Jason Reed
Fort Worth,TX
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
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Eagle Mountain Fire Department
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Became full time Aug 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician
Medstar Mobile Healthcare
Fort Worth, TX
09.2016 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Prepared reports of fires, accidents and emergencies for accurate transfer of information
- Continuously strived to improve myself by taking on more responsibilities including; crew member/ ambus driver for the state/federal disaster response team, becoming an EMS instructor, as well as CPR instructor
- Works as an FTO training new team members on Operational as well as Medical aspects of field ops.
Senior Security Officer
White Bluff Resorts
Whitney, TX
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates
- Challenged suspicious individuals accessing restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests
- Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to coordinate apprehensions
Infantry/Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
US ARMY/US AIRFORCE
Multiple, Multiple
08.1997 - 08.2014
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel
- Processed prisoners of war and captured documents
- Defused hostile situations with superior negotiation techniques
- Led military police teams in support of battlefield operations
- Led infantry team of 6 members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance
- Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care
Station Captain/Stepup Battalion Chief
US AIR FORCE
MULTIPLE, MULTIPLE
04.2001 - 02.2008
- Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
- Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
- Conducted emergency response planning, including overseeing research for development of building pre-plans and handling company building fire prevention inspections.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Ensured that all personnel were properly trained on proper operating procedures for their jobs.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to identify potential problems before they became hazardous situations.
- Handled administrative tasks related to the day-to-day running of the station such as filing paperwork, maintaining records.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Paramedicine
School of EMS
Farmers Branch, TX06-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Helicopter Pilot
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, ORBachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLAssociate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
Whitney High School
Whitney, TX2000
Skills
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting techniques
- 30 years of firefighting experience
- 8 years Air Force crash rescue specialist promoted to station captain
- Arff Specialist and Trainer
- 25-plus years of EMS experience
- Shift work experience
- Report writing
- Field patient assessments
- Critical decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills
- Crisis management
- Calm under pressure
- Documentation and reporting
- Fire suppression tactics
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fire protection system testing
- Risk assessments
- Public education
- Budget planning and management
- Fire response team direction
- Mass casualty events
Certification
- Emergency medical technician/cpr
- Firefighter II
- Cpr instructor
- Arff certified
- WMD certified
- Trained in multiple rescue operations
- Hazmat Tech IC certified
- Class B licensed
- Apparatus driver/operator certified on multiple types of vehicles
- Wildland trained and experienced
- Ambus Driver/operator/ FTO/ DRT/ Safety clown/ SRU/ IDRT
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Eagle Mountain Fire Department
02.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Medstar Mobile Healthcare
09.2016 - 08.2024
Senior Security Officer
White Bluff Resorts
09.2015 - 09.2016
Station Captain/Stepup Battalion Chief
US AIR FORCE
04.2001 - 02.2008
Infantry/Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
US ARMY/US AIRFORCE
08.1997 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Whitney High School
Graduate Certificate - Paramedicine
School of EMS
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Helicopter Pilot
Central Oregon Community College