James Hearin
Elberta,Alabama
Summary
Leadership-focused professional with experience mentoring youth and leading educational programs in structured, safety-critical environments. Background includes Marine Corps JROTC leadership, emergency services, museum education, and professional dive operations. Certified Firefighter, EMT, and Divemaster with strong interest in STEM education, naval aviation history, and space exploration. Known for maintaining discipline, teamwork, and enthusiasm while guiding students through challenging technical and experiential learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand / Divemaster
Down Under Dive Vessel
Gulf Shores, Alabama
01.2024 - Current
- Lead instructional sessions for scuba divers and youth participants in classroom and open water environments.
- Mentor new divers and assist instructors with certification level training programs.
- Evaluate environmental conditions including weather, currents, and visibility to ensure operational safety.
- Teach scuba theory including gas compression, pressure effects, and dive physics.
- Perform manual dive planning and calculate dive tables to maintain decompression safety.
- Support offshore dive operations, vessel logistics, and passenger safety briefings.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Baldwin/Mobile County, Alabama Area
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Living History Intern – Education Department
National Museum of the Pacific War
Fredericksburg, TX
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered interactive historical interpretation and educational programming through living history demonstrations.
- Designed and implemented an inventory management system for the living history archive and equipment warehouse.
- Developed safety protocols for blank firing weapons, armored vehicles, and live flamethrower demonstrations.
- Coordinated with local public safety agencies for large-scale historical demonstrations and events.
- Led training for approximately 50 volunteers in historical tactics, theatrical safety procedures, and subject matter knowledge.
- Ghostwrote operational plans for museum events and assisted with development of educational programs still used today.
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Lynn Haven Fire Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responded to fire suppression and emergency medical incidents in a municipal department.
- Operated in high responsibility team environments requiring rapid decision making and situational awareness.
Education
High School Diploma -
A. Crawford Mosley High School
Lynn Haven, Florida06-2020
4 Year Program
Marine Corps Junior ROTC
Fire Academy Certification
Gulf Coast State College
01-2021
No Degree -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Safety procedures
- Responding to emergencies
- Presentations
- Educational outreach
- Educational programming
- Time management
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Certified Firefighter
- Divemaster (Professional Scuba Certification)
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Rescue Diver
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certification
- Oxygen Administration Certification
- Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
- Incident Command System (ICS) Training
Interests
Naval aviation history and aerospace exploration, STEM education and experiential learning programs, Application of physics and gas laws in dive operations, Leadership development and mentorship in structured team environments
Timeline
Deckhand / Divemaster
Down Under Dive Vessel
01.2024 - Current
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Baldwin/Mobile County, Alabama Area
11.2022 - 11.2025
Living History Intern – Education Department
National Museum of the Pacific War
04.2022 - 11.2022
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Lynn Haven Fire Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
A. Crawford Mosley High School
4 Year Program
Marine Corps Junior ROTC
Fire Academy Certification
Gulf Coast State College
No Degree -
Southern New Hampshire University
Other Work Experience
Other Part time Jobs include Lead/Management Positions at Marcos and Dominoes Pizza during High School, which i worked up to after starting as a cashier, as well as a Operations Management Position with South Foley Paintball. While Working as a Firefighter I also worked part time for Local ambulance services and as such i am familiar with operational procedure and hospital protocols.