Timothy Jones
Bakersville,NC
Summary
Highly certified firefighter/EMT-Basic with fifteen years experience. Communicative and team-oriented with leadership and collaborative qualities. Proven history of fostering growth, participation, and improvements to meet team, individual and management requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Arranged Crew Leader
North Carolina Forest Service
Bakersville, NC
11.2020 - Current
- Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Patrol burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
- Complete field assessments of active fires and plan optimal approaches.
- Observe strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
Chief
Fork Mountain Fire and Rescue
Bakersville, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Establish collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.
- Preserve order and discipline among eighteen subordinates.
- Respond to fire and emergency alarms and evaluate emergency to direct company operations.
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Prepare records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Owner/Roofer
Jones Roofing and Repair
Bakersville, NC
04.2017 - Current
- Repair and replace roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Train and oversee individuals in roofing system installations.
- Plan, organize and oversee daily activities.
- Motivate 4-person field crew to uphold highest levels of productivity, safety and quality.
- Maintain and repair roofing tools and equipment.
- Repair and maintain surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Measure homes and figure up quotes for customers
Electrician
DR Electric
Green Mountain, NC
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
Lead Carpenter
Lars Rousseau Construction
Bakersville, NC
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements with hand tools and power equipment.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
- Measured, cut and installed staircase spindles.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC12-2025
Emergency Medical Technician -
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC06.2022
Firefighter I & II -
Cleveland Community College Fire Academy
Shelby, NC03.2010
GED -
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC04.2002
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crew Coordination
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal Communication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Punctual and Dependable
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Certification
- S-130 and S-190 Wildland Fire Suppression-2001
- Firefighter I & II - 2010
- Haz-Mat Operations- 2010
- Technical Rescuer- 2021
- TR Water Rescuer- 2021
- TR Machinery and Agriculture Rescue-2021
- TR Vehicle Rescue- 2021
- Rapid Intervention Crew- 2021
- Emergency Vehicle Driver- 2021
- Airport Firefighter-2021
- ICS 100, 200, 700
- Chief 101- 2021
- Emergency Medical Responder- 2021
- Emergency Medical Technician-2022
- TR Confined Space- 2022
- Fire Officer 1- 2022
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws- 2023
- Fire Instructor 1- 2023
- Fire Officer 2- 2023
- EVD Pumps-2023
- TR Wilderness-2023
- NFA Incident Safety Officer- 2024
- Fire Instructor 2- 2024
References
- Jack Goodwin, Bakersville, NC - Former Fire Chief - 828-385-2794
- Chance Folse, Asheville, NC - Fire Captain- 828 - 989-6135
- Charlie Frye, Bakersville, NC - NC Forest Service - 828-273-3298
- Kyle Davis, Canton, NC - Weaverville Fire Marshal - 828-231-4209
Timeline
Pre Arranged Crew Leader
North Carolina Forest Service
11.2020 - Current
Chief
Fork Mountain Fire and Rescue
01.2020 - Current
Owner/Roofer
Jones Roofing and Repair
04.2017 - Current
Electrician
DR Electric
08.2015 - 04.2017
Lead Carpenter
Lars Rousseau Construction
08.2012 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Cleveland Community College
Emergency Medical Technician -
Mayland Community College
Firefighter I & II -
Cleveland Community College Fire Academy
GED -
Mayland Community College
- S-130 and S-190 Wildland Fire Suppression-2001
- Firefighter I & II - 2010
- Haz-Mat Operations- 2010
- Technical Rescuer- 2021
- TR Water Rescuer- 2021
- TR Machinery and Agriculture Rescue-2021
- TR Vehicle Rescue- 2021
- Rapid Intervention Crew- 2021
- Emergency Vehicle Driver- 2021
- Airport Firefighter-2021
- ICS 100, 200, 700
- Chief 101- 2021
- Emergency Medical Responder- 2021
- Emergency Medical Technician-2022
- TR Confined Space- 2022
- Fire Officer 1- 2022
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws- 2023
- Fire Instructor 1- 2023
- Fire Officer 2- 2023
- EVD Pumps-2023
- TR Wilderness-2023
- NFA Incident Safety Officer- 2024
- Fire Instructor 2- 2024
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