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Jones Darrick
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic Fire Apparatus Engineer with extensive experience at the City of New Orleans, excelling in emergency response and vehicle maintenance. Proven ability to optimize resource allocation during multi-alarm incidents while collaborating effectively with teams or individuals. Skilled in water supply management and adept at small mechanical jobs, ensuring public safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Natchez Fire Department
09.2006 - 03.2011
- Operated fire apparatus to support emergency response teams
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of firefighting equipment
- Supported inventory management of firefighting supplies and equipment
- Performed practice drills.
- Assisted in rescue operations by skillfully operating aerial devices on fire apparatus.
- Ensured reliable vehicle performance by maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.
Hospital Security Officer
Ocshner Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2025
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and resolve potential security issues.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, coordinating with medical personnel and law enforcement.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing overall compliance with hospital regulations.
- Developed incident reports detailing occurrences for review and future prevention strategies.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing timely response and coordination with medical staff for patient safety.
- Enhanced hospital security by conducting regular patrols and identifying potential safety hazards.
- Trained new security officers on hospital policies, emergency response plans, and communication strategies.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to maintain a secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
City of New Orleans
10.2003 - Current
- Ensured reliable vehicle performance by maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Supported firefighting operations with timely water supply management and pump operation.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Safeguarded public welfare during emergency situations with proper traffic control measures while operating fire apparatus.
- Optimized resource allocation during multi-alarm incidents by coordinating the movement of additional fire apparatus resources between stations as needed.
- Used sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment.
- Collaborated with firefighters to effectively position hoses and equipment for optimal firefighting efforts.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
Walter L Cohen
New Orleans, LA05-1987
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Science Inspector I
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LACertificate of Technical Studies - Pumper And Ladder
LSU
New Orleans, LASkills
- Fire apparatus operation
- Emergency response
- Vehicle maintenance
- Water supply management
- Organization skills
- Small mechanical jobs
- Familiar with many aspects of home repair
- Works well with others
- Fire pump operation
- Class **A** CDL
Certification
- NOFD Operator Training - MT Training acadeny.
Interests
Timeline
Hospital Security Officer
Ocshner Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2025
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Natchez Fire Department
09.2006 - 03.2011
Fire Apparatus Engineer
City of New Orleans
10.2003 - Current
No Degree - Fire Science
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
Walter L Cohen
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Science Inspector I
Delgado Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pumper And Ladder
LSU