Robert Jess
Firth,ID
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Experienced diesel mechanic with knowledge of diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. Utilizes advanced mechanical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues effectively. Knowledge of preventive maintenance and safety protocols, contributing to prolonged machinery lifespan and optimal performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Star Valley Health
Afton, WY
04.2022 - 02.2026
- Provide emergency medical services for the Star Valley area.
- Safely operate emergency vehicles and equipment.
Mechanic
Pratt Truck Service
Blackfoot, ID
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Repair and general maintenance of customer vehicles.
Mechanic
Pro Rentals and Sales
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Repair and maintain a fleet of rental equipment.
Full time Firefighter - EMT Advanced
City of Carlin
Carlin, NV
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provide fire suppression and health care for the community of Carlin
- submit ambulance billing
- enter fire and ambulance reporting into the NFIRS database
- maintain inventory and supplies for fire and ambulance service
- train and coordinate fire and ambulance volunteers
- maintain and repair emergency services fleet.
- Inspected fire equipment and apparatus to ensure operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented community education programs on fire prevention.
- Collaborated with local agencies during multi-jurisdictional emergency responses.
- Mentored junior firefighters, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
Rehabilitation technician
VITALITY CENTER
Elko, NV
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Process intakes
- monitor clients
- maintain order
- pass out medications
- monitor vital signs.
Temporary mechanic
SOS staffing
Boise, ID
01.2013 - 01.2013
- General maintenance installation of new equipment and modification of new company vehicles
Full time diesel mechanic, repair and maintain
Turner Gas
Carlin, NV
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Repair and maintain a fleet of tractor trailer rigs.
Full time shop foreman / maintenance manager
Barney Trucking
Carlin, NV
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Direct workforce
- repair and maintain a fleet of over the road diesel trucks and air slide trailers
Volunteer firefighter, EMT, and EMS instructor
Carlin Volunteer Fire Department
Carlin, NV
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Provide fire suppression and health care for the community of Carlin.
Full time field service mechanic
United Rentals
Elko, NV
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Maintain and repair fleet of rental equipment including water trucks, scissor lifts, manlifts, forklifts, etc.
Full time underground mechanic
Newmont Mining Corp
Carlin, NV
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Maintain and repair a fleet of underground mining equipment including diesel haul truck, loaders, tractors, scissor trucks, shotcrete equipment, etc.
Full time contractor to Barrick Goldstrike underground maintenance
Taylor Made Iron
Carlin, NV
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Maintain and repair a fleet of underground mining equipment including diesel haul truck, loaders, tractors, scissor trucks, shotcrete equipment, etc.
Education
Paramedic - Trade school
Madison Fire dept
Rexburg, ID04-2025
EMS - EMT-I
State of Wyoming
Afton, WY01-2023
Nremt-A - Certificate
State of Wyoming
Afton, WY12-2022
EMT - Trade school
Great Basin College
Elko, NV06-2006
Diesel Technology - Certification
Great Basin Community College
Elko, NV01-2001
Diploma - undefined
Carlin High School
Carlin, NV01-2000
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency diagnostics
- Mass casualty incident response
- Structural firefighting
- Vehicle extrication
- Firefighting
- Leadership and supervision
- Community relations
- Search and rescue techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
- Incident command system
- Wildland firefighting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Vehicle inspections
- Brake systems
- Fuel injection systems
- Engine diagnostics
- Electrical systems
- Auto and engine repair
- Transmissions
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine rebuilds
- Air conditioning systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Vehicle alignment
- Pneumatic systems
- Forklift operation
Certification
- Diesel Technology Present
- Hazmat safety officer Present
- NREMT - A 2022 to Present
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Class B CDL August 2022
- NRP Certification
- EVOC
- NREMT Paramedic
- Paramedic License
- PHTLS
- EMT-B
- EMT-I
- AEMT Certification
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- EMT License
- PALS Certification
- CDL
- Driver's license
- HVAC
- Hazmat Operations
- Firefighter II
- Firefighter I
- Hazmat Awareness
Languages
English
Timeline
Paramedic
Star Valley Health
04.2022 - 02.2026
Mechanic
Pratt Truck Service
01.2017 - 04.2022
Mechanic
Pro Rentals and Sales
01.2016 - 01.2017
Full time Firefighter - EMT Advanced
City of Carlin
01.2013 - 01.2016
Rehabilitation technician
VITALITY CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2013
Temporary mechanic
SOS staffing
01.2013 - 01.2013
Full time diesel mechanic, repair and maintain
Turner Gas
01.2013 - 01.2013
Full time shop foreman / maintenance manager
Barney Trucking
01.2012 - 01.2013
Full time field service mechanic
United Rentals
01.2011 - 01.2012
Full time underground mechanic
Newmont Mining Corp
01.2006 - 01.2011
Volunteer firefighter, EMT, and EMS instructor
Carlin Volunteer Fire Department
01.2005 - 01.2013
Full time contractor to Barrick Goldstrike underground maintenance
Taylor Made Iron
01.2005 - 01.2006
EMS - EMT-I
State of Wyoming
Nremt-A - Certificate
State of Wyoming
EMT - Trade school
Great Basin College
Diesel Technology - Certification
Great Basin Community College
Diploma - undefined
Carlin High School
Paramedic - Trade school
Madison Fire dept