Jonathan Pressley
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Experienced fire service professional prepared for an advanced leadership role. Proven ability to manage emergency situations, ensure safety protocols, and lead teams effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in dynamic environments, and consistently achieve operational goals. Skilled in incident command, firefighting techniques, and emergency medical response. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Gordon County Fire Rescue
01.2016 - Current
- Respond to emergency incidents
- Initiate Incident Command on all emergencies
- Manage crews on scenes of incidents
- Act as Battalion Chief when needed
- Teach multiple classes in EMS and Fire Service Courses
- Responsible for revising SOPs/SOGs (Swap Time, Daily Duties)
- Specified the requirements for our last nine apparatus with Chief Derryberry
- Developed and Implemented the address marker initiative leading to decreased response times
- Researched and developed Cancer Prevention Policy
- Revised the Station Visitation Regulations
- Researched and Developed a Fire Fee Presentation
- Developed a Firefighter Orientation Handbook
- Researched and built three Turnout Gear Dryers
- Initiated the Free Cancer Screenings at Gordon Hospital for GCFR and Calhoun Fire Department to potentially catch cancer early and save lives
- Currently researching other initiatives (Dash cameras in apparatus, frameless water tanks for tankers, 48/96 work schedule)
Paramedic
Advent Health Gordon EMS
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
EMT-I
Advent Health Gordon EMS
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and treating emergency medical situations.
- Supported efficient scene management by coordinating with law enforcement officers or firefighters during multi-agency responses.
Acting Assistant Chief
WSI Emergency Services
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Baghdad, Iraq
- Responsible for numerous daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by DOD and WSI
- Responsible for implementing a training schedule for all stations and ensuring they met their training requirements
- Responsible for scheduling and organizing demobilization and leave for thirty-eight personnel on base
- Baghdad, Iraq
Station Captain
WSI Emergency Services
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Baghdad, Iraq
- Responsible for controlling the mitigation of airfield emergencies and structural responses
- Responsible for creating and implementing a schedule for three stations involving nine apparatus for a total of thirty-eight personnel
- Responsible for completion of pre-fire plans and inspections on a weekly basis
- Baghdad, Iraq
Lieutenant
WSI Emergency Services
03.2005 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: Baghdad, Iraq
- Responsible for operational safety of assigned crew on emergency responses
- Responsible for mitigation of airfield emergencies and structural responses
- Baghdad, Iraq
Firefighter/EMT-I
WSI Emergency Services
11.2004 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: Baghdad, Iraq
- Responded to emergency incidents
- Responsible for maintaining and operating an OshKosh T-3000 on airfield emergencies
- Baghdad, Iraq
EMT-IV
Roane County EMS
01.2003 - 11.2004
- Company Overview: Kingston, TN
- Performed within EMT-IV scope of practice
- Kingston, TN
Firefighter, Driver Operator, EMT-IV
Blair Fire Department
01.2000 - 11.2004
- Company Overview: Oliver Springs, TN
- Performed as a Firefighter, Driver/Operator, and EMT on emergency calls
- Implemented training courses and job familiarization for new recruits
- Oliver Springs, TN
Deputy Coroner
Gordon County Coroner's Office
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of each case, ensuring both accuracy and promptness in reporting to relevant parties.
- Assisted families in understanding the circumstances surrounding a loved one''s death by providing compassionate support and clear explanations.
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
- Conducted preliminary examinations of bodies to identify victims, locate signs of trauma and identify factors indicative of time of death.
- Inquired into cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and established identities of deceased persons.
- Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Department Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02.2025
Paramedic -
Murray County EMS Paramedic Program
Chatsworth, GA01.2011
EMT-I -
Murray County EMS Emergency Technician Program
Chatsworth, GA01.2008
EMT IV -
Roane State College
Harriman, TN01.2002
A.S. - Communications
Roane State College
Harriman, TN01.1998
College Preparatory Diploma -
Dalton High School
Dalton, GA01.1995
Skills
- Incident command
- Documentation and reporting
- Structural firefighting
- Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
- Interagency coordination
- Emergency response procedures
- Emergency management
- Leadership and supervision
- Staff performance evaluation
- Fire department procedures
- Excellent communication
Certification
- NPQ Fire Officer IV
- Fire Department Executive
- NPQ Fire Officer III
- Fire Department Administrator
- NPQ Fire Officer I and II
- NPQ Fire Instructor I and II
- NPQ Fire Inspector I and II
- Fire Department Supervision
- Fire Department Management
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Georgia State Certified Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- NPQ Hazardous Materials Technician (Georgia)
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
- ICS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS - 200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Accident Incidents
- ICS - 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS - 400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
- IS - 700 National Incident Management System
- IS - 800 National Response Framework
- Firefighter I and II
- Airport Rescue and Firefighting
- Crash Victim Extrication (GEMA)
- Telecommunicator I and II
- Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
- Preparation for Initial Company Operations
- PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver
- Transitional and Interpersonal Leadership Training
- New Fire Chief I and II
- Axioms of Leadership
- Structural Fire Control Instructor
- NPQ Evaluator
- WMD Awareness for Emergency Responders
- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Certification
- Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training Certification
- Pressurized Container Fire Control
- Shelter Management
- Shelter Operations
- Active Threats in Healthcare
- Risk Based Response to Battery Emergencies
- Hazmat IQ Above the Line/Below the Line
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Emergency Pediatric Care
Recognitions
- Life saver awards, 4, 2020 - 2024
- Meritorious Service Award, 2022
- Gordon County Leadership Development Course, 2019
- Firefighter of the Year, 2017
Timeline
Deputy Coroner
Gordon County Coroner's Office
10.2019 - Current
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Gordon County Fire Rescue
01.2016 - Current
Paramedic
Advent Health Gordon EMS
01.2011 - 12.2018
EMT-I
Advent Health Gordon EMS
01.2008 - 12.2011
Acting Assistant Chief
WSI Emergency Services
08.2006 - 01.2007
Station Captain
WSI Emergency Services
08.2006 - 01.2007
Lieutenant
WSI Emergency Services
03.2005 - 08.2006
Firefighter/EMT-I
WSI Emergency Services
11.2004 - 03.2005
EMT-IV
Roane County EMS
01.2003 - 11.2004
Firefighter, Driver Operator, EMT-IV
Blair Fire Department
01.2000 - 11.2004
Paramedic -
Murray County EMS Paramedic Program
EMT-I -
Murray County EMS Emergency Technician Program
EMT IV -
Roane State College
A.S. - Communications
Roane State College
College Preparatory Diploma -
Dalton High School
- NPQ Fire Officer IV
- Fire Department Executive
- NPQ Fire Officer III
- Fire Department Administrator
- NPQ Fire Officer I and II
- NPQ Fire Instructor I and II
- NPQ Fire Inspector I and II
- Fire Department Supervision
- Fire Department Management
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Georgia State Certified Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- NPQ Hazardous Materials Technician (Georgia)
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
- ICS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS - 200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Accident Incidents
- ICS - 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS - 400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
- IS - 700 National Incident Management System
- IS - 800 National Response Framework
- Firefighter I and II
- Airport Rescue and Firefighting
- Crash Victim Extrication (GEMA)
- Telecommunicator I and II
- Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
- Preparation for Initial Company Operations
- PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver
- Transitional and Interpersonal Leadership Training
- New Fire Chief I and II
- Axioms of Leadership
- Structural Fire Control Instructor
- NPQ Evaluator
- WMD Awareness for Emergency Responders
- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Certification
- Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training Certification
- Pressurized Container Fire Control
- Shelter Management
- Shelter Operations
- Active Threats in Healthcare
- Risk Based Response to Battery Emergencies
- Hazmat IQ Above the Line/Below the Line
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Emergency Pediatric Care
Bachelor of Science - Fire Department Administration
Columbia Southern University
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