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James Hopwood

Summary

Highly Motivated and skilled Emergency Response Specialist with a combined 10 year experience in the Fire Service, Medical, and Hazmat Field. My time in Hazmat and Spring Valley Fire Department has encompassed the full spectrum of Emergency services. Expertise includes search and rescue, leading large scale fire events (e.g. SCU Complex Fire), emergency medical services, vehicle extrication, Leak Events, Decons, and Incident command.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Prevention Specialist

Lockheed Martin, LM
10.2021 - Current
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise contractors on prevention methods.
  • Administered Fire drills to evaluate fire exits, structures and proper functioning.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fire/medical calls, equipment movements and incoming personnel.

Fire Captain

Spring Valley Fire Department
01.2018 - Current
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
08.2019 - 11.2023
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Skills

  • Fire prevention education
  • Emergency Response
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Hazardous Waste Storage
  • Decontamination and safety
  • Training and Development
  • Waste Management
  • Personnel management
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Firefighting operations

Department Of Defense

Top Secret SCI Clearance

EDUCATION

Associate of Science Fire Science

Mission College, Santa Clara, CA


Hazmat Tech Module A

CSTI


2012

High School Diploma

Calaveras, Milpitas, CA

Timeline

Fire Prevention Specialist

Lockheed Martin, LM
10.2021 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
08.2019 - 11.2023

Fire Captain

Spring Valley Fire Department
01.2018 - Current

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