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Jonah E. V. Smith

529 Gingerbread Ct. South
Columbia, SC
29229
 (803) 240-6788
jvsmith@ci.charlotte.nc.us
cfdjesmith@columbiasc.net

EMPLOYMENT

Instructor         2006-Present
E-Med Training Services
Columbia, SC

  • Act as lead instructor for CPR, First Responder, Blood Borne Pathogen and First Aid Classes.
  • Enable students to learn new skills and carry them out in practical evolutions.
  • Assist other instructors by acting as an evaluator during practical evolutions and written testing.
  • Research the newest techniques and research regarding the course content.

Firefighter         2005 to Present
Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte, NC
• Respond to emergency calls for service.
•Responsible for patient care on all medical incidents as directed by supervisors.
•Mitigate hostile fire, rescue and medical situations. 
•Care for tools, SCBA, hose and apparatus while on duty. 
•Participate in company level training and public demonstrations.

Firefighter         2003 to 2005
Columbia Fire Rescue Services
Columbia, South Carolina
• Respond to emergency calls for service.
•Responsible for patient care on all medical incidents as directed by supervisors.
•Mitigate hostile fire, rescue and medical situations. 
•Care for tools, SCBA, hose and apparatus while on duty. 
•Participate in company level training and public demonstrations.

Special Projects Coordinator        2003
Columbia Fire Rescue Service
Columbia, South Carolina
•Responsible for formulating, correcting, and reviewing Fire Department policies.
•Communicated with staff regarding position descriptions as well as recommendations
concerning the Accreditation process.
•Formulated and maintained station response area maps
•Formulated and maintained station response area changes as submitted by Battalion Chiefs.
•Communicate with other fire departments nationwide to gather information on the
Accreditation process.
•Assisted in formulating the Accreditation document.
•Served on the Department’s Accreditation Committee.

Intern          2002 to 2003
Columbia Fire Department
Columbia, South Carolina
•Responsible for assisting in the conduction of criminal investigations concerning
Arson Fires.
•Responsible for assisting in cause and origin investigations at the scene of fires.
•Created and submitted fire investigation reports for case files.
•Conducted fire station tours as directed by the Fire Marshal.
•Assisted Deputy Fire Marshals during building inspections to ensure code conformance.
•Took sworn statements from witnesses and suspects in arson fires.

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina    1997 – 2003
 B.S. degree with major in Criminal Justice      Spring 2001
  MCJ degree in Criminal Justice        Fall 2003
Saint Christopher’s School, Richmond, Virginia     1984 - 1997

HONORS

Outstanding Service to the Department, Columbia Fire Department   2006
Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, Columbia Fire Department    2007
Officer Candidate School I Completion, Charlotte Fire Department   2007
Valedictorian, Columbia Fire Rescue Recruit Class 2003-02    2003
Valedictorian, Charlotte Fire Rescue Recruit Class 71     2005


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certified Emergency Medical Technician, North Carolina    2005-Present
NFPA Certified Firefighter I, Firefighter II      2003-Present
South Carolina Fire Academy Hazardous Materials Technician   2003-Present
American Red Cross First Responder/CPR      2003-Present
National Safety Council FA, CPR, and FR Instructor     2006-Present
FEMA ICS 300         2006

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST