James Sneddon
Fire Protection
Salisbury,PA
Summary
Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. Certified various Pro Board/IFSAC certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of multiple fire safety programs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Firefighter
Langley AFB Fire Department
05.2015 - 10.2019
- The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and its regularly assigned crew of three or more firefighters engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and rescue operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.
Firefighter/EMT/Haz-Mat Tech.
Raven Rock Mountain Complex Fire & Emergency Services
12.2012 - 05.2015
- Operate motorized firefighting equipment including pumpers, tankers, rescue vehicles, and crash fire vehicles, exercising thorough knowledge of equipment capabilities and Installation physical characteristics
Firefighter
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Perform Driver/Operator duties as well as rescue operations and routine maintenance for all equipment, and fire apparatus
- Serve as hydrant man and nozzle man on engine company
- Also perform fire inspections on all buildings on the facility.
Firefighter
U.S. Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Maintained vehicles, tools, equipment and protective clothing in serviceable condition
- Responded to emergencies, suppressed fires and took precautions to prevent rekindle
- Applied knowledgeable firefighting and rescue techniques, hydraulics, forcible entry, and ventilation during firefighting operations.
Education
Master's Degree - Emergency Services Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALMaster's Degree - Master of Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALBachelor's Degree - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALHigh School or equivalent - undefined
Uniontown Area High School
Uniontown, PASkills
Hazardous Materials Handling
undefinedAffiliations
- AMVETS - Life Member
- Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society - Inducted Member
- National Society of Leadership and Success - Inducted Member
- Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society - Inducted Member
- Disabled Veterans of America Life Member
- American Legion Active Member
- National Fire Academy Alumni Association
- Red Knights International Firefighter Motorcycle Club
- IAFF Alumni
Work Schedule
Full-Time, Shift Work
Job Related Training
- Department of Defense or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications/ IFSAC Certifications:
- Firefighter II December 2001
- Hazmat Operations December 2001
- Airport Firefighter December 2001
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Apparatus January 2003
- Driver/Operator Pumper July 2004
- Mobile Water Supply October 2004
- Driver/Operator Aerial February 2005
- Hazardous Materials Technician March 2009
- Fire Inspector I August 2009
- Fire Inspector II March 2012
- Fire Instructor I February 2011
- Fire Instructor II July 2013
- Fire Instructor III August 2017
- Fire Officer I December 2011
- Fire Officer II October 2012
- Fire Officer III April 2016
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I July 2011
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II March 2017
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer April 2016
- Health and Safety Officer June 2016
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness November 2016
- Hazardous Materials Operations and PPE November 2016
- Hazardous Materials Safety Officer March 2017
- Fire Department Health & Safety Officer June 2016
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander October 2014
- Rescue Tech. Confined Space I/II January 2016
- National Fire Academy Certifications:
- Emergency Response to Terrorism June 2011
- Community Safety Educator June 2011
- Fire Service Supervision March 2012
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior April 2012
- Juvenile Fire Setter I/II April 2016
- FEMA Certifications:
- IS-00200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS-00800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction Febuary 2009
- IS-00100.a Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) November 2008
- IS-00700 National Incident Management System(NIMS), An Introduction November 2008
- ICS 300 August 2013
- ICS 400 April 2014
- FEMA Professional Development Series October 2015
- FEMA Operational Level Response to HazMat/WMD Incidents
- AED and CPR BLS Healthcare Provider
Evening Phone
(724)880-2275 - Ext
Day Phone
(724)880-2275 - Ext
References
- Michael Deli, Fairfax County Fire Rescue Department, Battalion Chief retired, (571)205-5010
- Shawn Buchanan, Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire Department, Fire Inspector, (410)306-0501
Accomplishments
633 Civil Engineering Squadron Employee of the Quarter 2016, 2017, and 2019
633 Mission Support Group Employee of the Quarter 2016, 2017, and 2019
633 Air Base Wing Employee of the Quarter 2016, 2017, and 2019
Fire Officer Credential from the Center for Public Safety Excellence 2016-2023
2003, 2016, and 2017 member of Air Combat Command Fire Department of the Year Langley AFB
Military Medals and Ribbons:
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Medal
Air Force Training Ribbon
Timeline
Lead Firefighter
Langley AFB Fire Department
05.2015 - 10.2019
Firefighter/EMT/Haz-Mat Tech.
Raven Rock Mountain Complex Fire & Emergency Services
12.2012 - 05.2015
Firefighter
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2010 - 12.2012
Firefighter
U.S. Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2005
Master's Degree - Emergency Services Management
Columbia Southern University
Master's Degree - Master of Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's Degree - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
High School or equivalent - undefined
Uniontown Area High School
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