Jay Woods
Rockford,TN
Summary
Experienced professional in fire, rescue, and emergency management with a proven track record of effectively responding to critical situations. Skilled in coordinating emergency response efforts, conducting risk assessments, and implementing safety protocols. Adept at leading teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective emergency preparedness and response. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Blount County Fire Protection District
10.2023 - Current
Aquatics Instructor
Fathom Academy
02.2016 - Current
- I teach first responders from around the world flood and swiftwater rescue, gps tracking and ground search and rescue
- We are a indoor 100% controlled facility
Territory Sales Manager
Texas Fire Apparatus
04.2018 - 10.2019
- I assist with all sales to municipal and city departments in certain areas of texas
- As far as emergency vehicles and loose equipment
Battalion Chief
Meigs County Emergency Services
08.2022 - 02.2024
- I manage the day to operations for the North End of the fire response area
- I currently oversee three stations with a total of 32 fire department members
- I have a total of 3 Engines, 3 Water Tenders and Two Brush trucks within my Battalion.
Division Manager
Clayton Supply Westmoreland (HEIBAR)
10.2021 - 08.2023
- I oversee the day to day construction operations for Clayton Supply- Westmoreland for the outlying areas Huntsville, AL, Knoxville, TN And Chattanooga, TN
- I supervise a total of 3 Zone Managers and 1 Area Manager
- We build pre- panelized homes for Goodall Homes
Aquatics Manager
Smoky Mountain Resorts
07.2021 - 09.2021
- I oversee day to day operations of our indoor and outdoor Waterpark
- I currently supervise 4 Waterpark Supervisors And 8 Lifeguard's
Wildland Firefighter
Wildfire Defense Systems
05.2020 - 06.2021
- I currently am Employed by Wildfire Defense Systems as FFT1 (Squad Boss)
Fire Chief
CITY OF MALAKOFF FIRE DEPARTMENT
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Started as a basic firefighter
- Moved through the rank of Lieutenant and then was named a Captain
- I am involved with the daily management and training of all firefighters
- As a Certification Coordinator I am responsible for data entry of all training records into the State computer systems
- As a Captain I am in charge of all ranks below me including Lieutenants, Sr
- Firefighters, Basic Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel
- Since our previous chief stepped down and moved out of state in august I took over as the fire chief
- I oversee all day to day operations and emergency operations for the city of malakoff
Firefighter
PAYNE SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided fire suppression and basic life support medical duties
Ranch Hand
J & K HAY FARM
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Bailing hay, building and mending fences, operating and repairing tractors and hay equipment
Education
High school or equivalent -
Benjamin Banneker High School
Union City, GA06.2017
High School Diploma - general studies
STONECOAST ACADEMY
10.2015
Skills
- CPR
- Emergency Management
- Critical Care Experience
- Lifeguard
- Swimming
- Sales Management
- EMT Experience
- Aquatics
- Operations Management
- First aid
Certification
- Class B Exempt License, Present
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- F Endorsement, 02/01/21 to 02/01/31
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Firefighter
Blount County Fire Protection District
10.2023 - Current
Battalion Chief
Meigs County Emergency Services
08.2022 - 02.2024
Division Manager
Clayton Supply Westmoreland (HEIBAR)
10.2021 - 08.2023
Aquatics Manager
Smoky Mountain Resorts
07.2021 - 09.2021
Wildland Firefighter
Wildfire Defense Systems
05.2020 - 06.2021
Territory Sales Manager
Texas Fire Apparatus
04.2018 - 10.2019
Fire Chief
CITY OF MALAKOFF FIRE DEPARTMENT
08.2017 - 03.2020
Aquatics Instructor
Fathom Academy
02.2016 - Current
Firefighter
PAYNE SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
05.2014 - 08.2017
Ranch Hand
J & K HAY FARM
01.2014 - 07.2016
High school or equivalent -
Benjamin Banneker High School
High School Diploma - general studies
STONECOAST ACADEMY