John Matthew Reynolds
Tahoka,TX
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Vigilant Firefighter with many years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events, and mass casualty events. Strong Leadership skills and many years of managing, training, and overseeing success in Firefighters, EMS, and military personnel.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Midland Fire Department
Midland, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Respond to fires, auto extrication's, rescues, hazardous material spills, emergency medical calls and other emergency incidents to protect lives and property
- Present public education programs, fire prevention and other life safety presentations to the citizens
- Drive and operate emergency equipment at emergency scenes and helps maintain equipment and related tools
- NREMT and TX DSHS certified Paramedic
- TCFP Advanced Structural Firefighter
- TCFP Advanced Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter
- TCFP Hazmat Technician
- TCFP Driver Operator/ Pumper and Aerial Apparatus
- Fire Instructor 1
- Fire Officer 1
- Certified Vehicle Extrication Specialist
- Certified High Angle Rescue Technician
- PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Deputy Chief of Training
Wolfforth Fire Department
Wolfforth, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Respond to fires, auto extrication, rescues, hazardous material spills, emergency medical calls and other emergency incidents to protect lives and property
- Present public education programs, fire prevention and other life safety presentations to the citizens
- Drive and operate emergency equipment at emergency scenes and help maintain equipment and related tools
- NREMT and TX DSHS certified Paramedic
- PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new staff members.
- Developed strategies to enhance employee knowledge and skills related to their job roles.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of resources and instructors' expertise levels.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure quality standards are met in training sessions.
- Provided instructional guidance to trainers and trainees during sessions.
- Created and maintained a database of employee training records.
- Managed training budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in training programs.
- Coordinated with department heads to schedule training sessions without disrupting operational efficiency.
Instructor
Lonestar CPR and First Aid Training
Lubbock, TX
10.2018 - Current
- American Heart Association Instructor- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Emergency Care and Safety Institute Instructor- CPR and First Aid
- NAEMT Affiliated
- Combat Life Saver/ Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor
- NREMT and TX DSHS certified Paramedic.
Staff Sergeant E-6
U.S. Army Reserves
Lubbock, TX
08.2007 - 06.2023
- Civil Affairs Medical Operations NCO
- M.O.S qualified 68W Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)
- M.O.S qualified as 88M transportation
- Completed W.L.C (Warrior Leadership Course)
- 4 Army Achievement Medals
- 3 Army Commendation Medals
- B.C.T (Basic Combat Training) and A.I.T (Advanced Individual Training)
- Received multiple awards for highest PFT score (physical fitness test) and Leadership Skills
- Nominated to compete in the All Army Best Warrior Competition.
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Big Spring Fire Department
Big Spring, TX
12.2013 - 03.2022
- Respond to fires, auto extrications, rescues, hazardous material spills, emergency medical calls and other emergency incidents to protect lives and property
- Present public education programs, fire prevention and other life safety presentations to the citizens
- Drive and operate emergency equipment at emergency scenes and helps maintain equipment and related tools
- Promoted to Apparatus Engineer after passing promotional exam
- NREMT and TX DSHS certified Paramedic
- Certified High Angle Rescue Technician
- PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Paramedic
Martin County EMS
Stanton, TX
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Respond to emergency calls and provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport patients to a medical facility
- Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care
- 911 emergency care and critical care transfers from one hospital to another
- NREMT and TX DSHS certified Paramedic
- PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Paramedic
Medical Arts Hospital EMS
Lamesa, TX
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Respond to emergency calls and provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport patients to a medical facility
- Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care
- 911 emergency care and critical care transfers from one hospital to another
- NREMT and TX DSHS certified Paramedic
- PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Paramedic
Lubbock AID Ambulance
Lubbock, TX
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Respond to emergency calls and provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport patients to a medical facility
- Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care
- Drive and operate emergency equipment at emergency scenes and helps maintain equipment and related tools
- Critical care transfers from one hospital to another
- Long distance transfers.
