JOHN Fordon
Huntingdon,TN
Summary
I am honest and hard-working with a strong work ethic. I have over 33 years experience in the fire service and 20 in the handyman industry. I have experience in writing specs for fire and EMS vehicles. I have also worked in the towing industry on and off for close to 10 years. I have worked closely with the towing companies in our area at recovery scenes and crashes and I have organized training with the towing companies so ours crews would know how to assist them if needed and what a valuable resource they can be in our field. I believe in work place safety so everyone makes it home to their family's.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Johns HoneyDo Construction
Sandwich, IL
09.2000 - 05.2023
Firefighter Paramedic
Village of Elk Grove
Elk Grove Village, IL
10.1990 - 05.2021
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Tow Truck Operator
Power Towing
Hillside, IL
04.1987 - 01.1995
- Loaded vehicles onto flatbeds or dollies in accordance with safety procedures.
- Provided reliable customer service while ensuring that all jobs were completed safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating a tow truck in order to ensure safety of passengers and cargo.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding And Automotive
Triton College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Emergency Response
- Carpentry
Affiliations
I have over 33 years experience in the fire service. I am very customer oriented. I have experience in specking out fire and EMS vehicles. I have worked in the towing industry on and off for close to 10 years and have worked closely with the towing services in our area in recoveries, crash scenes, and equipment training and familiarization with our fire crews.
Timeline
Handyman
Johns HoneyDo Construction
09.2000 - 05.2023
Firefighter Paramedic
Village of Elk Grove
10.1990 - 05.2021
Tow Truck Operator
Power Towing
04.1987 - 01.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Welding And Automotive
Triton College
Similar Profiles
Jessica KellyJessica Kelly
Owner at Honeydo Movers, LLCOwner at Honeydo Movers, LLC
Allison ChaconAllison Chacon
Office Manager at HoneyDo ServicesOffice Manager at HoneyDo Services
Carter CoatesCarter Coates
Carpenter at Johns Back Road ConstructionCarpenter at Johns Back Road Construction
McKenzie SimpsonMcKenzie Simpson
Babysitter at The Callis'sBabysitter at The Callis's
Jack MayfieldJack Mayfield
Personal Trainer at University of TennesseePersonal Trainer at University of Tennessee