Jeremy Volz
Trafalgar,Indiana
Summary
A seasoned Firefighter EMT-P and Investigator with a distinguished career at Washington Township Avon Fire, I excel in emergency scene management, structural firefighting and fire investigations. My expertise includes leading mass casualty events and mastering fire suppression tools, underpinned by strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter EMT-P, Investigator
Washington Township Avon Fire
07.2006 - 12.2024
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation
Franklin College
Franklin, IN05-1999
Skills
- Technical Skills:
- Investigative Skills:
Fire dynamics: Understanding how fires behave, including heat transfer, fuel sources, and oxygen levels
Burn pattern analysis: Interpreting fire damage patterns to identify the origin of a fire
Evidence collection and preservation: Properly collecting and preserving physical evidence like debris, accelerants, and electrical components
Forensic photography: Documenting the fire scene with high-quality photographs to capture details of evidence
Analytical thinking: Examining evidence and using critical thinking to determine the cause of a fire
Attention to detail: Observing minute details at the fire scene that could be crucial to the investigation
Scientific method: Applying the scientific method to gather evidence, formulate hypotheses, and reach conclusions
Interviewing techniques: Conducting effective interviews with witnesses to gather relevant information
- Communication Skills:
Report writing: Clearly documenting findings and observations in a detailed report
Expert testimony: Presenting complex technical information in a clear and understandable way in court
Collaboration: Working effectively with other investigators, law enforcement, and insurance adjusters
Certification
- 10/23/06 IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
- 10/26/06 MANDATORY FIREFIGHTER
- 10/27/06 BASIC FIREFIGHTER
- 10/27/06 FIREFIGHTER I
- 10/27/06 FIREFIGHTER II
- 10/27/06 HAZMAT 1ST RESPONDER AWARENESS
- 10/30/06 HAZMAT 1ST RESPONDER OPERATION
- 11/17/06 HAZMAT TECHNICIAN
- 1/1/07 IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action
- 1/1/07 IS-700 National Incident Management System
- 5/6/07 IS-800 National Response Framework-An Intro
- 1/27/07 VEHICLE AND MACHINERY RESCUE AWARENESS
- 1/27/07 VEHICLE AND MACHINERY RESCUE OPS
- 10/15/34 VEHICLE AND MACHINERY RESCUE TECH
- 3/1/07 EMS - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
- 1/12/08 DRIVER OPERATOR PUMPER
- 11/13/08 TECHNICAL RESCUE AWARENESS
- 10/8/09 ROPE RESCUE OPERATIONS
- 12/30/10 INSTRUCTOR I
- 6/20/11 DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL
- 7/29/11 ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN
- 3/1/13 EMS - PARAMEDIC
- 5/30/13 SWIFT WATER RESCUE OPERATIONS
- 5/30/13 SWIFT WATER RESCUE TECH
- 6/26/14 LMS Course: Autism Spectrum Disorder
- 6/26/14 LMS Course: POST - Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (Indiana)
- 1/16/15 FIRE OFFICER STRATEGY AND TACTICS
- 3/6/16 ICS 300: INTERMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS
- 11/28/16 FIRE OFFICER I
- 4/18/18 SAFETY OFFICER
- 6/12/18 FIRE INVESTIGATOR I
Timeline
Firefighter EMT-P, Investigator
Washington Township Avon Fire
07.2006 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation
Franklin College
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