Jeff Parsons

Jeff Parsons

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Division Training Chief

  • Education

    • Columbia Southern University

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      Bachelor of Science Fire Services Administration Summa Cum Laude
    • Casper College

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      Associate of Science, Fire Science Technology Fire Science Technology
    • University of Idaho

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      Bachelor of Technology, Hazardous Waste Management Industrial Technology Hazardous Waste Management
    • Grand Canyon University

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      Master's degree Leadership with emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership
  • Experience

    • City of Idaho Falls

      Oct 1995 - Jan 1999
      Firefighter

      *Responsible for fire suppression operations as a crew member*Worked as a firefighter to obtain certifications and training to prepare for future opportunities

    • City of Idaho Falls

      Dec 1999 - Dec 2017

      *Responsible for training all personnel*Responsible for career development of all personnel*Incident Safety Officer for the department and safety consultant for other divisions of the City of Idaho Falls*Developed new promotional testing program for Captain*Developed and implemented revolutionary recruit training program*Developed the Task Book System used by the department*Chair of Training and Safety & Health Committees for the department *Responsible for EMS and fire suppression services at headquarters station*Training of Company Personnel in EMS/Fire Suppression*Fill in Battalion Chief*SCBA Officer overseeing of respiratory protection program*Training Committee Representative*Safety Committee Representative *Responsible for operations of apparatus at station as well as serving as second in command of station operations*Operated as a paramedic *Fully trained as a National Registry Paramedic as well as a State of Idaho Certified Paramedic*Responsible for patient care, maintenance of ambulance apparatus pertaining to medical supplies and equipment, and reporting requirements for patient care rendered

      • Division Chief Training and Safety

        Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
      • Captain

        May 2010 - Nov 2015
      • Driver/Operator

        May 2004 - May 2010
      • Firefighter/Paramedic

        Dec 1999 - May 2004
    • Air Methods

      May 2004 - Aug 2015
      Flight Paradmedic

      *Worked in several different capacities including Clinical Base Manager*As Clinical Base Manager supervised fifteen personnel including scheduling, evaluations and daily operations for three years*Experience with both rotor wing and fixed wing operations*Involved in the flight program addressing safety, public relations and equipping personnel

    • University of Idaho

      Aug 2017 - now
      Adjunct Faculty Instructor

      *University of Idaho Fire Protection Certificate for Engineers Program*Teaches Structural Designs for Fire and Life Safety

    • Saudi Aramco

      Dec 2017 - now
      Division Training Chief

      * Develops, tracks and administers training to over 240 fire personnel* Personnel include firefighters, drivers, captains, deputy chiefs, and chiefs* Training disciplines include structural firefighting, industrial firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, leadership, and mentorship* Serves four different fire control units that cover industrial, commercial, and community facilities* Works directly with senior management covering multi-billion dollar operations* Covers for unit Fire Chief several months per year Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • O-305 Type 3 All Hazards Incident Management

    • Fire Instructor II

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
    • Health and Safety Officer

      FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
    • Fire Officer II

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
    • Fire Officer IV

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
    • Fire Officer

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
    • Blue Card Command Incident Commander and Instructor

      Blue Card Command Certification
    • Fire Officer I

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
    • Chief Training Officer

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
    • Fire Instructor I

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
    • Fire Officer III

      International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
    • Chief Fire Officer

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
    • ICS 300

      FEMA
    • Incident Safety Officer

      FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
    • ICS 400

      FEMA
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Double Red Donor

      Issued by American Red Cross on Jan 2010
      American Red CrossAssociated with Jeff Parsons
    • Board Member

      Issued by Civitan International on Jul 2015
      Civitan InternationalAssociated with Jeff Parsons
    • Food Distributor

      Issued by Community Food Basket Idaho Falls on Nov 2014
      Community Food Basket Idaho FallsAssociated with Jeff Parsons
    • Co-Director, Meal Server

      Issued by Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen on Jun 1992
      Idaho Falls Soup KitchenAssociated with Jeff Parsons
    • Founder

      Issued by Blazing A Trail to Literacy on Aug 2007
      Blazing A Trail to LiteracyAssociated with Jeff Parsons
    • Eagle Scout, parent of an Eagle Scout, Troop 310 leader

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Sept 2001
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Jeff Parsons