Jason Fleak
Belleville,WV
Summary
Experienced fire captain and paramedic with a strong background in incident command, emergency response, and crew supervision. Known for clear communication, situational awareness, and fast decision-making in high-pressure operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Parkersburg Fire Department
Parkersburg, West Virginia
08.2000 - Current
- Directed crews during fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous incident responses to ensure effective emergency management.
- Managed Parkersburg Fire Department shift operations and emergency response readiness.
- Coordinated daily assignments, staffing, and firehouse routines to maintain smooth operations.
- Inspected apparatus, tools, and station equipment for service readiness, contributing to operational efficiency.
Training Officer
Parkersburg Fire Department
Parkersburg, West Virginia
06.2011 - 10.2025
- Coordinated firefighter training schedules to ensure efficient operations of the Parkersburg Fire Department.
- Instructed personnel in fire suppression and rescue procedures.
- Assessed training requirements to identify skill gaps among firefighters. and developed related classes.
- Prepared lesson plans for apparatus, equipment, and hose operations.
- Designed and produced instructional materials, including handouts, manuals, and audiovisual aids, to enhance training effectiveness.
- Maintained training records, certifications, and compliance files.
- Monitored progress of trainees through observation or feedback from supervisors and mentors.
- Supported probationary firefighters with onboarding and skill practice.
- Prepared reports detailing employee development activity progress to support performance evaluations.
Paramedic
St Joseph's Ambulance Service
Parkersburg, West Virginia
03.2004 - 09.2024
- Delivered advanced life support using ambulance equipment and protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions to deliver timely and effective pre-hospital care
- Assessed patients and recorded vital signs during field treatment.
- Responded to emergency calls through ambulance service to provide immediate assistance. through ambulance service dispatch channels.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
KVTC
Charleston, WV06-2011
High School Diploma -
PSHS
Parkersburg, WV05-1994
Skills
- Incident command
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Advanced life support
- Patient assessment
- Apparatus inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Crew supervision
- Station operations
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Employee development
- Recruitment
- Timesheet management
- Performance evaluation
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Situational awareness
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Client relations
- Employee training
Certification
- Pro Board Certified Instructor Levels 1 & 2
- EMS Instructor / CPR Instructor
- NFPA Certified Fire Inspector Levels 1 & 2
- NFPA 1403 Live Burn Instructor
- Certified in Industrial Rescue ! & 2
- Certified Fire Investigator Levels 1,2,&3
- Fire Officer 1 & 2 Certified
- NIMS 100,200,300,700,800
- NREMT-P & State Certified Paramedic
Timeline
Training Officer
Parkersburg Fire Department
06.2011 - 10.2025
Paramedic
St Joseph's Ambulance Service
03.2004 - 09.2024
Captain
Parkersburg Fire Department
08.2000 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
KVTC
High School Diploma -
PSHS