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Jesse Poplawski

Hudson,IL

Summary

Proactive Firefighter known for tactical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.


Military veteran with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training with focus on safety and mission success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/Paramedic

Town Of Normal
01.2016 - Current
  • Maintains strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Educates public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Responds to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Inspects apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
  • Evaluates situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.

Sniper Team Leader

US Army National Guard
03.2010 - 02.2020
  • Provided long-range, precision rifle fire on key targets, select targets and targets of opportunity as well as collecting and reporting battlefield information
  • Managed training, employment, and conduct of a 7 man squad, and executed orders of the Company officer
  • Managed care, maintenance, and accountability of the Sniper section's individual and organizational equipment valued in excess of $200,000
  • Responsible for accomplishing the mission in offensive, defensive and stabilization operations

Infantry Fire Team Leader

US Army
11.2009 - 03.2010
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
  • Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Acted as platoon explosives expert safely clearing enemy improvised explosive devices and coordinating explosive breaches.

Combat Advisor

US Army
11.2008 - 11.2009
  • Taught, coached and mentored Afghan security force counterparts. Which enabled rapid development of host nation counterparts' leadership capabilities;
  • Helped develop command and control (C2) and operational capabilities at every echelon
  • Allowed direct access to Coalition Forces (CF) enablers (air support, artillery, medevac) to enhance host nation security force counterinsurgency (COIN) operations
  • Incorporated CF lethal and nonlethal effects on the battlefield.

Education

Associate of Arts - EMT-B And EMT-P

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
11.2013

Skills

  • Team management
  • Critical incident management
  • Training and development
  • Real-life situational training
  • Safety plan implementation
  • Risk mitigation
  • Developing discipline

Certification

Instructor 1

Instructor 2

Rope Ops

Rope Tech

Confined space Ops

Confined space Tech

Collapse Ops

Collapse Tech

Trench Ops

LDDM

Smoke Divers

RIT

FSVO

FAE

Search techniques

Engine Ops

Truck Ops

ATF

VMO

FAST

Timeline

Firefighter/Paramedic

Town Of Normal
01.2016 - Current

Sniper Team Leader

US Army National Guard
03.2010 - 02.2020

Infantry Fire Team Leader

US Army
11.2009 - 03.2010

Combat Advisor

US Army
11.2008 - 11.2009

Associate of Arts - EMT-B And EMT-P

Heartland Community College

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