James Myers
Giddings,Texas
Summary
Proficient fire instructor known for strong leadership and communication skills. Committed to enhancing training programs, ensuring safety compliance, and improving student performance through collaborative curriculum development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Instructor I
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
College Station, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated live fire drills to enhance practical experience for trainees.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in training sessions.
- Provided guidance and support to students throughout the program duration.
- Conducted classroom lectures and hands-on exercises to teach fire safety principles.
- Instructed on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.
- Maintained records of student performance and attendance during classes.
- Analyzed feedback from students to improve upon teaching methods.
- Assisted in the development of curriculum related to emergency response protocols.
Fire Instructor I (wage)
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
College Station, Texas
11.2014 - 01.2025
- Conducted live-fire training exercises to enhance practical skills of participants.
- Assessed trainee performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.
- Developed instructional materials and resources to support effective training in firefighting techniques.
- Mentored new instructors on best practices, enhancing quality of fire education and training methods.
- Contributed to development of curricula for emergency response protocols, ensuring alignment with current standards.
- Advised students on career paths within the fire service profession.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of College Station
College Station, Texas
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Collaborated with team members during training drills to enhance operational readiness.
- Operated fire apparatus and maintained equipment for optimal performance.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote fire safety education.
FireFighter/Paramedic
City of Harker Hieghts
Harker Heights, Texas
06.2008 - 01.2020
- Answered emergency calls, delivering immediate assistance to individuals in distress.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to enhance skills in fire suppression tactics.
- Engaged in training drills to ensure preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
- Worked with team members to devise and implement effective emergency response strategies.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Flight Parament/Base Manager
Air Evac Lifeteam
Killeen, Texas
11.2002 - 03.2010
- Managed daily operations of air ambulance base and crew scheduling.
- Facilitated communication between pilots, medics, and dispatch for operational efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve workflow and response times.
- Coordinated training sessions for new team members and ongoing staff development.
- Conducted performance evaluations for team members to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies and equipment at the base.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new personnel by screening applications and conducting interviews.
Fire Fighter Pramedic-Liutentant
City of Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove, Texas
06.1999 - 06.2008
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
FireFighter I And II
Temple Fire Academy
Temple TX11-1995
Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX07-2026
Skills
- Fire safety training
- Emergency response coordination
- Curriculum development
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment
Certification
- TCFP Firefighter I and II
- TCFP Fire Officer I
- TCFP Fire Instructor II
- TCFP Driver Pump Operator
- TCFP Aerial Operartor
- Industrial Emergency Response Specialist
- 1081 Leadership
- Pro-board 1081 IFBT Interior
- Pro-board 1081 IFBT Exterior
- Pro-board Land based Marine firefighter
- LNG fire and spill control instructor
- THD Paramedic
Timeline
Agency Instructor I
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
01.2025 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of College Station
02.2020 - 04.2024
Fire Instructor I (wage)
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
11.2014 - 01.2025
FireFighter/Paramedic
City of Harker Hieghts
06.2008 - 01.2020
Flight Parament/Base Manager
Air Evac Lifeteam
11.2002 - 03.2010
Fire Fighter Pramedic-Liutentant
City of Copperas Cove
06.1999 - 06.2008
FireFighter I And II
Temple Fire Academy
Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technology
Central Texas College