Frank R. Jones

64, Male

Portsmouth, VA.

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fire & Emergency Services Gulf Coast, Pensacola, FL.

Years With Department/Agency

18

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

N.T.C. Orlando Fl.

My Training:

Indiana State Fire Officer I 2001
Indiana State Fire Officer II 2001
Indiana State Inspector I 2003
Indiana State Inspector II 2003
Indiana State Instructor I 2001
P.A.D.I. Master Scuba Diver 1993
Cavern Diver 1992
Deep Diver 1992
Equip. Spec. 1992
Rescue Diver 1992
Search and Recovery Diver 1992
Night Diver 1992
Adv. Open Water Diver 1984
N.A.U.I. Adv. Open Water Diver 2003
Rescue Diver 2003
Central Florida Fire Academy Orlando
Recruit Training MSC #81 320 hrs. 6/8/90
Engineer's Training 96 hrs. 11/20/92
Extrication I 24 hrs. 11/16/91
Extrication II 16 hrs. 2/7/92
Officer Fire Tactics 40 hrs. 10/93
Structural Live Fire Training 21 hrs. 3/93
Valencia Community College
Emergency Medical Tech. 12/12/90
Division of Emergency Management Florida
1991 Haz Mat training workshop 8/16/91
NAS Pensaclola Hospital
Emergency Medical Tech. Basic 10/14/05
Fire Tech Rescue Inc safety High Angle Rescue 16 hrs. 4/10/97
Solutia and CSX Transportation
40 hrs. Haz Mat and Tank Car- Emergency Response Training
Course 5/15/98
National Fire Academy Course
Emergency Response to Terrorism 10/16/00
Evoc USN 1/2/06
Emergency Medical Technician National Standards Exp. in 2008
Florida State Drivers License Class D J520276602990 8/11
Fire Fighter I, II 70141 6/21/94
Driver/Operator PU 149657 1/21/98
Driver/Operator AR 235945 5/21/98
Driver/Operator AE 229943 7/14/98
Haz Mat AW 163977 2/15/00
Haz Mat OP 305874 8/1/00
Airport FF 363322 9/18/00
Instructor I 397826 4/26/01
Officer I 399082 5/7/01
Officer II 420985 7/13/01
Haz Mat ICS 422444 7/17/01
Inspector I 562449 3/10/03
Inspector II 562450 3/10/03
Haz Mat TE 665546 6/29/04
Telecommunicator I/II 670904 8/27/04
Instructor II 1061069 1/03/08
Fire Instructor III 1068778 February 4, 2008
Fire Officer III 1071631 March 25, 2008
Rescue Technician - Confined Space 1162569 May 15, 2008
Fire Inspector III 1160710 May 21, 2008
Fire Officer IV 1166090 July 30, 2008

About Me:

01/2008 to present ; 72 hours per Week; Station Chief (BLS/HAZMAT TECH); GS-0081-08; last promoted 03/2005; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Naval Air Station, Fire Department, 190 Radford Blvd, Pensacola FL 32508; Asst.Chief Hatch , 850 452-3211 ; may contact supervisor.

I perform the duties of Supervisor for up to 14 lower graded firefighters, and six officers. I support and have been involved with EEO Programs. Assign work details, do daily reports, and maintain complete files for my station and some files for the department. I Counsel subordinates when required for work conduct or performance, I set PARS for all my personnel. I Evaluate work performance of assigned personnel. Perform actual fire extinguishment efforts, search and rescue, medical emergencies, hazardous materials emergencies, and crash/salvage firefighting. Train personnel in all methods of firefighting. Maintain all Training Folders for assigned personnel. Respond to fire, aircraft, and medical emergencies and supervise assigned personnel at all emergencies. Since obtaining Station Chief I am serving as Station Four Corry Station. As "A" platoon Station Chief I track time cards and enter the information into SLDCADA. I am familiar with preparing leave schedules. I am familiar with and have a working knowledge of the labor union issues. When needed by the duty assignment watch bill I serve as a Division Fire Chief supervising up to 15 personnel. This includes preparing end of shift reports for the Deputy Fire Chief and Department Fire Chief.


01/2003 to 01/2008 ; 72 hours per Week; Lead Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT TECH); GS-0081-08; last promoted 03/2005; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Naval Air Station, Fire Department, 190 Radford Blvd, Pensacola FL 32508; Chief Bennett , 850 452-3211 ; may contact supervisor.

Performs the duties of Lead Firefighter for up to 4 lower graded firefighters. I support and have been involved with EEO Programs. Assign work details, do daily reports, log books, and maintain complete files. Counsel subordinates when required for work conduct or performance, I have set PARS in the past while in the position of a supervisor. I Evaluate work performance of assigned personnel. Perform actual fire extinguishment efforts, search and rescue, medical emergencies, hazardous materials emergencies, and crash/salvage firefighting. Train personnel in all methods of firefighting. Maintain all Training Folders for assigned personnel. Respond to fire, aircraft, and medical emergencies and supervise assigned personnel at all emergencies. Since obtaining Captain I have served as Crash Station Chief.


06/1991 to 01/2003; 72 hours per Week; Lieutenant Driver Operator; GS-0081-06; last promoted 01/2001; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Dept of Navy - Air Operations Fire Department, 190 Radford Ave.NAS Pensacola FL; Captain Muck , (850) 452-2140 ; may contact supervisor.

From 01-01 to 01-03 I was a LT with responsibility for managing the Fire Station and managing personnel assigned to the Station. I am responsible for reports and assuring training of all personnel. Since my last promotion I have served 50% of my time as Truck Captain. I support and have been involved with EEO programs. Responsible for protecting life and property from fire, explosions, panic and related disasters. I work both structural and aircraft areas. I protect areas that include hazardous complex facilities; maintenance shops, mecial research; hospital; aircraft maintenance hangars; storage warehouses; ordinance fuel facilities; airfields with runways capable of accommodating all types of aircraft, and docks piers that provide berthing to Naval and Commercial ships.

The fire protection is classified as Class A. I extinguish fires caused by flammable liquids, explosives or any other combustible. I have received certifications in Fire Officer I and II, Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Instructor I, Hazardous Material Operations, Fire Fighter II, Airport Fire Fighter, Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator Aerial, Airfield Rescue Fire Fighting Driver Operator, Awareness Level Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT). Operations level Hazardous Material and Incident Command.

I operate fire-fighting equipment. I am responsible for the condition of the assigned apparatus and for the cleanliness and operational readiness. I perform duties as an alarm room dispatcher. I perform duties as nozzleman, turretman, and rescue man. I perform duties as an Engine Captain when needed. I am a driver operator for emergencies on both structural and crash pumper trucks and understand the tactics, positioning, and the aircraft on the field. I am certified in the emergency vehicle operation course (EVOC). I am First Responder certified and Emergency Medical Technician National Standards. I am responsible for treatment and transportation of injured or ill personnel to area hospitals. I drive and operate an ambulance.

I have been trained in auto extrication. I perform inspections of station property including sprinkler systems, first aid fire fighting appliances and other devices used in prevention and suppression of fire. I can effectively communicate both orally and in writing in my position that is used on a daily basis. I am responsible for reading and understanding manuals, instructions, and other guides and making determination and implement effective fire prevention protection functions.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The job

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