Jason Houle
152 Old Lyman Road, South Hadley,MA
Summary
Practical Fire Captain with experience and extensive training in emergency response and personnel management. Strategic and perceptive with abilities in recruiting, training, evaluating and developing effective firefighting force. Expert at motivating staff and overseeing daily operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist
NoFires
Easthampton, MA
11.2013 - Current
- Perform screenings alongside clinicians to determine if the youth would benefit from the No Fires program.
- Help determine if youth needs services outside the scope of NoFires.
- Teach fire safety education classes.
Captain, Fire Prevention Officer
South Hadley Fire District No.1
South Hadley, MA
06.1997 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Conducted fire inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to identify potential fire hazards.
- Reviewed building plans to ensure adherence to local fire codes.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
- Organized meetings with community groups to discuss fire prevention initiatives and risk management measures.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
Education
Certificate - Paramedic
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA05-2008
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Staff Development and Leadership
- Personnel Management
- Firefighting Procedures
- Public Education
- Emergency Response
- Fire Prevention
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Crew Leadership
- Fire Investigation
Certification
- Certified MA EMT Paramedic 2008
- Firefighter I/II Pro Board Certified
- Fire Instructor I Pro Board Certified
- Fire Officer I & II Pro Board Certified
- Fire Officer III
- Fire Prevention Officer Level II
- Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I/II
- Fire Investigator (Advanced)
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700
Timeline
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist
NoFires
11.2013 - Current
Captain, Fire Prevention Officer
South Hadley Fire District No.1
06.1997 - Current
Certificate - Paramedic
Greenfield Community College
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Holyoke Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Salem State University