John Watkins
Fire Captain | Arson Investigator
Temple
Summary
Emergency response professional with extensive background in fire safety and emergency management. Recognized for ability to lead teams through critical situations and implement effective response strategies. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and efficient outcomes. Key skills include incident command, crisis management, and strategic decision-making.
Professional investigator skilled in fire cause determination and evidence collection. Strong analytical abilities and critical thinking complemented by solid communication and report-writing skills. Works effectively in team settings, demonstrating flexibility and reliability in dynamic environments. Proven track record in maintaining safety standards and achieving investigative results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Fire Captain
Copperas Cove Fire Department
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Conducted rigorous fire investigations to determine causes and prevent future occurrences, significantly improving community safety standards.
Adjunct EMS Instructor
Central Texas College
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations governing EMS education programs, ensuring program accreditation and student eligibility for certification exams.
- Served as a liaison between the EMS program and local emergency services organizations, cultivating partnerships for enhanced learning opportunities.
- Provided constructive feedback to students on their progress, enabling them to refine their skills and achieve certification requirements.
- Enhanced student understanding of EMS procedures by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies into lesson plans.
- Evaluated student performance through practical examinations, ensuring competency in critical emergency response skills.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Copperas Cove
02.2015 - Current
- Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
- Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries and other medical emergencies.
- Addressed emergency calls and fire alarms using job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary equipment.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Coryell Memorial Healthcare System
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and other emergency incidents.
Emergency Medical Technician
Sea World San Antonio
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided basic first aid to the employees & guest's of Sea World San Antonio
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Gained experience in rapid first aid treatment & quick identification of patient care needs within a densely populated space.
- Gained confidence in communicating with the community to build community relations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Acadian Ambulance Service
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Gained skills in rapid navigation through an unfamiliar metropolitan city and highways During Emergency responses to reach a destination safe & rapidly.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
Emergency Medical Technician (Full-Time)
Coryell Memorial Healthcare System
02.2012 - 09.2012
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and other emergency incidents.
Education
Certificate (EMT-P) - Paramedicine
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXCertificate - Law Enforcement (Basic Peace Officer)
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
Fire suppression
Fire investigation
Attention to detail
Crew training
Public safety
Crew leadership
Interagency collaboration
Fire scene analysis
Legal procedures compliance
Arson investigation
Interviewing witnesses
Accomplishments
- Played a major roll in Creating a highly effective new Field Training Program for new higher recruits that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Awarded FireFighter of the year in 2018.
Affiliations
- Field Training Officer/Mentor
- Oral Interview panel member for CCFD
- Often called into a step up leadership/management role.
- Provided medical care during special events hosted by President George W. Bush in Crawford.
Certification
EMT-P
Education and Training
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Experience
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Timeline
Fire Captain
Copperas Cove Fire Department
03.2023 - Current
Adjunct EMS Instructor
Central Texas College
08.2021 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Copperas Cove
02.2015 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Coryell Memorial Healthcare System
06.2013 - 02.2015
Emergency Medical Technician
Sea World San Antonio
04.2013 - 06.2013
Emergency Medical Technician
Acadian Ambulance Service
09.2012 - 03.2013
Emergency Medical Technician (Full-Time)
Coryell Memorial Healthcare System
02.2012 - 09.2012
Certificate (EMT-P) - Paramedicine
Central Texas College
Certificate - Law Enforcement (Basic Peace Officer)
Central Texas College
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