Mark Hughes
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Creech Air Force Base
Las Vegas, NV
02.2024 - Current
- Deliver prehospital emergency care and transport in accordance to BLE standards.
- Participate in daily shift training, inspections, and physical readiness drills.
- Provide full-spectrum emergency response for structural, ARFF, and medical incidents on a military installation supporting high-tempo operations.
- Conduct initial size-up, scene stabilization, and patient triage at incidents including aircraft crashes, fuel spills, and confined space rescues.
- Responded to emergencies, ensuring swift and effective firefighting operations.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Eglin Airforce Base
Eglin AFB, Florida
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Working as a firefighter at the Eglin AFB installations I was tasked with the protection of multiple areas of operation, a variety of assets, and millions of dollars of munitions, equipment, and property. While a firefighter I aided in vehicle maintenance, station duties and details, training evolutions, ARFF operations, medical emergencies, and structural emergencies. I worked on several installations that ranged from water rescue environments, to special forces training grounds, and classified munitions testing sights.
- Established initial on scene control and mitigation efforts during a hazardous materials incident by following incident action plans.
- Provided patients and treatment according to established standardized procedures and local Basic Life Support (BLS) protocols.
- Responded to medical emergencies, performed rescue operations using hand and power forcible entry tools, vehicle accidents using extrication tools, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft emergencies.
- Provided medical care to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.
- Performed patient assessment, triage, treatment, and transport decisions
- Maintained emergency equipment (e.g. specialized kits/bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems, stretchers, etc.)
- Operated various types of pumps, foam generators, turrets, and ground sweep nozzles on ARFF apparatus, both stationary and portable.
Firefighter/Driver Operator/Alarm Room Operator
Ali Al Salem Base
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Diligently alerted fire department personnel of any and all incoming threats/potential threats.
- Coordinated efforts with other local public safety organizations like Security Forces, EOD, and Environmental.
- As a Driver-Operator I performed multiple on-base emergencies, in which I delivered Air Force personnel and necessary equipment to the scene, safely and in a timely manner.
- Governed the maintenance of SCBA for Ali Al Salem: 386 CEF.
- Responded to inflight emergencies as a driver, helped with aircraft fuel spills, and aided in training and rewinding of arresting gear.
- Conducted thorough scene size-up and risk assessment to ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
- Responded to emergency calls, executing firefighting tactics and rescue operations effectively.
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Tyndall Airforce Base
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Working as a firefighter at Tyndall AFB has been an invaluable experience as I have grown the most as a firefighter. While working at Tyndall AFB I have completed various vehicle licenses to include the P-23, P-26, and P-22 apparatuses. I have successfully completed the Hazardous Materials Technician course as well as the Driver/Operator Pumper CDC.
- As a Firefighter and EMR I have responded to numerous calls both on and off base, where I was able to demonstrate my abilities which includes gathering information on patients, packaging them for transport, taking vitals, writing down medical history as well as other pertinent information.
- Responded to inflight emergencies as a driver, helped with aircraft fuel spills, and aided in training and rewinding of arresting gear.
- Conducted thorough scene size-up and risk assessment to ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
- Assisted in hazardous materials incidents, effectively containing and mitigating hazardous substances.
- Administered emergency medical care, including basic life support and first aid, to injured or ill individuals at emergency scenes.
- Conducted fire prevention and public education activities, delivering presentations on fire safety and promoting awareness within the community.
- Maintained and inspected firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and functionality for emergency response.
- Actively participated in ongoing training programs to enhance skills in firefighting techniques, emergency medical procedures, and incident command.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Lone Star College
Houston, TX03-2026
Emergency Medical Technician -
North America Rescue
01-2024
Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy Fire Apprenticeship
Goodfellow AFB, TX, United States07-2016
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Medical response
- Emergency response
- Emergency scene management
Certification
- Airport Firefighter
- Driver/Operator ARFF
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- HazMat Ops - Personal Protective Equipment
- HazMat Ops - Product Control
- Public Telecommunicator I
- Public Telecommunicator II
- NIMS 300, 400
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Fire Inspector I
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Creech Air Force Base
02.2024 - Current
Firefighter/Driver Operator/Alarm Room Operator
Ali Al Salem Base
01.2020 - 08.2020
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Eglin Airforce Base
01.2018 - 12.2021
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Tyndall Airforce Base
06.2016 - 01.2018
Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy Fire Apprenticeship
Some College (No Degree) -
Lone Star College
Emergency Medical Technician -
North America Rescue
Military Awards
2026 Air Force Civilian Achievement Award
2024 Civilian of the 3rd Quarter