Jeremy Virts
Great Falls,MT
Summary
To be selected as the Assistant Chief of Operations for Great Falls Fire Rescue
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of EMS
Great Falls Fire Rescue
Great Falls , MT
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with Chief to develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
- Developed and managed budget for the entire division.
- Provided guidance, direction, and leadership to subordinate personnel.
- Supervised staff in day-to-day operations of the division.
- Assisted in developing short-term and long-term goals for the division.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for subordinate personnel.
- Maintained a high level of communication with other divisions within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Coordinated activities between various units within the division.
- Attended meetings on behalf of Chief as needed.
- Analyzed data to identify trends or areas requiring improvement and change in policy or procedure.
- Developed training programs for new employees entering the division.
- Reviewed and approved requests submitted by subordinates.
- Investigated complaints against personnel in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence.
Captain/Paramedic
Great Falls Fire Rescue
Great Falls, MT
01.2006 - 07.2021
CC-Paramedic
Montana Air Medical Transport
01.2015 - 01.2018
Critical Care Paramedic
Glacier County EMS
01.2013 - 01.2015
Great Falls Emergency Services
Great Falls, MT
01.1996 - 01.2013
Nationally Registered Paramedic
Benefis Emergency Department
01.2005 - 01.2006
Senior Patrolman/HRU Medic
Great Falls Police Department
Great Falls, MT
01.2000 - 01.2006
MSIII Cadet, Acting 2nd Lieutenant
United States Army
Great Falls, MT
01.1998 - 01.2004
Education
Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC)
Indianapolis, IN01-2024
Instructor C Training -
MSU Fire Service Training School
01.2015
Command of Multi-Incident Operations -
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD01.2015
Fire Officer 1 -
MSU Fire Service Training School
01.2015
Thoughts on Real Risk Management -
Gordon Graham
01.2015
The Anatomy and Physiology of Leadership -
Alan Burnacini
01.2015
Group Crisis Intervention (CISM Training) -
Carol Staben Burroughs
01.2013
First Line Supervisor Training -
City of Great Falls
01.2007
Associate of Applied Science in Paramedicine -
GFC MSU
01.2003
Globale Leadership Summit -
Global Leadership Summit 2022, 2023, 2024
Great Falls, MTSkills
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Transport
- Reporting and documentation
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Meeting facilitation
- Media Relations
- Budget Management
- Training delivery
- Officer Training
- Policy Development
- Organizational Development
- Investigative skills
- Community Engagement
- Emergency Management
- Community Relations
- Staff Development
Recognition
- GFFR Firefighter of the Year Nominee, 2015
- Commendation for Child Homicide Investigation, 2010
- Star of Life Award Winner, 2008
- Commendation for Life Saving Efforts while a Great Falls Police Officer, 2001
Specializedtraining
- Critical Care Paramedic
- NREMT-Paramedic
- NREMT-Intermediate
- Member of Front Range Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team
- Certified ACLS Instructor-GFFR
- Certified PALS Instructor-GFFR
- Certified BLS Instructor-GFFR
- Certified CPR Instructor-GFFR
- State of Montana EMS Lead Instructor
- Post-Certified Montana Law Enforcement Academy
- High Risk Unit Tactical Medic
- Combat Life Saver in United States Army
Professionalworkhistory
- Deputy Chief of EMS, Great Falls Fire Rescue 2021-Present
- Acting Battalion Chief-2019-2021
- Captain/Paramedic, Great Falls Fire Rescue, 2014-2021
- CC-Paramedic, Montana Air Medical Transport, 2015-2018
- Critical Care Paramedic, Glacier County EMS, 2013-2015
- Nationally Registered Paramedic, Benefis Emergency Department, 2005-2006
- Senior Patrolman/HRU Medic, Great Falls Police Department, 2000-2006
- Great Falls Emergency Services, Great Falls, MT, 1996-2013
- MSIII Cadet, Acting 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1998-2004
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Chief of EMS
Great Falls Fire Rescue
07.2021 - Current
CC-Paramedic
Montana Air Medical Transport
01.2015 - 01.2018
Critical Care Paramedic
Glacier County EMS
01.2013 - 01.2015
Captain/Paramedic
Great Falls Fire Rescue
01.2006 - 07.2021
Nationally Registered Paramedic
Benefis Emergency Department
01.2005 - 01.2006
Senior Patrolman/HRU Medic
Great Falls Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2006
MSIII Cadet, Acting 2nd Lieutenant
United States Army
01.1998 - 01.2004
Great Falls Emergency Services
01.1996 - 01.2013
Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC)
Instructor C Training -
MSU Fire Service Training School
Command of Multi-Incident Operations -
National Fire Academy
Fire Officer 1 -
MSU Fire Service Training School
Thoughts on Real Risk Management -
Gordon Graham
The Anatomy and Physiology of Leadership -
Alan Burnacini
Group Crisis Intervention (CISM Training) -
Carol Staben Burroughs
First Line Supervisor Training -
City of Great Falls
Associate of Applied Science in Paramedicine -
GFC MSU
Globale Leadership Summit -
Global Leadership Summit 2022, 2023, 2024