James Franklin
Canton,GA
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Safety Educator
Newton County Fire Services
06.2018 - Current
- Managed and operated the Fire Safety Division of Newton County Fire Services.
- Soul writer and recipient of several grants benefiting the Newton County Fire Services.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a yearly budget for the Fire Safety Division of Newton County Fire Services.
- Coordinated, implemented, and led student fire safety education for all Newton County Schools, both in the public and private systems.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ranging from pre-school students to senior citizens.
- Mentored and supervised firefighters in best practices for teaching life safety skills, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the community.
- Collaborated with community partners such as the American Red Cross, Newton County Schools, Newton County FFA, Newton County Sheriff's Office, The City of Covington, and local businesses during community outreach events.
- Established a community CPR program, targeting local churches and civic groups.
- Organized and led a community smoke alarm program, installing more than 5,000 smoke alarms in homes through out Newton County.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing such projects from start to finish.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Newton County Fire Services
09.2008 - 06.2018
- Protected community from house and building fires.
- Acted as company officer at the assigned fire station with responsibilities ranging from supervising firefighters, maintaining station, and incident commander during emergency calls.
- Increased team efficiency by training and supervising firefighters on the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus, fire fighting techniques, and EMS response.
- Advanced professional development by attending training sessions, workshops, and conferences related to Fire Apparatus Engineering best practices.
- Implemented pre-fire plans and company inspections at businesses within the station's jurisdiction.
Firefighter
Newton County Fire Services
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Responded to emergency fire, accident, and medical calls.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY08.2000
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Organization
- Coordination of Human Resources
- Budget Preparation and Implementation
- Program Development
Timeline
Fire Safety Educator
Newton County Fire Services
06.2018 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Newton County Fire Services
09.2008 - 06.2018
Firefighter
Newton County Fire Services
09.2003 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
SUNY Broome Community College
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