James Reeves
Wake Forest,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Firefighter Captain with a proven track record at City of Raleigh Fire Department, adept in emergency management and interagency coordination. Spearheaded community outreach programs and led 26 firefighters in critical operations, enhancing safety protocols and fire suppression effectiveness. Expert in hazardous materials handling and excels in personnel management, significantly improving team performance and public safety.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Captain
City of Raleigh Fire Department
02.1988 - 02.2021
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Directed work of 26 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC05.1986
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Confined Space Entry
- Interagency collaboration
- Personnel Management
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Disaster preparedness
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Community Outreach Programs
- Fire response rescue direction
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Public Education
- Emergency Response
- Fire prevention
- Staff performance evaluation
- Emergency Management
- Interagency Coordination
Affiliations
- Rolesville Rural Volunteer Fire Department
- Rolesville Baptist Church
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Instructor 1 Training - 9 years
- Certified Officer 1&2, Firefighter - 8 years
- USAR, NCTF 8 - 12 years
Timeline
Firefighter Captain
City of Raleigh Fire Department
02.1988 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Piedmont Community College