Jep Thomas
Concord,GA
Summary
I am a dependable, hardworking, and motivated individual with experience in firefighting, heavy machinery, and electronic device repair. I take pride in being responsible, detail-oriented, and willing to learn new skills. I enjoy working with my hands, solving problems, and finding ways to improve my abilities. I value teamwork, honesty, and dedication, and I strive to give my best in everything I do. I am always looking for opportunities to grow personally and professionally while making a positive contribution wherever I work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
City of Griffin Fire-Rescue
Griffin, Georgia
11.2023 - Current
- Respond immediately to fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Communicate effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Complete pre-incident planning and hydrant checks for city response routes
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
Emergency Vehicle Upfitter
LEHR
Griffin, Georgia
04.2023 - 10.2026
- Serviced emergency response vehicles for public safety fleet operations.
- Installed new equipment in emergency vehicles such as emergency lights, Sirens, push bumpers, prisoner cages, Etc.
- Inspected lights, sirens, and warning systems on emergency vehicles.
Cook
Slices Pizzeria
Griffin, Ga
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared pizza dough, sauces, and toppings for daily service
- Operated ovens, grills, and stretchers for consistent pizza production
- Coordinated order flow with kitchen staff and front-of-house team
- Followed sanitation standards for tools, surfaces, and work areas
- Restocked ingredients, dough trays, and prep stations throughout shift
Assistant Machine Operator
Norcom
Griffin, GA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted Norcom machine operators with setup, changeovers, and production line startup.
- Monitored Norcom equipment for jams, misfeeds, and material flow issues.
- Checked product quality against Norcom standards during ongoing production runs.
- Cleaned machine parts and work areas following Norcom safety procedures.
- Followed Norcom operating instructions, safety rules, and supervisor directions.
- Collaborated with supervisor and other team members in order to complete tasks efficiently within specified deadlines.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating machinery, including wearing protective gear at all times.
- Communicated any discrepancies found during inspection process immediately with supervisor or lead operator.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn components.
- Performed visual inspections of finished products for defects before packaging them for delivery.
Education
Home Education
Concord, GaSkills
- Fire suppression tactics
- Emergency medical care
- Hydrant operations
- Vehicle rescue tools
- Apparatus maintenance
- Emergency response
- Incident scene safety
- Equipment inspection
- Pre-Incident planning
- Team communication
- Situational awareness
- Fire pump operation
- Fire hydrant operation
- Fire apparatus operation
- Fire suppression
- Vehicle extrication
- Emergency wiring
- Siren systems
- Light installation
- Vehicle upfitting
- Vehicle inspection
- Fleet servicing
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
- Mobile device repair
- Screen replacement
- Attention to detail
- Battery replacement
- Charging port repair
- Button repair
- Device assembly
- Speaker repair
- Camera repair
- Accessory installation
- Pizza dough handling
- Pizza oven operation
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory restocking
- Sanitation practices
- Recipe cooking
- Food storage protocols
- Food preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Sauce making
- Dough preparation
- Dough throwing
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen organization
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
City of Griffin Fire-Rescue
11.2023 - Current
Emergency Vehicle Upfitter
LEHR
04.2023 - 10.2026
Assistant Machine Operator
Norcom
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cook
Slices Pizzeria
08.2019 - 06.2021
Home Education