James Rickard
Stanley,VA
Summary
Experienced Emergency Response Technician with eleven years in Plant Protection and twenty-seven years as a Master Firefighter, Medic, and Hazardous Material Specialist. Skilled in enforcing safety policies, mitigating risks, and implementing incident reporting systems to safeguard personnel and property. Collaborates effectively to manage emergencies and address safety concerns promptly.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Response Technician
Merck
Elkton, Virginia
2014 - Current
2021- Present Emergency Response Technician/ Shift Lead
2019-2021 Emergency Response Technician
Executed all job duties as shift lead for 5 years with hands on experience, performing all the duties of an Associate Specialist in Security.
Feb 2014-2019 In Control
Master Firefighter/ Medic
Harrisonburg Fire Department
Harrisonburg, Virginia
07.1992 - 03.2015
- Achieved Master firefighter, EMT-Intermediate, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Technical Rescue Urban Search and Rescue, and Fire Suppression certifications while maintaining and operating agency's air packs (SCBA) to ensure readiness and safety.
Firefighter
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue
Grottoes, Virginia
07.1988 - 07.1992
- Firefighter, EMT, Fire and Public education in the school System
Education
High School Diploma -
Page County High School
Shenandoah, VA06-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VASkills
- Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Driver/ Operator certification course
- National Fire Academy, Incident Safety Officer
- Firefighter 3
- Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Driver Pump Operator
- Fire Officer 1
- EMT
- Instructor 1
- National Fire Academy: Incident Analysis
- National Fire Academy: Pesticide Challenge
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 800
- FEMA CBRNE
- FEMA Radiological Response Course
- FEMA Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/ Nuclear
- Awareness AWR-140
- Emergency Vehicle Operation Class 4
- High angle Rescue and advanced Confined Space Rescue Training
- Fire Sprinkler System Basics
- MSA SCBA Technician
- OSHA General Industry Training
Accomplishments
- In 1995, I received a firefighter award from the VFW Post 632-VA for special recognition and highest praise for alertness, personal courage and ever vigilant guardianship of life and property.
Volunteer Experience or Leadership
Stanley Volunteer Fire Department 1977- Present
I have proudly served my community for 48 years. I'm a Life member and I have held the office of Captain, Lieutenant, and Assistant Fire Chief.
Stanley Volunteer Rescue Squad 1977-1988
Timeline
Master Firefighter/ Medic
Harrisonburg Fire Department
07.1992 - 03.2015
Firefighter
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue
07.1988 - 07.1992
Emergency Response Technician
Merck
2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Page County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Blue Ridge Community College