Jeff Sorrells
Calhoun
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Chief of Training
Gordon County Fire Rescue
05.2022 - Current
- Successfully completed 3 Recruit classes producing 16 new Firefighters for the department.
- Along with Operations Chief completed new Career Path for employee development and promotional opportunities.
- Successfully completed AOPP class to provide the department with 8 new apparatus operators.
- Over almost 2 years the Fire Department completed over 40,000 Training hours.
- Completed additions to the training facilities to include new training props and larger building to conduct training in.
Fire Lieutenant
Gordon County Fire & Rescue
08.2018 - Current
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Fire Sergeant
Gordon County Fire & Rescue
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Firefighter
Gordon County Fire & Rescue
04.2007 - 10.2013
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
Cedartown, GA05.2005
Skills
- Firefighting Operations
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Acute Illness
- Records Management Systems
- Fire Department Procedures
- Educational Programs
- Effective Communication
- Station Maintenance
- Planning Issues
- Staff Development
- Administration and Management
- Supply Procurement
Certification
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Instructor II
- Live Fire Instructor
- CPR Instructor
- Vehicle Extrication Instructor
- State Testing Evaluator
Timeline
Division Chief of Training
Gordon County Fire Rescue
05.2022 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Gordon County Fire & Rescue
08.2018 - Current
Fire Sergeant
Gordon County Fire & Rescue
10.2013 - 08.2018
Firefighter
Gordon County Fire & Rescue
04.2007 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
West Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
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