James K. Guess Jr.
Pleasant View,TN
Summary
Professional with proven experience in emergency response and fire safety operations. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability to changing conditions, and achieving results in high-pressure situations. Skilled in firefighting techniques, emergency medical response, and hazard assessment. Reliable and resilient with strong sense of duty and commitment to public safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer
Nashville Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
Instructor
Capitol Fire Training, LLC
09.2017 - Current
Fire Instructor
Nashville Fire Department
11.2022 - 06.2023
Currently an adjunct instructor at the training academy. Lead instructor for many different disciplines.
Firefighter
Nashville Fire Department
01.2013 - 02.2023
EMT-IV
First Call Ambulance Service, LLC.
03.2011 - 09.2021
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Unit Citation Tornado 2020
- Bronze Star Swiftwater Rescue May 2024
- Silver Star Rope Rescue May 2024
Certification
- Fire Instructor II
- Trench Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue II
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor I
- Rope Rescue I
- Rope Rescue II
- Swift Water Rescue I
- Vehicle Extrication
- Rescue Systems I
- USAR Technician (80 Hour)
- Hazmat Specialist
- ICS 300
- ICS 400
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Timeline
Engineer
Nashville Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
Fire Instructor
Nashville Fire Department
11.2022 - 06.2023
Instructor
Capitol Fire Training, LLC
09.2017 - Current
Firefighter
Nashville Fire Department
01.2013 - 02.2023
EMT-IV
First Call Ambulance Service, LLC.
03.2011 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Volunteer State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Liberty University