JARROD McCARTY
Houston,Texas
Summary
Highly accomplished firefighter certified and trained with extensive knowledge of safety procedures, applicable codes and firefighting techniques. Effective at quickly assessing situations and responding with effective solutions. Solid reputation for superior performance, accuracy and decision making ability. Actively seeking a pivotal role within an organization in need of an experienced individual skilled in deploying aid efficiently and effectively during high-risk situations. Pursuing to apply my knowledge, training, and experience to ensure the safety of the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter-EMT
Cloverleaf ESD#12
01.2020 - Current
Firefighter-EMT
City of Baytown
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments
- Responded to traffic accidents, vehicle fires, brush fires and structural fires in homes, apartment complexes and commercial buildings
- Respond to calls for emergency medical and render first aid along with the assistance to the paramedic
- Worked with team and other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes; combat fires; perform victim search and rescue; treat the injured; and avert further injuries by keeping bystanders out of danger
- Prevented loss of life following epic Harvey flooding in Baytown, rescuing family's during swift and high water rescue
- Assisted fellow teammates with ongoing upkeep of equipment, apparatus and facilities, before and after calls, notifying superior officer of any defects
- Conducted minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performed routine maintenance tasks, keeping documented records of missing and/or damaged equipment
- Readily assess whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws
- Complete all mandatory training and safety training classes
- Required to maintain thorough knowledge of the city, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items
- Worked 24-hour shifts and responded to on-call situations as needed
- Maintain physical training to assure endurance during assignments
- Write EMT and Fire reports for each call as required
- Participated in fire-prevention programs and fire-safety education in local schools.
Insurance Agent
Primerica
- 01.2014
Firefighter-EMT
Community Volunteer Fire Department
01.2013 - 01.2014
Merchandise/Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse
01.2011 - 01.2014
Independent Distributor
Organo Gold
01.2010 - 01.2014
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Service Training/Paramedic -
Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
FAST TRACK -
FIRE ACADEMY
06.2013
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING -
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
04.2013
Houston Community College
05.2011
Southwest Missouri Baptist
05.2009
Kilgore Junior College
12.2007
High School-Diploma -
Fort Bend Independent School District Thurgood Marshall High School
01.2006
Skills
- Fire Prevention
- Safety Conscious
- Strategic Planner
- Excellent Leader
- Team Player
- Resourceful
- Critical Thinker
- Skilled Problem Solver
- Incident Command System
- Paramedic Classroom & Clinical
- Emergency Medical Technician
- HAZMAT Technician certification
- Valid Class B Texas Driver's License
Certification
- Texas Department of State Health Services, Emergency Medical Technician Certification, #732348, 11/30/2025
- Texas Commission of Fire Protection, Hazardous Materials Technician, #140518, 10/31/24
- Texas Commission of Fire Protection, Structural Firefighter, #1778253, 10/31/24
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
Timeline
Firefighter-EMT
Cloverleaf ESD#12
01.2020 - Current
Firefighter-EMT
City of Baytown
01.2014 - 01.2020
Firefighter-EMT
Community Volunteer Fire Department
01.2013 - 01.2014
Merchandise/Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse
01.2011 - 01.2014
Independent Distributor
Organo Gold
01.2010 - 01.2014
Insurance Agent
Primerica
- 01.2014
Emergency Medical Technician Service Training/Paramedic -
Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
FAST TRACK -
FIRE ACADEMY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING -
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Houston Community College
Southwest Missouri Baptist
Kilgore Junior College
High School-Diploma -
Fort Bend Independent School District Thurgood Marshall High School