Jonathan Lewis
Summary
Accomplished Fire Service Professional and United States Marine Corps Veteran with more than 30 years of experience in emergency response, fire leadership, suppression, EMS, personnel development, and incident management. Extensive experience serving as a Firefighter, Engineer/Operator, and paramedic in municipal fire departments. Proven ability to lead personnel, manage emergency incidents utilizing ICS, maintain operational readiness and deliver exceptional public service in high-risk environments. Acknowledged for strong leadership, safety compliance, training expertise, and commitment to professional excellence.
Overview
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1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Engineer/Operator
Horseshoe Bay Fire Department
Horseshoe Bay, Texas
04.2018 - Current
- Commanded emergency scenes and directed personnel to mitigate hazards utilizing the incident command system.
- Provided leadership during emergency and non-emergency incidents, ensuring safety, effective and coordinated responses.
- Mentored and trained crew members and department personnel in Fire and EMS operations, enhancing team readiness and operational effectiveness.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver
Houston Fire Department
Houston , Tx
01.2004 - 02.2025
- Conducted fire suppression and incident stabilization for thousands of emergency and non-emergency incidents, helping protect lives and property, stabilize high-pressure scenes, and maintain public safety across the city of Houston.
- Improved crew readiness by training and mentoring newly assigned Firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics, strengthening response consistency, safety awareness, and operational performance.
- Reduced community risk by supporting fire prevention inspections, hazard mitigation efforts, and public education programs that promoted safer homes, businesses, and neighborhoods.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
08.1993 - 01.2004
- Executed senior leadership roles in an advanced billet, directing Marines through complex training and operational missions to maximize combat readiness.
- Earned a Certificate of Commendation for outstanding merit, formally recognizing senior leadership execution and operational results that significantly exceeded current rank expectations.
- Led field assignments and live fire exercises, maintaining full accountability for personnel safety, equipment management, and mission success.
Education
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01-2005
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, TX01-1993
United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)
San Diego, CA01-1993
Skills
- Incident Command System
- Emergency Scene Management
- Fire Officer Leadership
- Firefighter Training
- Community Risk Reduction
- Public Safety Education
- Personnel Supervision
Operations Skills
- Fire Suppression
- Rescue Operations
- EMS/Paramedic Care
- Structural and Wildland Firefighting
- Driver/Operator-Pumper
- Apparatus Operations
Certification
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Fire Officer II, Master Structure Firefighter, Driver/Operator-Pumper, Instructor II
- EMS: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
- Wildland: Basic Wildland Firefighter, S-131 Firefighter Type I, S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- Incident Management: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800
- National Traffic Incident Management Responder
- Structural Escape and Rescue (SEAR)
Timeline
Firefighter/Engineer/Operator
Horseshoe Bay Fire Department
04.2018 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver
Houston Fire Department
01.2004 - 02.2025
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
08.1993 - 01.2004
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD)