Jason Gochenour
GERRARDSTOWN,WV
Summary
Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
City Of Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV
08.2003 - 11.2023
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
Air Transportation Specialist
United States Air National Guard
Martinsburg, WV
02.2002 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with colleagues from various departments within the organization to coordinate air transportation services effectively.
- Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
- Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Coordinated with airlines regarding flight delays or cancellations due to weather conditions or other factors.
- Achieved safety and efficient military transport of cargo and passengers.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for aircraft based on usage patterns and anticipated needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Musselman High School
Inwood, WV05-2000
Skills
- Public Assistance and Support
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Secure Zone Transportation
- Emergency Response
Certification
- City of Martinsburg Fire Marshall 2004-2014
- Deputy WV Fire Marshall 2004-2014
Timeline
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
City Of Martinsburg
08.2003 - 11.2023
Air Transportation Specialist
United States Air National Guard
02.2002 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Musselman High School
- City of Martinsburg Fire Marshall 2004-2014
- Deputy WV Fire Marshall 2004-2014
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