James Allan Flynn
Berryville,VA
Summary
Accomplished Fire Captain at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, adept in personnel management and optimizing fire services. Enhanced operational readiness through innovative systems and effective communication. Spearheaded logistics and driver training programs, ensuring equipment delivery and certification. Proven leader in emergency response, committed to safety and excellence in community outreach and team collaboration.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
02.1997 - 07.2025
- Assisted in emergency response drills, learning operational protocols and safety procedures.
- Supported equipment inspections, ensuring readiness for fire emergencies.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate on fire safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members during training sessions, enhancing teamwork skills.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Directed work of six firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Volunteer Firefighter
Loudoun County Fire And Rescue
11.1992 - 01.2003
- Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Conducted regular training sessions on firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05-2018
Skills
- US Citizen
- Selective service registration as 10/1993
- Experience in preparing various administrative reports to including completing all incident reports
- Preparing, organizing, and facilitating logistics
- Two years as program manager of Fire Dept Logistics were I made sure equipment was ordered, maintained and delivered to each station weekly
- Three years as program manager of Driver Training Program were I facilitated classes, scheduled training, organized logistics, maintained training records and produced certifications
- As front line supervisor, making sure my subordinates have met all organizational program requirements and all organizational objectives are met
- Able to solve problems with leadership experience and with the use of organizational procedures and guidelines
Accomplishments
- Retired 07/29/2025 after twenty-eight and half years.
- Promoted to Captain, November 7, 2020.
- September 11, 2001, Commemorative Pin, August 9, 2013.
- Promoted to Lieutenant, August 27, 2011.
- Promoted to Master Apparatus Technician, February 3, 2007.
- Promoted to Apparatus Technician, April 17, 2004.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Pentagon Response, December 28, 2001.
- Completed Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy June 27, 1997.
- Hired Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department as Firefighter 2/3/1997.
Certification
- CPR.
- EMT-B.
- Fire Fighter I & II.
- Officer I, II & III.
- Instructor I & II.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (Type I, II, III).
- Driver Operator.
- Aerial Operator.
- NFA Health Safety Officer (HSO).
- NFA Incident Safety Officer (ISO).
Languages
English
Timeline
Fire Captain
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
02.1997 - 07.2025
Volunteer Firefighter
Loudoun County Fire And Rescue
11.1992 - 01.2003
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Similar Profiles
Gregory HunterGregory Hunter
Deputy Chief, Operations, Division 2, A-shift at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue DepartmentDeputy Chief, Operations, Division 2, A-shift at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Brandon PfahlerBrandon Pfahler
Firefighter EMT at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue DepartmentFirefighter EMT at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Davin BridgesDavin Bridges
Fire Technician at Fairfax County Fire And Rescue DepartmentFire Technician at Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Department
Jennifer AlfaroJennifer Alfaro
Intern at Litmus Law LLCIntern at Litmus Law LLC
John GannJohn Gann
Athletic Technician at Loudoun County Public SchoolsAthletic Technician at Loudoun County Public Schools