Pipeline Technician
E D Walton Construction
Sundown, TX
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Full Time Contractor for Oxy
- Pipeline Installation, repair and Maintenance
- Project coordination
- Equipment Operations (Forklift, Roller, Front End Loader, Backhoe)
- Roustabout
- Line Locating
- Dig Tess Operations (Texas 811)
- Utility Line Locating Certified
- Competent Person Certified-Trenching/Excavations
Service Writer
Family Power Sports
Lubbock, TX
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Schedule service jobs and write estimates
- Quote prices on parts and labor
- Maintain status and records on R.O's (repair orders)
- Worked as an Ntech for the first 6 months assembling all new units for sale.
Service Technician
Servpro of Southwest Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Fire and Water Restoration
- Demolition, construction, remodeling, maintenance
- Mold mitigation, air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning
Grounds Crew
Allseasons Property Care
Lubbock, TX
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Landscaping, irrigation, maintenance, and property care
Education
Paramedic school -
Howard College
05.2016
EMT-B -
Midland College
05.2014
EMT-B -
South Plains College
06.2011
Fire Fighter 1 Certification Course -
Wolfforth Fire Academy
01.2011
High School diploma -
New Deal HS
01.2008
Skills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Fork Lift Operations
- Eager to learn and improve skills on any task
- Working fast pace, and comfortable in any weather condition
- Good knowledge of tools, and power equipment
- Computer Skills in Microsoft programs
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Fire suppression work
- Community Education
- Medical Response
- Emergency Response
- Fire Control
- Fire suppression tactics
- Apparatus maintenance
- Ladder operation
- Staff development and leadership
- Incident safety
- Fire strategy
- Life and property protection
- First-aid and CPR
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Fire prevention
- Building construction knowledge
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Personnel Management
- Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
Certification
- NREMT Paramedic- M5042854
- TX DSHS Paramedic- 735120
- TCFP Advanced Firefighter- 9340153
- Army Combat Medic
- AHA Instructor- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- ECSI Instructor- CPR and First Aid
- Army Instructor- CLS and TCCC
- High Angle Ropes Rescue Technician
- Hazmat Technician
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
- Fire Instructor
- EMS Instructor
- Fire Officer
- Extrication Specialist
- Driver Operator, Pumper and Aerial Apparatus
- AAIR Instructor- Active shooter, Active Attack Integrated Response
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Midland Fire Department
04.2022 - Current
Deputy Chief of Training
Wolfforth Fire Department
06.2020 - Current
Paramedic
Martin County EMS
07.2019 - 06.2020
Instructor
Lonestar CPR and First Aid Training
10.2018 - Current
Paramedic
Lubbock AID Ambulance
01.2017 - 07.2017
Paramedic
Medical Arts Hospital EMS
09.2014 - 08.2017
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Big Spring Fire Department
12.2013 - 03.2022
Pipeline Technician
E D Walton Construction
08.2012 - 12.2013
Service Writer
Family Power Sports
03.2011 - 08.2012
Service Technician
Servpro of Southwest Lubbock
11.2009 - 08.2010
Grounds Crew
Allseasons Property Care
01.2009 - 11.2009
Staff Sergeant E-6
U.S. Army Reserves
08.2007 - 06.2023
Paramedic school -
Howard College
EMT-B -
Midland College
EMT-B -
South Plains College
Fire Fighter 1 Certification Course -
Wolfforth Fire Academy
High School diploma -
New Deal HS
- NREMT Paramedic- M5042854
- TX DSHS Paramedic- 735120
- TCFP Advanced Firefighter- 9340153
- Army Combat Medic
- AHA Instructor- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- ECSI Instructor- CPR and First Aid
- Army Instructor- CLS and TCCC
- High Angle Ropes Rescue Technician
- Hazmat Technician
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
- Fire Instructor
- EMS Instructor
- Fire Officer
- Extrication Specialist
- Driver Operator, Pumper and Aerial Apparatus
- AAIR Instructor- Active shooter, Active Attack Integrated Response
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