Marc Jackson

Experience

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  Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company

  Jan 1994 - now

  Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

  Volunteer firefighter and EMT for local community.

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  Casual Employment

  Oct 2009 - now

  Licensed Practical Nurse – Mechanical Adult and Pediatric Ventilator

  Experience in providing direct home health care to dependent patients of various ages (infant to adult) with multiple illnesses, diseases, and wounds; responsible for completion of but not limited to: daily assessment, emergency care, maintenance of respiratory ventilation system, trach care, including trach change, tube feeding and care of (PEG, G, J and G-J tubes, NG), ADL care, administering medication, wound care (including wound vac), and IV therapy. Additional, experience in direct care and treatment of individuals with physical injuries or illness, and mental illness. This care included transcribing and verifying physicians’ orders; administering various medications and treatments; and assisting in administering diagnostic tests, emergency procedures, and special-treatment care (trach and vent care). Duties also included overseeing CNA's, recording physical and behavioral status of patients and other information in progress notes, patient charts, and various administrative records and reports. Show less

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  Westmoreland County Community College

  Apr 2017 - now

  Director of Public Safety Training Center

  A contributing member of the college management team, providing leadership and direction while supporting the overall mission of the college. Responsible for overseeing the daily activities to ensure the center meets the needs of the community and is operating in the best interest of the college. Oversite of the comprehensive Public Safety organizational unit in the following disciplines: law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS). Responsible for developing internal/external partnerships; evaluating program delivery and recommend modifications based on trends, technology, and needs assessments; conducting research and analyzing information; developing program communications; requesting and monitoring grants; and creating and monitoring the budget development and implementation. Ensure alignment of policies, procedures, classes, and programs with WCCC’s Strategic Plan and compliance with Middle States Standards. Major accomplishments in the past 7-years:- 500% increase in student enrollment, 75% reduction in revenue loss, 50% expansion of offered classes, - 50% increase in revenue generation through industrial contract training, - implementation and oversight of Pennsylvania Department of Health Quick Response Unit for PSTC operations, - implementation of new Pennsylvania State Fire Academy certification programs with an average of 200-300 candidates testing per year, - hosting and oversight of the Western Pennsylvania Instructor Conference from 2022 to current,- design and application of heat protection control measures for the Class A burn building which has reduced natural wear & tear by usage significantly, while increase of use of Class A burn building has increased by 500%. Show less

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  Jefferson Hills Fire and Rescue

  Aug 2023 - now

  Paid Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

  Primary responsible as chauffer/pump operator of a 16.75 square mile area residential and industrial community of Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County, PA with a population of over 12,000. Executing on average 3+ calls per day, to include direct emergency medical support and rescue operations.