Jacob Harper
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Experienced Paramedic, firefighter, and rescue technician with advanced life support, incident command, and high-pressure decision-making skills. Known for coordinating complex emergency operations, leading team efforts, and delivering effective care in critical situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Part time Standby/ Industrial rope rescue tech
ODC
Shreveport, Louisiana
02.2026 - Current
- Executed day-to-day duties with precision and timeliness.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Supported ODC rescue operations during confined-space and emergency response incidents.
- Inspected rescue equipment and maintained readiness for ODC safety deployments.
- Stabilized victims and assisted extraction during ODC incident scenes.
Part Time FF/Medic
Caddo Fire District #3
Greenwood, Louisiana
12.2019 - 01.2026
- Responded promptly to life threatening emergencies, delivering advanced life support interventions like cardioversion and intubation to stabilize patients.
- Executed advanced life support techniques, including intubation, defibrillation, and intravenous medication administration, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced life support procedures on scene or en route to the hospital.
- Initiated advanced life support protocols including CPR and ACLS per AHA guidelines when indicated.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing advanced life support measures when needed.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures in accordance with pediatric advanced life support protocols, ensuring timely and effective care for critically ill children.
- Provided pre-hospital medical care to patients in critical condition, utilizing advanced life support equipment and medications.
Rope/Confined space, and Swift water Tech
Louisiana State USAR Team
Shreveport, Louisiana
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Deployed to Tiger Island wildfire, managing response efforts across 30 thousand acres.
- Coordinated large-scale tasks with teams from multiple cities and states to achieve operational goals.
- Engaged with state agencies under tiered command structure, successfully completing tasks in challenging conditions.
Full Time FF/Medic
Caddo Fire District #1
Shreveport, Louisiana
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Employed advanced life support techniques and procedures under stressful conditions.
- Provided pre-hospital medical care to patients in critical condition, utilizing advanced life support equipment and medications.
- Responded promptly to life threatening emergencies by providing advanced life support interventions such as cardioversion or intubation when needed.
- Performed advanced life support interventions such as intubation and mechanical ventilation.
- Performed advanced life support measures such as intubation and chest compressions.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
Tactical medical practitioner
Caddo Fire District #1
Shreveport, Louisiana
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided immediate medical care and packaged patients under fire for swift evacuation.
- Quickly assessed patients for life-threatening injuries, provided treatment, and ensured swift patient transfer.
- Assisted in developing active shooter plans for schools and churches, enhancing safety protocols.
- Trained as medic to support local police SRT and patrol deputies in high-stakes environments.
Full Time FF/EMTB/AEMT/MEDIC
Caddo Fire District #5
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2013 - 11.2022
- Assessed patients during EMS calls for Caddo Fire District #5.
- Provided advanced life support techniques including intubations, defibrillation and cardioversion, administration of intravenous fluids or medications.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing advanced life support measures.
- Provided basic life support at fire and medical emergency scenes.
- Documented patient care reports and incident details.
- Operated ambulance equipment and emergency medical supplies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess situations rapidly while making sound clinical decisions.
- Maintained professional appearance and conduct during all shifts.
Part Time FF/AEMT/MEDIC
Desoto Fire District #9
Frierson, Louisiana
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Assessed patient condition and vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, temperature, and level of consciousness.
- Maintained proficiency in the use of medical equipment for emergency medical care.
EMTB Instructor
Jonathan Grahm
Stonewall, Louisiana
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Instructed on and demonstrated life-saving techniques within EMTB scope, ensuring students mastered critical emergency response skills.
- Tailored instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, enhancing individual comprehension and engagement.
- Taught EMT basic classes as a secondary instructor.
Part Time FF/EMT-B/AEMT
Caddo Fire District #4
Shreveport, Louisiana
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Delivered basic life support and stabilization before hospital transport.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Operated ambulance equipment and maintained readiness for emergency dispatch.
- Documented patient care reports and incident details for district records.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASome College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Rope rescue technician
- swift water tech
- Confined space technician
- Urban search and rescue
- Hazmat operations
- Advanced rescue techniques
- Tactical medical practitioner
- Difficult airway management
- Emergency medical response
- Paramedic
- Structural Firefighter 1 and 2
- Fire Investigator
- Rescue equipment maintenance
- Rescue operation documentation
- Rescue planning software
- Driver operator Pumper, Tanker
- Officer 1 and 2
- Instructor 1 and 2
- Incident command
- Patient transport
- Quick decision making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part time Standby/ Industrial rope rescue tech
ODC
02.2026 - Current
Tactical medical practitioner
Caddo Fire District #1
11.2022 - 02.2024
Rope/Confined space, and Swift water Tech
Louisiana State USAR Team
03.2022 - 08.2025
Full Time FF/Medic
Caddo Fire District #1
11.2021 - 12.2024
Part Time FF/Medic
Caddo Fire District #3
12.2019 - 01.2026
EMTB Instructor
Jonathan Grahm
02.2018 - 11.2018
Part Time FF/AEMT/MEDIC
Desoto Fire District #9
07.2016 - 11.2019
Part Time FF/EMT-B/AEMT
Caddo Fire District #4
07.2014 - 03.2017
Full Time FF/EMTB/AEMT/MEDIC
Caddo Fire District #5
05.2013 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Bossier Parish Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Southern University At Shreveport