Kenneth Wilson Jr
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Proactive Firefighter and EMT with a strong record in emergency response and fire prevention. Effectively conducts safety inspections and engages in community education initiatives to enhance public safety. Committed to operational excellence and teamwork in high-pressure environments, ensuring readiness for any emergency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Driver Operator
Pro-Tec Fire Services
San Antonio, Texas
08.2026 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, executing fire suppression services to minimize property damage and protect lives.
- Operated firefighting equipment during emergency responses, ensuring safety of team and civilians.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying and recommending mitigation of safety hazards in various buildings.
- Participated in training drills to strengthen firefighting skills and enhance teamwork.
Firefighter/EMT
CITY OF JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jackson, MS
02.2019 - 08.2026
- Protects citizens during emergencies.
- Executed rescues in high-stress situations, ensuring safety of individuals in danger.
- Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms, driving and operating equipment, regulating water pressure, combating and extinguishing fires, and rescuing and reviving people.
- Extinguished fires using appropriate firefighting techniques and equipment..
- Mitigates chemical spills.
- Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards and enforcing codes.
- Developed and conducted educational programs to prepare citizens in fire prevention and safety measures.
- Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, requesting and expediting repairs, and verifying repairs.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, and troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Evaluates new equipment and techniques.
- Handles minor medical care and other emergency services.
- Maintained operational integrity by adhering to policies, procedures, and proactively identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying publications, and participating in scheduled drills.
- Supported team goals by completing assigned tasks.
Airport Firefighter
172nd Mississippi Air National Guard
Flowood, MS
04.2024 - 08.2026
- Prevented, combated, and extinguished all types of fires, primarily aircraft fires.
- Participated in emergency rescue of aircraft accident victims.
- Delivered emergency medical services to airport employees and the public, ensuring prompt care in critical situations.
- Manage spill incidents from storage and handling of aviation fuels and lubricants to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintain and operate all types of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting and communications equipment.
- Attend training courses on firefighting and rescue techniques, fire prevention, first aid, etc.; and maintain proficiency in each in accordance with standards.
- Survey business establishments and assist tenants in eliminating potential fire hazards
- Participate in activities related to airfield safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Jackson, MS05-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Certifications
Mississippi Fire College
Pearl, MSSome College (No Degree) - Fire Certifications
Alabama State Fire College
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency response
- Emergency medical services
- Fire control
- Rescue techniques
- Fire prevention inspections
- Hazard assessment
- Hydrant testing
- Equipment operation
- Emergency scene management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
Certification
- Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
EMT-B
Airport Firefighter
Airport Driver Operator
Driver Operator
Emergency Vehicle Driver
Mobile Water Supply
Hazmat Tech
Hazmat Awareness and Operations
NIMS 100,200,700,800
Rope Rescue
CPR
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
Telecommunication 1 & 2
Personal Information
- Kenneth Wilson Jr
- Cell 769-216-6971
- Email: kennethwwilson94@gmail.com
- San Antonio, TX
Timeline
Firefighter Driver Operator
Pro-Tec Fire Services
08.2026 - Current
Airport Firefighter
172nd Mississippi Air National Guard
04.2024 - 08.2026
Firefighter/EMT
CITY OF JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
02.2019 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Certifications
Mississippi Fire College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Certifications
Alabama State Fire College