Jacob Gormley
Tri County Fire Protection District
Waynesville,MO
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Proactive Fire Lieutenant with extensive experience in managing fire and medical emergencies. Recognized for exceptional public relations skills and awarded Firefighter of the Year in 2019. Skilled in administrative tasks, including incident reporting, supply management, strategic training, and building inspections. Strong knowledge of firefighting techniques and emergency medical protocols, with proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Work History
Urban Search and Rescue Instructor
5 Years 2 Months- Delivered instructor-led training on homeland security procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Facilitated hands-on exercises for crisis response, safety, and situational awareness.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with operational readiness and compliance requirements.
- Assessed student performance and adjusted instruction to improve knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to update course content and materials.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and recommended improvements to strengthen instruction delivery.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Fire Lieutenant
8 Years 3 Months- Notified fire dispatchers to detail any difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies
- Assessed areas post-fire containment to identify and eliminate remaining hot spots, enhancing overall fire safety
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies, ensuring safety and minimizing panic among affected individuals
- Inspected apparatus and equipment for proper order and condition.
- Performed a variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most the most efficient operation
- Refilled firetrucks with water and gas to ensure readiness for emergency response
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
- Led team in firefighting operations, applying sound judgment to determine most effective extinguishing methods based on fuel type and environment
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
- Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations
Light Armored Recon
4 Years 10 Months- Secured restricted areas, enforcing limited access for civilians and military members to enhance force protection and property security
- Executed fire team tasks during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills
- Directed dispatch movement for security response, improving operational planning efficiencies
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies, ensuring safety and security on base
- Authored daily activity, incident and irregularity reports, including equipment and property damage, theft and presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $4,000,000
- Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security
- Guided and coordinated unit's force protection programs to meet fleet requirements
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Certified Firefighter
Advanced CPR Techniques
Leadership
Curriculum Development
Development and training
Emergency response planning
Volunteer training
Leadership ability
Strong communicator
Rapport building
Certification
Missouri Division of Fire Safety
*Firefighter 1
*Firefighter 2
*Hazardous Material Awareness
*Hazardous Material Operations
*Hazardous Material Technition
*Emergency Medical Responder
University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training
*Air Management for the Fire Service
*Step Up and Lead: Leadership Traits
*Health and Safety Officer
*Firefighter Friendly Thermal Imaging
FEMA
*100
*200
*700
*800
*Health and Safety Officer
Timeline
Urban Search and Rescue Instructor
Homeland Defense
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Fire Lieutenant
Tri County Fire Protection District
07.2018 - CurrentRead More
Light Armored Recon
United States Marine Corps
01.2003 - 11.2007Read More
Hillsboro High Scholl
High School Diploma
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