Travis Jones
Lexington,NC
Summary
Dedicated Fire Lieutenant/EMT-Basic with a proven track record at Guil-Rand Fire Department, excelling in life and property protection. Skilled in emergency medical treatment and personnel management, I led a team in critical operations, enhancing community safety through innovative public education initiatives and effective interagency coordination.
Hardworking and punctual with outstanding public relations abilities. Talented in performing administrative duties, creating incident reports, ordering supplies, providing strategy training and performing building pre-plans, working hand in hand with the in house fire marshals office.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant/EMT-Basic
Guil-Rand Fire Department
12.2013 - Current
- As an officer, I have sat in monthly meetings regarding concerns or improvements that may be needed and discussed how to solve these problems or needs based on the budget and priorities of the fire department.
- Created go bags for special needs patients and was able to involve those in the community that had children with these needs for inspiration as to what would be essential to go in the bags.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition. (also as a station head)
- Directed work of 12 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires, motor vehicle extrication, search and rescue tactics and techniques.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Deere-Hitachi
01.2006 - 07.2009
- Tested finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Performed repeated tasks while sitting or standing over extended periods of time.
- Identified defective items and made repairs according to department standards.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Notified engineering of errors and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with other line workers and team members to assemble and repair parts.
- Checked machines for proper output and functionality, fixing minor mechanical issues.
- Followed company protocols and procedures to minimize production waste and avoid unnecessary costs.
- Trained and instructed coworkers in proper assembly techniques, with safety in mind.
Automotive Technician
CarMax
10.2002 - 11.2005
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
No Degree - Fire Academy
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina, NC09.2009
No Degree - Fire Science
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC05-2027
Automotive Gas & Diesel Technologies - Automotive Technologies
Nashville Auto-Diesel College (Lincoln Tech)
Nashville, TN03.2002
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Trinity, NC05.2000
Skills
- Life and property protection
- Personnel management
- Emergency medical treatment
- Incident safety
- Interagency coordination
- Public education
- Fire prevention
Certification
- See attached documents for completed certifications and specialty classes
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant/EMT-Basic
Guil-Rand Fire Department
12.2013 - Current
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Deere-Hitachi
01.2006 - 07.2009
Automotive Technician
CarMax
10.2002 - 11.2005
No Degree - Fire Academy
Guilford Technical Community College
No Degree - Fire Science
Davidson-Davie Community College
Automotive Gas & Diesel Technologies - Automotive Technologies
Nashville Auto-Diesel College (Lincoln Tech)
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Life Save Award
My crew and I were awarded a Life Save award for actions taken on a medical call that resulted in saving the life of a patient due to our swift actions and knowledge. We were able to meet and talk with the survivor after they recovered. They were so grateful for our hard work, dedication and rediness.
Meritorious Service Award
B-Shift was awarded this notable award for their bravery and swift actions involving an apartment fire with multiple animal saves and precise fire tactics that lead to saving most of the units in the structure. B-Shift worked with multiple agencies as a team to make this incident productive and eventful.