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Mark Jones

Camas,WA

Summary

Adept and dynamic firefighter with extensive experience at Portland Fire & Rescue and East Olympia District 6, I excel in employing both water and chemical streams for firefighting and in leading community safety education. Demonstrated proficiency in rescue equipment and training volunteers showcases my hard and soft skills, contributing to enhanced emergency response effectiveness.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter

Portland Fire & Rescue
Portland, WA
11.1997 - Current
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.

Firefighter

East Olympia District 6
Olympia, WA
01.1995 - 10.1997
  • In addition to Firefighting duties, I was expected to maintain the stations and apparatus. I taught ongoing training to the volunteers, and was involved in any public engagements.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technology

South Puget Sound CC
Olympia WA
06-1995

Skills

  • Firefighting activities
  • Alarm response
  • Water and chemical streams
  • Ladder rescue
  • Rescue equipment proficiency
  • Building containment

Affiliations

Coaching youth sports

Guitar

Songwriting

Screenplay writing

Boating

Activities with my family and kids

Accomplishments

  • 1996 Firefighter of the year East Olympia Fire Department

Timeline

Firefighter

Portland Fire & Rescue
11.1997 - Current

Firefighter

East Olympia District 6
01.1995 - 10.1997

Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technology

South Puget Sound CC
Mark Jones