James Dority
Seasoned fire service Captain with expertise in emergency response, team coordination, and safety procedures. Known for clear communication, strong decision-making, and dependable staff leadership during critical incidents.
Work History
Captain
27 Years 4 Months- Directed emergency response operations, aligning crews with incident command procedures and public safety priorities.
- Coordinated field activities with police, dispatch, and municipal departments during critical incidents.
- Supervised personnel schedules, assignments, and daily readiness across station operations.
- Evaluated incident reports, logs, and after-action findings to improve response consistency.
- Trained personnel on safety protocols, equipment use, and department operating procedures.
- Resolved personnel issues, enforced standards, and supported disciplined service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Certification
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Instructor I
Instructor II
Driver Operator-Pumper
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Plans Examiner I
Incident Safety Officer
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician
Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
Emergency Response to Terrorism
SCUBA
High Angle Rescue
Received the Medal of Valor
I was part of an initial arriving engine to a structure fire with a woman trapped inside the burning building. My company and I performed the fire attack to control the spread of the fire while I made entry to retrieve the victim and drug her from the house. The victim, although unconscious from the smoky conditions, survived the incident.