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Overview
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Education
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Jerrod Widener

Rossburg,OH

Summary

I am a sharp and focused firefighter proudly experienced in responding to various types of emergency situations and speaking with the public about fire safety. I have a lot of pride in the fire and EMS service and my departments. I strive to provide a high level of care to my patient's. I am dedicated to keeping equipment and tools well-maintained for safe and effective uses. I work great with the team and consistently meets or exceeds expectations. I am looking into continuing my education in Fire Officer classes and more Fire Investigation classes and seminars.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Driver

Cooper Farms Processing
Fort Recovery, OH
11.2023 - Current
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver feed.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

Class A CDL Driver

Schmitz Trucking
Arcanum, OH
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver wet grain and other feed commodities.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

Class A CDL Driver

Shur-Green Farms
Ansonia, OH
04.2023 - Current
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

Firefighter/EMT-P

Miami Valley Fire District
Miamisburg, OH
06.2022 - Current

Maintain a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed many tasks assigned to by the Lieutenant and Battalion Chief and other officers. Also rapidly assessed whether life-threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

Fire Instructor

Clark State College
Springfield, OH
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted classroom lectures and hands-on exercises to teach fire safety principles.
  • Provided guidance and support to students throughout the program duration.
  • Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.

Fire/EMS Instructor

Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted classroom lectures and hands-on exercises to teach fire safety principles.
  • Provided guidance and support to students throughout the program duration.
  • Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.

Firefighter/EMT-P

Greenville Fire Department
Greenville, OH
10.2020 - 06.2022

Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed many tasks assigned to by the captain and other officers. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

EMT-P

Arcanum Community Rescue Service
Arcanum, OH
02.2019 - 06.2022

Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed tasks per officer instructions. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

Firefighter/EMT-P

Greenville Township Emergency Services
Greenville, OH
12.2017 - Current

Maintain a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed many tasks assigned to by the shift supervisor. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

Firefighter/EMT-B

Jefferson Township Fire Department
Dayton, OH
02.2017 - 05.2018

Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed tasks per officer instructions. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

Firefighter/EMT-B

Vandalia Fire Department
Vandalia, OH
09.2016 - 09.2020

Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed many tasks assigned to by the captain and other officers. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

EMT

Spirit Medical Transport
Greenville, OH
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Organized and managed the ambulance inventory and supplies.
  • Transported patients to hospitals or other medical facilities using appropriate safety measures.
  • Strictly adhered to HIPAA guidelines when dealing with confidential patient information.
  • Conducted routine vehicle maintenance checks prior to responding to each call ensuring proper functioning of all equipment on board.

EMT-P

Ansonia Area Emergency Services
Ansonia, OH
08.2016 - Current

Maintain a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed tasks per officer instructions. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

Diesel Mechanic

Cooper Farms
Fort Recovery, OH
02.2014 - 09.2016
Performed light maintenance of all equipment used including semis, large pick-up trucks, normal size pick-up trucks, loaders used for animals and other farm equipment.

Apprenticeship Diesel Mechanic

Worldwide Equipment
Dayton, OH
08.2013 - 06.2014
Performed light maintenance on customers vehicles. Mainly performed oil changes/services to semis.

Volunteer Firefighter

Rossburg Fire Department
ROSSBURG, OH
02.2014 - Current
  • Maintain a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments and calls. Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws. Performed many tasks assigned to by the Chief. Also rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.

Education

CDL

Class A CDL
01-2023

Live Fire Instructor

Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
2022

Fire Instructor

Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
2022

EMS Instructor

Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
2022

Structural Collapse

Spec Rescue
2022

Hazmat Technician

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
2022

Fire Officer 1

Ohio Fire Chiefs Association
2021

Confined Space

Ohio Fire Academy
2021

Trench Rescue

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
2021

Paramedic

Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
2021

Ropes 1

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
2021

IAAI-FIT

International Association of Arson Investigators
2020

Basic & Advanced Fire Investigations

Great Oaks Career Campuses
Cincinnati, OH
2019

Firefighter 2

Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
2019

Firefighter 1

Clark State Community College
2017

Fire Safety Inspector

Sinclair Community College
2017

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanic

University of Northwestern Ohio
2016

EMT Basic

Mercer County EMS
2016

First Responder

Mercer County EMS
2015

36 Hour Firefighter

Clark State Community College
2014

High School Diploma -

Ansonia Local Schools
2014

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Public relations
  • Leadership
  • Skilled problem solver
  • Rescue equipment proficiency
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Fire prevention and enforcement
  • Public education
  • Ladder operation

Affiliations

FFA in high school- 4 Years

Greenhand and Chapter degree in FFA

Entrepreneurship award in FFA

Chief Award 2023-MVFD

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver

Cooper Farms Processing
11.2023 - Current

Class A CDL Driver

Schmitz Trucking
08.2023 - 12.2023

Class A CDL Driver

Shur-Green Farms
04.2023 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-P

Miami Valley Fire District
06.2022 - Current

Fire Instructor

Clark State College
04.2022 - Current

Fire/EMS Instructor

Apollo Career Center
04.2022 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-P

Greenville Fire Department
10.2020 - 06.2022

EMT-P

Arcanum Community Rescue Service
02.2019 - 06.2022

Firefighter/EMT-P

Greenville Township Emergency Services
12.2017 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-B

Jefferson Township Fire Department
02.2017 - 05.2018

Firefighter/EMT-B

Vandalia Fire Department
09.2016 - 09.2020

EMT

Spirit Medical Transport
08.2016 - 09.2016

EMT-P

Ansonia Area Emergency Services
08.2016 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Rossburg Fire Department
02.2014 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Cooper Farms
02.2014 - 09.2016

Apprenticeship Diesel Mechanic

Worldwide Equipment
08.2013 - 06.2014

CDL

Class A CDL

Live Fire Instructor

Apollo Career Center

Fire Instructor

Apollo Career Center

EMS Instructor

Apollo Career Center

Structural Collapse

Spec Rescue

Hazmat Technician

Cleveland State University

Fire Officer 1

Ohio Fire Chiefs Association

Confined Space

Ohio Fire Academy

Trench Rescue

Bowling Green State University

Paramedic

Clark State Community College

Ropes 1

Bowling Green State University

IAAI-FIT

International Association of Arson Investigators

Basic & Advanced Fire Investigations

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Firefighter 2

Clark State Community College

Firefighter 1

Clark State Community College

Fire Safety Inspector

Sinclair Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanic

University of Northwestern Ohio

EMT Basic

Mercer County EMS

First Responder

Mercer County EMS

36 Hour Firefighter

Clark State Community College

High School Diploma -

Ansonia Local Schools
Jerrod Widener