FELSIA JONES
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Safety, compliance, and risk management executive with 25+ years of experience leading occupational safety, transportation safety, emergency management, regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and workforce protection initiatives. Proven success reducing workers’ compensation claims by 90%, improving fleet safety performance, and supporting compliance for 200 FMCSA-regulated drivers.
Safety professional with comprehensive experience in implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance with regulatory standards. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player focused on achieving results and ensuring safe working environment. Highly skilled in hazard identification, emergency response planning, and safety training. Reliable and flexible in meeting changing needs and priorities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Prevention & Safety Specialist
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
Phoenix, Az.
01.2023 - 06.2026
- Influenced safety programs impacting more than 800 employees.
- Supported compliance initiatives for approximately 200 FMCSA-regulated drivers.
- Reduced workers’ compensation claims by approximately 90%.
- Reduced preventable vehicle accidents by 15%.
- Conducted audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
Driver Operator / EMT
NTTR / Nellis AFB Fire Department
Tonopah, Nv.
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted emergency response, risk mitigation, and operational safety activities.
- Safeguarded over $30 billion in critical government assets and high-value infrastructure across the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).
Enforced rigorous physical security and operational safety measures to maintain a secure environment for classified and sensitive government operations. - Directed the inspection and preventative maintenance of 1,000+ pieces of critical life safety equipment, achieving a 100% operational readiness rate with zero recorded malfunctions.
Ensured continuous facility compliance by auditing and calibrating safety gear, mitigating risk for all personnel on-site.
Fire Chief / Assistant Fire Chief
United States Air Force
Multiple
02.1997 - 08.2017
- Directed emergency services, safety, compliance, inspection, and training programs.
- Led organizations earning multiple Department of Defense and Air Force safety awards.
- Conducted inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
- Directed emergency response operations, ensuring swift and effective action during critical incidents.
- Collaborated with military leadership to establish fire prevention strategies, minimizing risks across installations.
- Led incident command teams in high-stakes environments, coordinating resources and personnel effectively.
- Fostered relationships with local emergency services, enhancing interagency cooperation during joint operations.
- Mentored junior officers in leadership techniques, promoting professional development within the firefighting team.
- Managed department budget effectively, prioritizing essential equipment purchases and maintenance without compromising safety standards.
- Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
- Updated standard operating procedures to reflect advancements in firefighting technology and best practices.
- Promoted public trust in the department by maintaining transparency in operations, addressing concerns from community members, and ensuring accountability among staff members at all levels.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure the continuous professional growth of firefighters and officers.
- Established a mentoring program for newer firefighters that increased their skills development rate significantly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
National American University
Rapid City, SD06.2012
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2008
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- EHS Leadership
- Risk Management
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Transportation Safety
- FMCSA Compliance
- Safety Audits
- Emergency Response Planning
- Workforce Development
- Accident investigation
- Safety auditing
- Fall protection
- Safety program development
- OSHA compliance
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- 25+ years risk management experience
- EMT background
- Incident Command certification
- OSHA 30
- HazMat certifications
- Former Top Secret clearance
- Experience supporting 800+ employees
- Experience influencing operations with 200 commercial drivers
- Executive-level leadership history
- Veteran-owned business positioning
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Fire Officer III
- Fire Instructor III
- Fire Inspector III
- Incident Commander
- HazMat Incident Commander
- EMT
- FEMA ICS/NIMS Certifications
Timeline
Loss Prevention & Safety Specialist
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
01.2023 - 06.2026
Driver Operator / EMT
NTTR / Nellis AFB Fire Department
08.2017 - 01.2020
Fire Chief / Assistant Fire Chief
United States Air Force
02.1997 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
National American University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Additional Qualifications
- Previously Held Top Secret Security Clearance (2018–2023)
- U.S. Air Force Veteran