James Rice
Rocky Ridge,MD
Summary
Professional Firefighter with over 34 years of experience in emergency services. Progressing through all the ranks of the fire/ems service up to a line officer and support my community by volunteering as a firefighter. Making critical decisions at emergency incidents to provide a good outcome for everyone involved. Sharing my extensive experience with others by being a certified Fire and Rescue Instructor.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Rescue Captain
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
Gaithersburg, MD
08.1989 - Current
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Responded to distress calls from vessels or persons in need of assistance at sea or on land.
- Participated in public outreach events in order to educate the public about boating safety measures.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Provided leadership and mentorship for junior officers throughout their career development process.
- Developed drills for training purposes in order to prepare crew members for potential emergencies.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Fire and Rescue Instructor
University of MD MFRI
College Park, MD
04.1995 - Current
- Instructed on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Assessed student progression towards completion of certification requirements.
- Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services.
- Enforced rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the department.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Conducted classroom lectures and hands-on exercises to teach fire safety principles.
- Facilitated discussions between students regarding real-world scenarios.
Part Time Fire Instructor
Frederick County MD Dept. of Fire and Rescue
Frederick, MD
01.2021 - Current
- Lead Fire and Rescue Instructor for High School Intern students
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MDSome College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Fire Department Procedures
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Firefighting Procedures
- Public Education
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Personnel Management
- Personnel Training
- Incident Reporting
- Crew Leadership
- Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
Certification
- Certified MICRB Instructor with MFRI since 1995
- Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
- MD Class A CDL Drivers License
Timeline
Part Time Fire Instructor
Frederick County MD Dept. of Fire and Rescue
01.2021 - Current
Fire and Rescue Instructor
University of MD MFRI
04.1995 - Current
Fire Rescue Captain
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
08.1989 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Frederick Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Montgomery College
- Certified MICRB Instructor with MFRI since 1995
- Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
- MD Class A CDL Drivers License
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