Jonathan Harris
Lakeville,MA
Summary
Dynamic Fire Lieutenant with extensive experience at East Providence Fire Department, excelling in leadership and critical thinking. Proven track record in training and safety, implementing effective protocols, and enhancing team performance. Skilled in emergency response and firefighter education, ensuring accountability and safety in high-pressure situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
East Providence Fire Department
09.2017 - Current
- Directly supervise firefighters assigned to apparatus under my command.
- Respond to and mitigate fires, medical emergencies, fire alarm investigations, technical rescue needs, hazmat incidents, Marine incidents, and public assists.
- Lead and direct crew in mitigation tactics based on experience and education.
- Complete reports on emergency incidents, apparatus, personnel, and equipment.
- Directly supervise maintenance of station, apparatus, and equipment.
- Prepare and conduct daily training evolutions .
Assistant Director of Training and Safety
East Providence Fire Department
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Safety and Accountability officer for the 120 person department on emergency calls, training evolutions, and daily operations.
- Part of the command staff on all fire and emergency incidents.
- Implemented, maintained, and trained on department SOGs.
- Collaborated with the Director of Training and Safety to recruit, interview, orient, and train the 36th training academy of the EPFD.
- Prepared and executed department wide trainings, company based trainings, individual trainings, and retraining after long term absences.
- Maintained and directed health and safety with annual medical appointments.
- Reviewed and logged injury reports and the need for safety.
- Trained civilian dispatchers for emergency fire dispatch.
Fire Recruit Trainer
Rhode Island Fire Academy
09.2020 - Current
- Participated in the training of fire recruits in municipal fire academy.
- Participated in over 10 municipal fire academies.
- Gave lectures to correspond with IFSTA FF I and FF II.
- Trained recruits in gear, tools, equipment, techniques, and live fire exercises.
Firefighter
East Providence Fire Department
02.2007 - 08.2017
- Responded to emergency incidents including, fires, fire investigations, medical emergencies, technical rescue incidents, hazmat incidents and marine emergencies.
- Responsible for the fire engine, ladder truck, or ambulance I was assigned to drive and operate.
- Maintain Advance Life Support EMT license.
- Train regularly on a company level as well as job wide.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI12-2006
No Degree - Pro-Board - NFPA 1041 - Fire Instructor
Rhode Island Fire Academy
Exeter, RI01-2017
Skills
- Leader of firefighters
- Critical thinking skills
- Firefighter educator/instructor
- Fire recruit educator/instructor
- Safety officer
- Accountability officer
Timeline
Assistant Director of Training and Safety
East Providence Fire Department
09.2023 - 01.2026
Fire Recruit Trainer
Rhode Island Fire Academy
09.2020 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
East Providence Fire Department
09.2017 - Current
Firefighter
East Providence Fire Department
02.2007 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of Rhode Island
No Degree - Pro-Board - NFPA 1041 - Fire Instructor
Rhode Island Fire Academy