JAMES CARSON
Madison,USA
Summary
Dynamic Captain/Paramedic with a proven track record at Branford Fire Department, recognized for leadership and effective communication. Awarded Firefighter of the Year and established innovative programs like the Drone initiative. Committed to excellence with a keen attention to detail and a professional demeanor, driving impactful results in emergency services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
Branford Fire Department
Branford, CT
02.2009 - Current
- Firefighter of the Year Award 2014
- Chiefs Citation Award 2024
- Designed and constructed training pavilion
- Established first formal EAP program 2015
- Member of the BFD PEER Support Team
- Member of the Training Division
- Q Endorsement department licensing program lead since 2018
- Member of the Maintenance Division
- Chairman for apparatus replacement committees: Two engines, ladder truck, and light rescue
- Established Man in Machine program using fundraising for equipment purchasing
- Established Drone program using fundraising for equipment purchasing
- Local 2533 annual fundraiser mailer Chair 2016-2023
- Past Local 2533 Vice President
- Member of the Honor Guard
Fire Fighter/EMT, Engine 21, Truck 1
Danbury Fire Department
Danbury, CT
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Firefighter EMT
- Fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services
Electrical Apprentice
Acorn Electric, LLC
Clinton, CT
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Company Overview: Residential, commercial, industrial contracting
- Residential, commercial, industrial contracting
Education
Paramedic - EMT-P
Capitol Community College
01.2011
Certified Recruit Fire Fighter program -
Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Class 39
Windsor Locks, CT09.2007
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Connecticut Technical Apprentice Program
Middletown, Hamden, New Britain, CT06.2007
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- Hazardous Materials Operational
- Incident Command System
- NIMS Introduction IS-700
- NIMS for the Fire Service
- Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic
- FF Safety and Survival
- Elevator Emergencies
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the Year Award 2014
- Chiefs Citation Award 2024
- Designed and constructed training pavilion
- Established first formal EAP program 2015
- Member of the BFD PEER Support Team
- Member of the Training Division
- Q Endorsement department licensing program lead since 2018
- Member of the Maintenance Division
- Chairman for apparatus replacement committees: Two engines, ladder truck, and light rescue
- Established Man in Machine program using fundraising for equipment purchasing
- Established Drone program using fundraising for equipment purchasing
- Local 2533 annual fundraiser mailer Chair 2016-2023
- Past Local 2533 Vice President
- Member of the Honor Guard
References
- Mike Stackpole, Deputy Chief, Branford Fire Department, 203-410-9725, mstackpole@branfordfire.com
- Robert Kyttle, Chief, Madison Hose CO. #1, 860-304-7384, bobby7264@yahoo.com
- Tyler Haskell, Madison Hose CO. #1, 203-640-1817, tylerh0783@gmail.com
Timeline
Captain/Paramedic
Branford Fire Department
02.2009 - Current
Fire Fighter/EMT, Engine 21, Truck 1
Danbury Fire Department
06.2007 - 02.2009
Electrical Apprentice
Acorn Electric, LLC
09.2005 - 06.2007
Paramedic - EMT-P
Capitol Community College
Certified Recruit Fire Fighter program -
Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Class 39
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Connecticut Technical Apprentice Program
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