Leo Jenkins
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional, skilled in emergency response, and fitness program design. Proven track record in high-pressure medical situations, and team collaborations. Committed to courteous and compassionate community engagement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Worldwide
2014 - Current
- Composed diverse narratives across various literary styles, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
- Published work in ten books, multiple magazines, and literary journals.
Firefighter / EMT
Meyer Fire Department
Mayer, Arizona
2002 - 2003
- Assisted in maintaining the equipment inventory on emergency vehicles.
- Responded to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) calls, and performed related emergency work.
- Drove and operated fire and EMS apparatus on non-emergency and emergency incidents.
- Performed daily routine station and grounds cleaning, and assigned maintenance.
Special Operations Combat Medic
U.S. Army, 3rd Ranger Battalion
Fort Benning, Georgia
2003 - 2006
- Administered advanced emergency medical care in high-stress combat and aid station settings.
- Taught tactical combat casualty care to fellow Rangers and coalition forces.
- Conducted direct action raids targeting high-value objectives, including search and rescue, and hostage-rescue operations.
Tactical Medic (contract)
DEA
Kabul, Afghanistan
2008 - 2009
- Served as a combat medic private contractor to the DEA's Foreign Advisory Support Team (FAST) in Afghanistan, conducting numerous direct action and counter-narcotics operations.
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments.
- Instructed tactical combat casualty care courses to personnel of the Afghan Narcotics Interdiction Unit.
- Managed aid station operations for U.S. and Afghan forces.
- Oversaw medical supplies inventory, ensuring readiness for emergencies.
Gym Owner /Health and Fitness Specialist
Denver, Colorado
2010 - 2014
- Created engaging fitness programs customized for diverse client needs.
- Managed daily operations and staff schedules to enhance service efficiency.
- Ensured facility maintenance to uphold clean and safe environment.
- Led group fitness classes, fostering community and engagement among participants.
Education
EMT
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01-2000
Fire Fighter 1&2
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01-2001
Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)
U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Fort Sam Houston01-2003
Special Operations Forces Paramedic
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER & SCHOOL
Fort Bragg, NC01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology (In Progress)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Fitness program design
- Emergency response
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- 3x Ironman triathlete
Timeline
Author
2014 - Current
Firefighter / EMT
Meyer Fire Department
2002 - 2003
Special Operations Combat Medic
U.S. Army, 3rd Ranger Battalion
2003 - 2006
Tactical Medic (contract)
DEA
2008 - 2009
Gym Owner /Health and Fitness Specialist
2010 - 2014
EMT
Glendale Community College
Fire Fighter 1&2
Glendale Community College
Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)
U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Special Operations Forces Paramedic
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER & SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology (In Progress)
Metropolitan State University of Denver