Leon Jackson
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Veteran Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires in United States Air Force on DOD instillations. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering over 5 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. Also, served one tour overseas at Aviano Air Base in Italy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Vectrus
Kuwait
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained trust with our customer, U.S. Army, by conducting safety inspections, medical aid, and any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
ARFF Firefighter
DFW Airport
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Awareness of changes in aircraft responsible for fire suppression, rescue, and medical emergencies.
- Maintain adequate resources and ensure they are maintained in proper operation.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, daily.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary aid.
- Conducted airfield patrol, surveillance operations, and fuel spill containment, ensuring the safety of the environment.
Firefighter/Driver Operator
United States Air Force, USAF
Aviano, IT
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Received First Sergeant Top Performance Medal.
- After 6 months of being a firefighter upgraded to 5-level driver.
- Maintained professional demeanor to uphold company reputation.
- Trained 6 airmen on operations of Fire Emergency vehicles.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Responsible for protection and/ or rescuing F-16 fighter jet pilots.
- Responded promptly to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and traffic accidents, demonstrating the ability to control and extinguish and administer first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Volunteer Firefighter
Melissa Fire Department
Melissa, TX
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Performed basic life support procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation, and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level, and pain levels.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Hospital
Emergency Medical Training Services
Carrollton, TX09.2023
Firefighter Academy -
United States Airforce
San Angelo, TX08.2019
Mansfield Timberview High School
Arlington, TX06.2016
Skills
- Documentation
- Communicate Effectively
- Life Support
- Service Trauma Assessments
- Maintain Readiness
- Ability To Adapt and Overcome Difficult Task
- Flexibility Within Work
- Personal Management
Certification
- Firefighter I/II
- Telecommunicator I/II
- Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- Airport Firefighter
- Driver/Operator ARFF
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- CPR
Accomplishments
- Lead National Fallen Firefighters Fundraiser dedicated 7 hours to raised 22k.
- Devoted 5 hours to Airmen Against Drunk Driving.
- Educated over 5 schools of fire safety education.
- Lead 9/11 remembrance ceremonies.
Timeline
Firefighter
Vectrus
12.2023 - 08.2025
ARFF Firefighter
DFW Airport
05.2021 - 12.2023
Firefighter/Driver Operator
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2019 - 04.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
Melissa Fire Department
03.2017 - 02.2019
Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Hospital
Emergency Medical Training Services
Firefighter Academy -
United States Airforce
Mansfield Timberview High School
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