Jason Roshon

With over 23 years of total service and 14 years of frontline experience at the Franklin Township Fire Department, adeptly leading teams in high-stakes environments, I've honed critical firefighting and leadership skills. Recognized for introducing innovative tactics and receiving accolades like the Distinguished Service Cross, my career is marked by saving lives, preserving structures, and mentoring the next generation of firefighters.

Professional with proven experience in emergency response and fire safety operations. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability to changing conditions, and achieving results in high-pressure situations. Skilled in firefighting techniques, emergency medical response, and hazard assessment. Reliable and resilient with strong sense of duty and commitment to public safety.

• Firefighter I & II Ohio Fire Academy
• EMT-Paramedic Eastland Adult Education
• Fire Officer 1 Ohio Fire Academy
• Fire Instructor Ohio Fire Academy
• Blue Card IC
• HAZMAT-Technician Ohio Fire Academy

Distinguished Service Cross- while walking up to a residence on a report of a sick person, a female quickly exited the house screaming uncontrollably. A male chased after her screaming and attacking the female by choking her and attempting to bite her neck and head area. I immediately called for a 10-3 and and quickly approached the male subject for fear of the woman's life safety. I attempted to pull the male subject off the woman but he would not let go. After two attempts and me identifying myself as the fire department, I placed the male subject in a choke hold and took him to the ground with the assistance of my partner. I quickly realized we were dealing with a psychiatric patient and released the choke hold as to not harm the male subject but we remained on the ground until police arrived as he was still fighting to get away to harm the female. After assessing the female for any injuries we transported the male subject to the Emergency Department for chronic psychiatric treatment.

EMS Unit Citation- 4 year old boy was ran over by his grandfathers lawn mower with the blades engaged. The boy was in critical condition with multi-system trauma, avulsion to the right leg, open abdomen and chest wounds, and avulsion to the right arm. The boy went unconscious in our presence and all life saving interventions were performed. The paramedic on duty was new and never been on a run like this, I was the Captain who went to the scene and instilled calmness, confidence and poise to assure that all interventions were completed to the fullest. Unfortunately, the boy died after arrival to the hospital. While dealing with critical patient care I coordinated with Ohio State Highway Patrol the transportation of family to the hospital so they too could be cared for emotionally and spiritually with a pastor. 

Life Saving Award- an elderly female was found unresponsive in her vehicle along the road. There was no paramedic on duty so I went directly to the scene. We pulled the patient from the vehicle and began CPR. After I intubated the patient I started an IO and administered ACLS drugs. We continued all ACLS interventions while transporting to the hospital. Prior to arriving at the ED the patient had ROSC and had a good blood pressure and heart rate. The patient left the hospital with full recovery and came to the fire station to thank everyone involved. 

Firefighter of the Year- I was voted by my peers for this annual award. It is viewed as a firefighter that is always willing to go above and beyond their duty as a firefighter and shows leadership skills. The recipient is someone that will take the time to train new firefighters, make sure tasks are completed to the fullest, and assure all assignments around the fire station are completed. 

Firefighter of the Quarter nomination- I was nominated for taking over Lieutenant duties and record keeping, testing and purchasing of fire hose while the Lieutenant was off on injury leave. All fire hose records were overhauled and all the new information was put into a new computer data system that the Division now uses. Along with this, a new system of hose cards was implemented and a new form was created in the database so there is more accountability for all sections of fire hose.