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John Kemme

John Kemme

Firefighter
Washington Court House,OH

Summary

Consummate firefighting professional and leader with many years of experience elevating emergency response functions across diverse stations. Effective in working with law enforcement and healthcare professionals in proper handling of dangerous situations. Skillful in driving efforts, ensuring efficiency, and safety.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Life Safety Educator

City of Washington Court House
Washington CH
11.2019 - Current
  • Fire and Life Safety presentations in local schools, with the Project Sound Off Program.
  • Fire Extinguisher Training for Local Businesses.

Fire Inspector

City of Washington Court House
Washington CH
12.2018 - Current
  • Conducted fire safety inspections in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Evaluated compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.
  • Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings and recommendations.

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator

City of Washington Court House
Washington CH
05.2018 - Current
  • Conducted thorough investigations into various cases and incidents.
  • Analyzed evidence and data to support investigative findings.
  • Interviewed witnesses and collected statements for case documentation.

Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator

City of Washington Court House
Washington CH
05.2018 - Current
  • Conducted thorough fire scene investigations to determine origin and cause.

Incident Safety Officer

City of Washington Court House
Washington CH
01.2018 - Current
  • Supervise actions during fire incidents and other emergency operations to uphold crew safety.

Firefighter/EMT

Washington C. H. Fire Dept.
Washington Court House
10.2005 - Current
  • As a firefighter/EMT, my responsibilities include ensuring all fire apparatus are ready for incident calls during shift, daily and weekly station duties, maintenance as needed, ordering EMS supplies, documentation, as well as various duties as assigned by officers of the department.

EMS Officer

City of Washington Court House
Washington CH
10.2005 - Current
  • Order needed supplies for EMS and first-response operations for the fire department.

Fire Chief

Bainbridge Vol. Fire Dept.
Bainbridge
06.2009 - 04.2020
  • As Fire Chief, I performed various administrative duties including writing SOP’s, NFIRS reports, overseeing daily functions of the dept., attending council meetings and officer’s meetings.
  • I also conducted fire investigations and assisted the State Fire Marshal as needed in my jurisdiction.
  • I set up appointments for testing of apparatus and fire equipment (i.e. ladders, SCBA’s etc.).
  • Wrote grants for equipment purchases.
  • I also conducted training and kept records of training for the department.
  • Informal inspections and make recommendations to business owners in my jurisdiction.

Company Officer Level 1

City of Washington Court House
Waashington CH
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Continuing Education Class

Council Member

Village of Bainbridge
Bainbridge
05.2013 - 11.2017
  • Reported to the Village Council regarding Fire Department operations.
  • I wrote grants to obtain equipment for the Fire Department.

Education

Continuing Education - Leadership in Supervision

Ohio Fire Academy
8895 E Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio
08-2025

Strategy and Tactics for Single and Multiple Company Operations -

Ohio Fire Academy
8895 E Main St
07-2025

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Moeller High School
Cincinnati, OH
01.1989

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science

Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown, OH

Skills

  • Fire safety inspection
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Risk assessment
  • Report writing
  • Public speaking
  • First response services
  • Public education programs
  • Fire suppression
  • Incident command system
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • First aid and CPR
  • Emergency communications
  • Emergency support
  • Emergency response
  • Fire apparatus operation
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Fire behavior analysis
  • Fire equipment use
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Fire alarm response
  • Hazard management
  • Building construction
  • Fitness and agility
  • Public education
  • Firefighting
  • Fire hydrant operation
  • Fire suppression techniques
  • Ventilation techniques
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Fire control
  • Fireground communications
  • Public assistance and support
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire investigation techniques
  • Fire service
  • Fire management
  • Public safety and security
  • Fire suppression work

Affiliations

  • Washington CH Fire Department
  • NAFI – National Association of Fire Investigators

Timeline

Fire Life Safety Educator

City of Washington Court House
11.2019 - Current

Fire Inspector

City of Washington Court House
12.2018 - Current

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator

City of Washington Court House
05.2018 - Current

Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator

City of Washington Court House
05.2018 - Current

Incident Safety Officer

City of Washington Court House
01.2018 - Current

Company Officer Level 1

City of Washington Court House
01.2018 - 01.2018

Council Member

Village of Bainbridge
05.2013 - 11.2017

Fire Chief

Bainbridge Vol. Fire Dept.
06.2009 - 04.2020

Firefighter/EMT

Washington C. H. Fire Dept.
10.2005 - Current

EMS Officer

City of Washington Court House
10.2005 - Current

Continuing Education - Leadership in Supervision

Ohio Fire Academy

Strategy and Tactics for Single and Multiple Company Operations -

Ohio Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Moeller High School

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science

Eastern Gateway Community College

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