Joseph Wilson
Sun City,Az
Summary
With a proven track record at City of Glendale, I excel in leadership and public assistance, significantly enhancing community safety and education. Skilled in apparatus inspection and fostering cooperative relationships, I've led teams to surpass objectives through effective supervision and staff performance evaluation, demonstrating exceptional ability to meet critical demands in diverse environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
City of Glendale
09.2004 - Current
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform advanced life support procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Perform equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Collaborate with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Maricopa County Community Colleges
01.2012 - 08.2023
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Taught Basic and Advanced Life Support courses, providing instruction to up to 24 undergraduate students.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Retail Manager
Landis Cyclery
10.1998 - 09.2004
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Certication
Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ06-2007
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ05-1990
Skills
- Apparatus inspection
- Cooperative relationships
- Public assistance and support
- Community education
- Leadership and supervision
- Staff performance evaluation
- Personal protective equipment
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Public Safety Diver Certification– Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
- Paramedic Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Maricopa County Community Colleges
01.2012 - 08.2023
Firefighter
City of Glendale
09.2004 - Current
Retail Manager
Landis Cyclery
10.1998 - 09.2004
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Public Safety Diver Certification– Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
- Paramedic Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
No Degree - Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Certication
Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
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