Jesse M Jones
Brookhaven
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Department of Veterans Affairs
Northport
06.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed fire and safety hazards.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness of tools and vehicles.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections in Veterans Affairs facilities and homes.
Volunteer Firefighter
Brookhaven Fire Department
Riverhead
04.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assisted in firefighting operations.
- Conducted fire safety inspections and community education programs.
EMT-B
MASTIC AMBULANCE
Mastic
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the transport of patients to medical facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Provided basic life support such as CPR, wound dressing, splinting, and back boarding.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Responded to emergency calls from dispatch with rapid response times.
- Utilized radios to maintain contact with base station personnel while en route to an incident site.
- Inspected ambulances at the end of each shift for cleanliness, safety standards compliance, equipment functionality, and restocking needs.
Cemetery Caretaker
Department of Veterans Affairs
Calverton
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained cemetery grounds, including mowing grass and trimming shrubs.
- Conducted burials, ensuring that graves were dug to the correct depth and lined with appropriate materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used for cemetery upkeep.
- Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations regarding cemeteries.
- Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.
- Inspected gravesites regularly to ensure they are free from debris and maintained properly.
- Prepared plots for burial by removing existing vegetation, leveling ground, and filling holes.
- Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes to dig gravesites.
- Created records of interments, transfers, removals, and disinterments.
EMT-B /Fire Fighter
CENTER MORICHES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Center Moriches
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Certified EMT-B, Interior FireFighter 2, Pump Operator, Surface Water Rescue Swimmer & Ice Rescue Technician Level 2, FireFighter Wildland type 2 and Ambulance Driver.
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Provided basic life support such as CPR, wound dressing, splinting, and back boarding.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
Battalion Staff Non-Commisioned Officer
US ARMY
04.2013 - 05.2023
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Provided support to management in areas such as recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of staff policies and procedures.
- Directed mission planning operations in support of national security objectives.
- Assessed risk management strategies to ensure safety of personnel and assets.
- Coordinated logistics requirements for deployment activities.
- Supervised staff in the performance of their duties.
- Prepared detailed reports on operational status, accomplishments, and issues.
- Maintained unit discipline by enforcing standards of conduct and military regulations.
Concrete Laborer
Local 20 Cement and Concrete Workers
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, wheelbarrows., across job sites safely.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
Police Officer
Southampton Town
Southampton
03.2009 - 07.2011
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Riverhead, NYSome College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PASkills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency response
- Hazard assessment
- Vehicle maintenance
- EMT procedures
- Team coordination
- Risk management
- Community engagement
- Patient assessment
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Fire response team direction
Training
- U.S. Army Advanced Leaders Course, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 02/19
- U.S. Army Basic Leaders Course, Fort Dix, NJ, 03/15
- EMT-B (SCEMS), Suffolk County, 11/21
- Fire Fighter 1 (SCFA), Suffolk County, 11/22
- Fire Fighter 2 (SCFA), Suffolk County, 11/23
- Fire Fighter type 2 (BNL), Suffolk County, 10/23
- Certified Police Officer (SCPA), Suffolk County, 03/09
- Fire Pump Operator (SCFA), Suffolk County, 10/22
- Ice Rescue Technician Level 2, Suffolk County, 11/21
- Surface Water Rescue Swimmer, Suffolk County, 03/22
- Rapid Intervention Team (SCFA), Suffolk County, 09/23
- Fire Inspector 2 11/24
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
- Army Reserve Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Ribbon
- Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon
- Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M & Hourglass Device
- Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award)
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Overseas Training Ribbon (3rd Award)
- NATO ISAF Medal
- Drivers Badge w/ Wheeled Vehicle Clasp & Special Operators Clasp
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Brookhaven Fire Department
04.2024 - Current
Cemetery Caretaker
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - 06.2024
EMT-B
MASTIC AMBULANCE
04.2023 - Current
EMT-B /Fire Fighter
CENTER MORICHES FIRE DEPARTMENT
04.2021 - 04.2024
Concrete Laborer
Local 20 Cement and Concrete Workers
05.2014 - 08.2018
Battalion Staff Non-Commisioned Officer
US ARMY
04.2013 - 05.2023
Police Officer
Southampton Town
03.2009 - 07.2011
Associate of Arts - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Bucks County Community College