Jakoda Mathews
Artesia
Summary
Driven and dedicated professional with a strong background in emergency response and a passion for saving lives. Seeking to advance career in the fire, rescue, and emergency medical field. Committed to making a positive impact in high-pressure situations by assessing and mitigating risks, coordinating effective emergency response efforts, and providing compassionate care to those in need. Eager to contribute expertise and continue learning in a dynamic and challenging environment that values teamwork and excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/ Engineer/ Advanced EMT
Reeves County ESD 1
03.2024 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Assisted with design and lay out of fire and rescue apparatus.
- Helped with policy reviews and suggested updates.
- Completed Officer development classes presented by the department.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Firefighter/Advanced EMT
Wipp Fire Department
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: SIMCO
- SIMCO
- Was crew trainer for my shift equivalent to an FTO
- Trained new employees to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Officer/Firefighter/EMT Basic
Cottonwood Fire Department
06.2010 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Eddy County Fire
- Firefighter - 5 years
- Captain - 3 years
- Asst Chief - 3 years
- Chief – 1 ½ years
- Eddy County Fire
Firefighter/EMT Basic
Artesia Fire Department
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Firefighter/EMT Basic
Carlsbad Fire Department
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed Fire academy and received my EMT Basic and Firefighter 1&2 certifications.
- Responded to calls and assisted with emergency medical care and treatment of patients.
- Responded to motor vehicle accidents to assist with extrication of victims.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
Journeyman Apprentice Crew Supervisor
Deans, Inc
07.2010 - 07.2018
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
Warehouse Attendant
Desert Hills Electric Supply
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks safely, quickly putting items away to maintain flow of daily workloads.
- Inspected forklifts and other tools before and after use to enhance personal and employee safety.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
EMS certification -
ENMU-Roswell
Roswell, NMHigh School - undefined
Artesia High School
Artesia, NM01.2010
Skills
- Aerial Ladder operation
- Apparatus inspection
- Conditions assessment
- Fire suppression tactics
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Hazard management
- Apparatus maintenance
- Fire department procedures
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- IFSAC Firefighter I/II
- IFSAC HAZMAT A&O
- IFSAC Instructor I
- IFSAC Officer I
- IFSAC Vehicle Extrication
- Vehicle Extrication Tech I/II
- NREMT Advanced EMT
- NM EMT Advanced EMT
- PHTLS Trainimg
- ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
- Rescue 3-Swift Water Advanced Technician
- Rescue 3-Rope Technician I (Expired 09/2024)
Timeline
Firefighter/ Engineer/ Advanced EMT
Reeves County ESD 1
03.2024 - Current
Firefighter/Advanced EMT
Wipp Fire Department
09.2020 - 04.2024
Firefighter/EMT Basic
Artesia Fire Department
05.2019 - 09.2020
Firefighter/EMT Basic
Carlsbad Fire Department
07.2018 - 05.2019
Journeyman Apprentice Crew Supervisor
Deans, Inc
07.2010 - 07.2018
Officer/Firefighter/EMT Basic
Cottonwood Fire Department
06.2010 - 05.2022
Warehouse Attendant
Desert Hills Electric Supply
06.2007 - 07.2010
High School - undefined
Artesia High School
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- IFSAC Firefighter I/II
- IFSAC HAZMAT A&O
- IFSAC Instructor I
- IFSAC Officer I
- IFSAC Vehicle Extrication
- Vehicle Extrication Tech I/II
- NREMT Advanced EMT
- NM EMT Advanced EMT
- PHTLS Trainimg
- ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
- Rescue 3-Swift Water Advanced Technician
- Rescue 3-Rope Technician I (Expired 09/2024)
EMS certification -
ENMU-Roswell
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