Jonathan Wright
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented individuals in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous improvement of quality emergency response. Aggressive Captain boasting a 21 year career. Extensive knowledge of firefighting methods and emergency medical treatment protocols. Dedicated to providing quality service to over 18,000 citizens in Lenoir. Outstanding decision-making, problem-solving and communication talents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Lenoir Fire Department
08.2020 - Current
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC07.2021
Skills
- Fire Response Rescue Direction
- Fire Inspection Suppression
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Fire Suppression
- Personnel Management
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Public Education
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Personnel Training
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Drills and Demonstrations
Qualifications
Chief 101
FLSE I
NC Fire/Arson Investigator
Fire Officer III
General Instructor II
NIMS ICS 100, 100.HCB, 200, 200.FW 300, 700, 700.A, 702.A, 703.A, 706, 800, 800.B,
Technical Rescuer Water
Technical Rescuer Wilderness
RT Structural Collapse
RT VMR
Timeline
Fire Captain
Lenoir Fire Department
08.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute