Jason Lee
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Experienced Engine Captain/Paramedic skilled in emergency support, medical response, and fire suppression in rural and wildland urban interface areas. Valued member of a highly effective team, seeking new challenges with an organization that values integrity and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
De Beque Fire Protection District
De Beque, CO
02.2019 - 09.2024
- Oversaw operation of a fire engine module.
- Maintained records and prepared reports on the history of action taken on fires.
- Assessed initial fire conditions, including rate of spread, potential property hazards, and maintenance of readiness for emergency response. Additionally, served as the primary incident commander for wildland fires.
- Evaluated fire behavior in order to plan and direct necessary courses of action independently and performed risk analyses.
- Managed and maintained engines and equipment to ensure that personnel meet fire readiness standards.
- Provided technical and administrative supervision to an Engine Module.
- Planned work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of the work.
- Directed project work, such as development of prescribed fire burn plans, prescribed fire implementation, and fuels inventory.
- Presented wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire training.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Sat on Upper Colorado River Wildfire Collaborative Steering and Project Committee.
- Vice Chair of Mesa County Emergency Medical Systems Council.
- Chair of Mesa County Training Officers.
Deputy Chief
Palisade Fire Department
Palisade, CO
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked closely with Chief to devise and implement departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for subordinate personnel.
- Developed training programs for new employees entering the department.
- Utilized incident command systems and protocols during firefighting and emergency operations.
- Served as a liaison between the Incident Command System and subordinate personnel on the ground level for effective decision making processes under pressure situations .
- Worked successfully with diverse group of volunteers to accomplish goals and address issues related emergency response.
Captain/Paramedic
Palisade Fire Department
Palisade, CO
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires and structure fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses, and other equipment.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Education
Paramedic
Colorado Mesa University
2017
Certificate - Wilderness EMT
Aerie Backcountry Medicine
2013
Certificate - Basic Firefighter/EMT-B
Amarillo College
2008
Certificate - Nursing
University of Montana
2016
Skills
- EMPF
- NWCG ENGB
- NWCG TFLD (T)
- NWCG ICT4 (T)
- M-410
- HazMat Operations
- IFSAC Structural Firefighter 2
- IFSAC Fire Officer 1
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- BLS/ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- NREMT-P
- Colorado Licensed EMT-P
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Chief
Palisade Fire Department
09.2019 - 03.2021
Captain/Paramedic
De Beque Fire Protection District
02.2019 - 09.2024
Captain/Paramedic
Palisade Fire Department
08.2016 - 09.2019
Paramedic
Colorado Mesa University
Certificate - Wilderness EMT
Aerie Backcountry Medicine
Certificate - Basic Firefighter/EMT-B
Amarillo College
Certificate - Nursing
University of Montana
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