James Herring

Passionate, dedicated, and opportunistic fire service professional seeking an entry-level position as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Committed to enhancing skills, contributing to a department's mission and vision goals, and fostering community engagement. Driven to continuously grow as a fire service professional and deliver high-quality care to residents by prioritizing life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.

• Marion Township Fire Department, Marion, OH, Firefighter/Paramedic, 08/01/24, Current, Full Time, Responded to emergency calls safely and efficiently to protect and provide services to the residents and travelers of Marion Township., Collaborate and communicate with colleagues to protect property and provide emergency care., Used sound judgment and analytical thinking skills to respond to emergencies., Handled high-risk situations with a sense of calm and careful thought., Maintained department equipment and vehicles., Participated in public education and outreach events to members of the Township and schools within., Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
• Pleasant Township Fire Department, Marion, OH, Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic, 07/01/21, 07/31/24, Part time, Full Time, Responded to emergency calls safely and efficiently to protect and provide services to the residents and travelers of Pleasant Township., Collaborate and communicate with colleagues to protect property and provide emergency care., Used sound judgment and analytical thinking skills to respond to emergencies., Handled high-risk situations with a sense of calm and careful thought., Maintained department equipment and vehicles., Participated in public education and outreach events to members of the Township and schools within., Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
• Ohio Health Home Medical Equipment, Lewis Center, OH, Service Technician, 01/01/22, 10/31/22, Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards., Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers., Keep track of patient files and other patient related info., Able to communicate and teach effectively.
• Plain Township Fire Department, New Albany, OH, Firefighter/Paramedic, 09/01/22, Present, Responded to emergency calls safely and efficiently to protect and provide services to the residents and travelers of Plain Township., Collaborate and communicate with colleagues to protect property and provide emergency care., Used sound judgment and analytical thinking skills to respond to emergencies., Handled high-risk situations with a sense of calm and careful thought., Maintained department equipment and vehicles., Participated in public education and outreach events to members of the Township and schools within., Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.

• American Heart Association - BLS, ACLS Provider
• Ohio Department of Public Safety - Firefighter II
• Ohio Department of Public Safety - EMT- Paramedic
• PALS
• AHA-CPR
• NIMS, 5.a, 29.a, 100.c, 200.c, 230.e, 235.c, 240.c, 241.c, 242.c, 244.b, 700.b, 703.b, 706, 800.d, 2200
• EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course