Joshua Odom
Lansing,Michigan
Summary
Vigilant Firefighter with 4+ 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. Experience in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events and mass casualty events. Took college courses on Criminal Justice, and Forensic Science. Experience with interpreting/understanding codes/violations and enforcing them. Wanting to obtain a position as a full-time Police Officer with the City of Lansing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighther/EMT-Basic
City of Lansing
Lansing, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to
accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to
relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance
after hours and on weekends or holidays
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of
readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department
property
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and
other emergency situations.
Firefighter
Flint
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
Premise Officer
City of Lansing
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Investigates, inspects and takes action to abate substandard housing relating to exterior premises such as trash, debris, tall grass/weeds, disabled abandoned motor vehicles, front yard parking, vision obstruction, open and accessible, and premises identification
- Maintains files and prepares inspection reports
- Answers inquiries from the general public relating to Housing Code and violations
- Provides expert testimony in court.
Revenue Collector
City of Lansing
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitor parking ramps to make sure all surroundings are safe
- Take phone calls and assist customers by answering questions and giving directions
- Collect money from parking meters
- Write information into cash collections records
- Perform necessary maintenance on parking machines when needed.
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger Grocery Store
09.2013 - 10.2018
- Improve customer satisfaction by organizing groceries properly and ensuring shopping carts are readily available
- Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing
- Handle cash register
Education
EVOC: Emergency Vehicle Operator Course -
McNeil Driving School
Burton, MI03.2023
Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) -
Waterford EMS Academy
Waterford, MI10.2022
Basic EMT Course -
Waterford EMS Academy
Waterford, MI04.2022
No Degree - Hazmat Ops
Fire Academy
Flint, MI01-2022
No Degree - NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, And 800
Fire Academy
Flint, MI01-2022
NREMT-National Registry of Emergency Medical Tech -
Waterford EMS Academy
Waterford, MI05.2021
Chemistry, Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2015
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
Lansing, MI05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Fire Prevention
- Operating a Hydrant
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- Public safety and security
- Fire suppression work
- Crisis communications
- Evacuation direction and guidance
- Knowledge/enforcement of codes/violations
Community Service Award
Received a Community Service Award at the 2025 City of Lansing Fire Department Award Ceremony
Timeline
Firefighther/EMT-Basic
City of Lansing
08.2024 - Current
Firefighter
Flint
10.2021 - 07.2024
Premise Officer
City of Lansing
12.2019 - 10.2021
Revenue Collector
City of Lansing
01.2017 - 12.2019
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger Grocery Store
09.2013 - 10.2018
Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) -
Waterford EMS Academy
Basic EMT Course -
Waterford EMS Academy
NREMT-National Registry of Emergency Medical Tech -
Waterford EMS Academy
Chemistry, Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
EVOC: Emergency Vehicle Operator Course -
McNeil Driving School
No Degree - Hazmat Ops
Fire Academy
No Degree - NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, And 800
Fire Academy