.
  • Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
  • Recovered objects beneath silt and water, connecting hooks and elevating with cranes, winches or derricks.
  • Performed underwater welding tasks for structural repairs, maintaining the integrity of various marine infrastructures.

Gunner's Mate/ Anti Submarine Warfare Systems Oper

U.S. Navy
Jacksonville, FL
11.1987 - 03.1999

• Maintained shipboard small arms and the 76mm cannon.

• Maintained and monitored ships ammunition.

• Held the position of the ships Search and Rescue Swimmer.

• Changed rates to Anti submarine Warfare Systems Operator/ Aircrew

• Flew as Aircrew in a H 60 helicopter and as a Search and Rescue Swimmer.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Fire Fighter Minimum Standards

First Coast Technical Institute
Saint Augustine, FL

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Heart Start Inc
Jacksonville, FL

None - Commercial Art

SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY

Graduate Certificate - Commercial Diving

Diver's Academy of The Eastern Seaboard
Camden, NJ

Skills

  • Structural firefighting
  • First aid certified
  • Fire safety
  • Leadership and supervision

Timeline

Firefighter

NAS Jacksonville Fire Department
07.2001 - 10.2024

Receiving Clerk

Stine Mart
11.2000 - 07.2001

Commercial Diver

Stroud Diving and Hydrography
08.1999 - 11.2000

Gunner's Mate/ Anti Submarine Warfare Systems Oper

U.S. Navy
11.1987 - 03.1999

Graduate Certificate - Fire Fighter Minimum Standards

First Coast Technical Institute

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Heart Start Inc

None - Commercial Art

SUNY Buffalo State

Graduate Certificate - Commercial Diving

Diver's Academy of The Eastern Seaboard