Jason J. Henry
Hastings,NE
Summary
Experienced firefighter and EMS professional seeking Deputy Chief of Training role at LOFPD. Proven track record in leadership, training, and emergency response. Passionate about driving department goals and enhancing training programs. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
Hastings Fire and Rescue
01.2012 - 10.2024
- Providing 911 Emergency services for the city of Hastings and Adams County NE.
- Responsible for management of uniform and PPE budget.
- Developed and managed departmental PPE replacement program meeting NFPA standards and improving personnel safety; budgeted and procured up to date structural, wildland and technical rescue PPE.
- Developed and led the rebranding of department logo and uniforms.
- Chairman of training committee responsible for working with Fire Chief and providing training for all line personnel. Assisted in development and implementation of 12-week probationary academy meeting PROBOARD Firefighter 1 certification.
- Developed and managed training equipment budget. Obtained all department training props and equipment for last six years.
- Served as lead instructor for academy cadre for last 6 years.
- Chairman of Health and Wellness committee.
- Led the development of peer fitness trainer program (TSAC) Tactical Strength and Conditioning.
- Developed and implemented department certified physical agility testing process.
- Responsible for management of Special operations budget.
- Led the development and implementation of multiple operational SOG’s.
- Responsible for management of daily operations for all fire stations and personnel on shift; equivalent to shift commander or battalion chief role.
- Responsible for personnel and officer development through training and mentorship.
Paramedic
ER Ambulance
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided basic/advanced life support services and inter facility transport of patients
Freelance Contractor
Pro Pacific Builders Construction
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Contracted labor under licensed contractor acted as job site supervisor
EMT
Doctors Ambulance
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided 911 basic life support services to Orange County
Fitness Consultant
L.A. Fitness
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Developed individualized safe and effective exercise programs
Offensive Line and Conditioning Coach
Palomar Community College
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Encouraged team building through hard work, dedication and determination; responsible for development and evaluations of team players for Head coach
Education
Fire Officer III Certification -
Bucks County Community College
11-2024
Paramedic Certification -
EMSTA College
Lakeside, CA03-2009
Firefighter Academy -
Palomar Fire Academy
San Marcos, CA08-2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University
San Marcos, CA08-2003
Associate of Arts -
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA01-1999
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Leadership qualities
- Crew resource management
- Emergency management
Certification
- IFSAC/ProBoard Fire Officer III
- IFFSI- Live Fire Fixed Facility Instructor
- Fire Instructor II/ IFSAC
- Hazmat Operations level/ ProBoard
- Rope Rescue Technician I-II
- Incident Safety Officer/ National Fire Academy
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- PALS- American Heart Association
- PHTLS- NAEMT
Accomplishments
- Award of Valor for actions taken in high angle rope rescue. Hastings Fire & Rescue
- Award of Accommodation for management, training, and implementation of attack line hose loads.
- Awarded “Most Inspirational” by staff and peers of EMSTA paramedic class, Lakeside, CA, 2010
- Player, Professional Arena Football League, voted Captain, San Diego, CA, 2002 – 2003
- Scholarship Athlete, Emporia State, KS, 1999 – 2000
- National Championship Football team, voted Captain and awarded All-League honors, PCC, San Marcos, CA, 1998
Timeline
Captain/Paramedic
Hastings Fire and Rescue
01.2012 - 10.2024
Paramedic
ER Ambulance
01.2011 - 01.2012
Freelance Contractor
Pro Pacific Builders Construction
01.2010 - 08.2011
EMT
Doctors Ambulance
01.2008 - 01.2009
Fitness Consultant
L.A. Fitness
01.2002 - 01.2007
Offensive Line and Conditioning Coach
Palomar Community College
01.2001 - 01.2002
Fire Officer III Certification -
Bucks County Community College
Paramedic Certification -
EMSTA College
Firefighter Academy -
Palomar Fire Academy
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University
Associate of Arts -
Palomar Community College
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