Malcolm Gordon
Firefighter Paramedic with proven expertise in emergency response, leadership, and team collaboration. Experienced in developing training programs and enhancing community safety awareness, ensuring optimal preparedness for diverse emergency scenarios.
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
6 Years 11 Months- Responded to emergency calls, executing life-saving techniques and procedures during fire incidents.
- Collaborated with team members in firefighting strategies, enhancing response efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and apparatus, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Educated community members on fire safety practices through workshops and outreach programs, fostering public awareness.
- Developed and implemented training programs, improving team performance and preparedness for diverse emergency scenarios.
- Led post-incident reviews, facilitating discussions on lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in firefighting tactics.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment and technology to deliver critical care in pre-hospital environments.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Deputy Fire Marshal
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted fire inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, proposing improvements for fire safety protocols.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate emergency response strategies and training initiatives.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention education programs for community outreach.
- Led community workshops on emergency preparedness and evacuation plans, enhancing public awareness.
- Streamlined reporting processes for fire inspections, improving accuracy and efficiency of documentation.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the department's inspection process that streamlined workflows while maintaining high levels of quality assurance.
- Conducted building inspections for compliance with fire codes and regulations and performed follow-up inspections when needed.
- Led pre-fire planning activities that helped identify vulnerabilities within structures before emergencies occurred, enabling more efficient response operations when needed.
Firefighter
1 Year 3 Months- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
Firefighter
3 Years- Conducted fire suppression operations and managed hazardous materials incidents effectively.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and support in crisis situations.
- Performed routine inspections of equipment and apparatus to ensure operational readiness.
Education
High School Diploma
Paramedic
Skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with USCG in the development of interagency collaboration for search and rescue missions on Mississippi River and tributaries.
- Developed and coordinated Advanced Auto Extrication course to the Memphis Metro area where MFD and TNTF1 have began sending members for certification.
- Successfully prepared and wrote an AFG grant for a previous department that was awarded $163,000 for SCBAs.
- Developed and coordinated "Prom Promise" for a school system that included Fire, Police, HEMS, EMS, Corners Office and School Board.
Certification
· Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter I - MSFA
· Firefighter 1001 I-II – MSFA
· EMT-P – School of EMS
· Hazardous Materials Technician I - MSFA
· Hazardous Materials Technician II - MSFA
· Rope Rescue I -MSFA
· Rope Rescue II - MSFA
· Trench Rescue Technician - MSFA
· Confined Space Technician – MSFA
· Swift Water Technician – MFD
· Structural Collapse Technician – MFD
· Advanced Auto Extrication - WFD
· Fire Service Instructor I - MSFA
· Fire Inspector I – MSFA
· Training Operations in Small Departments – NFA
· Fires in Single Family Dwellings – MSFA
· Strategies for Firefighter Personal Success – MSFA
· Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response – MPSTF
· Amtrak Advance Passenger Train Emergency Response – MPSTF
· Post Aircraft Accident Response – TAA
· Firefighter Intervention Rescue Survival Techniques – MSFA
· Part 107 Pilots License - FAA
· I.C.S. 100, 200, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 800
· I.C.S. 300 and 400
· FEMA Professional Development Series
· FEMA Data Analytics for UAS Operations
· MFD Professional Development for company officer