James Jones
Glen Rose,TX
Summary
I am a dedicated public servant and public service leader. I believe that a fire department should be aware of the needs and expectations of the public that they serve and strive to meet those needs. Fire/Rescue/EMS is as important to public safety as law enforcement. Although EMS has become the dominant need for fire departments, we must maintain our skills and readiness to respond to any and all kinds of emergencies. Being caught unprepared is not acceptable! Training and exercising are vital ingredients to preparedness, and should never be disregarded. Professional growth and development of individuals makes the whole team better.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Liaison
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
03.2024 - Current
- Serving as liaison between Texas A&M Task Forces and the State Emergency Operations Center in Austin.
- Generate orders to activate resources ahead of and in response to local and state-wide emergencies from all-hazards.
- Maintain communication between on-scene resources and decision makers during the response phase.
- Ensure availability and capabilities of various Urban Search & Rescue resources throughout the state.
- Coordinate the arrival and deployment of out of state resources during exceptionally large emergencies such as hurricanes and wildfires.
County Liaison Officer
Texas Division Of Emergency Management
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.
- Liaised between internal departments and external partners to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
- Helped create communication plans and strategies for stakeholders, delivering materials and documentation when needed.
- Responded to emergencies and filled Planning Section roles of the Incident Support Team.
Fire Officer
City of Fort Worth, TX
01.1993 - 03.2019
- Began service as a Firefighter/EMT, responding to fires, Emergency Medical incidents, rescues, service calls.
- Promoted to Engineer, eventually driving a 100' aerial platform ladder truck.
- Promoted to Lieutenant, overseeing the actions and safety of a crew, maintaining records and delivered training classes.
- Coordinated training classes and exercises with other departments throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
- Served as the Chair of Urban Search & Rescue Working Group of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Service And Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2022
BBA - Business Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.1987
Skills
- Networking with leaders and elected officials of state and local governments
- Planning, organizing, directing and maintaining teams of trained and equipped responders to all-hazards emergencies in the state and across state lines
- Leading public servants to achieve and maintain proficiency in all necessary skills with which to respond and safely accomplish emergency rescues and transfer patients to the necessary level of care and healing
- Assisting subordinates during their professional journey of development in order to achieve departmental and individual goals
Certification
TCFP Certifications: Intermediate Firefighter, Fire Instructor II, Basic Fire Inspector.
FEMA Certifications: National Emergency Management Basic Academy, Professional Development Series, ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
NFPA Certifications: Rope Rescue Levels I & II, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Trench Rescue Technician, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Structural Collapse Rescue Technician.
Timeline
Agency Liaison
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
03.2024 - Current
County Liaison Officer
Texas Division Of Emergency Management
10.2022 - 03.2024
Fire Officer
City of Fort Worth, TX
01.1993 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Public Service And Administration
Texas A&M University
BBA - Business Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
TCFP Certifications: Intermediate Firefighter, Fire Instructor II, Basic Fire Inspector.
FEMA Certifications: National Emergency Management Basic Academy, Professional Development Series, ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
NFPA Certifications: Rope Rescue Levels I & II, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Trench Rescue Technician, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Structural Collapse Rescue Technician.
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