1. Kenneth Williamson
471 Hope Hull Court
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
904 304-7034
kwilliamson0919@yahoo.com
Objective: To obtain a challenging position as a District Fire Chief utilizing my previous
experiences and knowledge to lead others.
Professional Experience:
Firefighter Paramedic 8/2014-Present
Orange Park Fire Department Orange Park, FL
Firefighter/ Paramedic: perform life saving treatment to patients in critical incidents
with the ability to make crucial decisions in high stress level situations
Deputy Fire Chief 1/2013-8/2014
Orange Park Fire Department Orange Park, FL
Manage the operations of the department including manpower, budget, and training.
Take Command of major incidents including Fires, Accidents with Extrication and
Cardiac Arrest
EMS Committee member- make decisions on Standard Operating Procedures,
Medical Equipment Purchasing
EMS report review committee member
Leader and Coordinator of Firefighter Explorer Group
Shift Supervisor/Captain/Lieutenant 9/2001-1/2013
Orange Park Fire Department Orange Park, FL
Supervisor and team leader of 6 firefighters.
Responsible for all shift employee evaluations and training of both current and
new employees.
Interview new candidates for open positions.
Lead committee member of Fire Apparatus: oversee the maintenance and
replacement of current and outdated equipment.
Departments Representative of Department National Incident Management
System (NIMS) .
Firefighter/Paramedic: perform life saving treatment to patients in critical incidents
with the ability to make crucial decisions in high stress level situations.
Stand in Chief during current Chief’s vacation or time out of town.
Real Estate Agent 6/2009-9/2011
Island Realty Orange Park, FL
• Assist individuals and families in renting, purchasing and/or selling their home.
• Compose and negotiate contracts between seller and buyer.
• Compile cost estimates for clients
• One Million Dollar Sales Producer
2. Firefighter Paramedic 6/1998 - 9/2001
Clay County Fire and Rescue Green Cove Springs, FL
• Firefighter/ Paramedic: perform life saving treatment to patients in critical incidents
with the ability to make crucial decisions in high stress level situations
• Driver Operator of Emergency Ambulance and Fire Engine Pumper.
• Accomplishments included: Meritorious Award for saving a drowning child from St.
Johns River, delivering a baby inside Rescue unit and obtaining Associate in Science
degree in Emergency Medical Services.
Purchasing Agent 3/1994 - 1/199
Gilman Building Products Lake Butler, FL
• Responsible for purchasing, restocking, and maintaining current inventory of all
industrial parts and equipment in warehouse for sawmill machinery.
• Warehouse liaison for major industrial parts and equipment suppliers.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration 2002-2005
Flagler College St. Augustine, Florida
Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services 8/1996 - 4/2003
St. Johns River Community College Orange Park, Florida.
Certifications:
Florida State Certified Fire Inspector 2014
State Johns River College Steering Committee 2013
Advanced Airway Management 2011
Florida State Certified Fire Instructor III 2010
FEMA National Incident Management System IS-800 2008
FEMA National Incident Management System IS-700 2005
Incident Command System I-100,200,300, 2002
Advance Cardiac Life Support 2000
Paramedic- State of Florida 2000
Firefighter- State of Florida. 1997
Emergency Medical Technician- State of Florida 1996
Professional Memberships/Organizational Involvement:
Clay County Elementary School Mentor Program Participant
Critical Stress Management Team Member
International Association of Firefighters Member
Fellowship of Christian Firefighters Member
References:
Available upon request