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Garrett Jones

7219 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida

Summary

Experienced and adaptable individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for firefighting. Senior member of PCBFR with six years of experience as a third-generation firefighter. Currently enrolled as a paramedic student at Gulf Coast State College. Proactive and dedicated, always striving to improve and share knowledge. Reliable and dependable team player.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO

Platinum Landscapes PC. LLC.
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Panama City Beach Fire Rescue
08.2019 - Current
  • Responded to emergency medical calls, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Fire Alarms, Lift Assist, Structure Fires, Forestry Fires, Car Fires, and/or any other 911 Emergency to perform life-saving procedures and to protect property.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated the situation at emergency sites to determine and execute the most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Drove and operated structural fire engines, ladder trucks, and rescue vehicles to aid in emergency incidents.
  • Be acting OIC (Officer In Charge) when asked by Chain of Command.
  • Gave station tours to the public, fire prevention to children, and parents.
  • Lead and perform on-duty trainings.
  • Performed daily cleaning routines and weekly/monthly station duties.

Field Supervisor

Oasis Landscapes
03.2018 - 10.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.

Beach Lifeguard

South Walton Fire District
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Responded promptly to emergencies on the beach and in the water, administered first aid and CPR and assisted in extrication off the beach for patient transportation.
  • Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers and identify unauthorized activities, such as TDC violations.
  • Educated swimmers on safety and what to do when they see an emergency, or if they are in an emergency situation, on the beaches of South Walton.
  • Observed swimmers to quickly detect signs of distress.
  • Assisted as an adjunct instructor to assist in on-duty trainings.

Education

Vocational Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Gulf Coast State College
12.2019

Vocational Certification - Firefighting

Gulf Coast State College
04.2019

High School Diploma -

J.R. Arnold High School
05.2017

Skills

  • Safety Equipment Inspection
  • Call Records Maintenance
  • Ladder Truck Operations
  • Fire Engine Pump Operations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Public speaking abilities
  • Effective decision making
  • Crisis management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Customer focus

Accomplishments

  • PCBFR Unit Commendation Award
  • SWFD Lifeguard Exceptional Performance Award.

Certification

  • Florida Firefighter II
  • FL EMT License
  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
  • Forestry Firefighting- S-130, S-190, L-180, S-230, S-231
  • Pump Operator Course
  • Hydraulics Course
  • FLUSAR Technician Rope Rescue
  • FLUSAR Technician Confined Space Rescue
  • USLA Lifeguard
  • USLA PWRC
  • FL Fire Officer I Certification
  • FEMA ICS: 100, 200, 700, 800

Timeline

CEO

Platinum Landscapes PC. LLC.
03.2024 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Panama City Beach Fire Rescue
08.2019 - Current

Field Supervisor

Oasis Landscapes
03.2018 - 10.2023

Beach Lifeguard

South Walton Fire District
02.2018 - 07.2021

Vocational Certification - Firefighting

Gulf Coast State College

High School Diploma -

J.R. Arnold High School

Vocational Certification - Emergency Medical Technician

Gulf Coast State College

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