Toranio Hughes
Madison
Summary
I am a career firefighter with twenty-one years of professional experience, with the last six years in the position of Captain. I have excellent knowledge of multiple position throughout the fire department and I have a knack for being accurate and concise in those capacities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Carrier
United State Postal Service
06.2018 - Current
- Operate approved vehicle to deliver mail or walk on foot.
- Delivered mail efficiently to designated routes, ensuring timely service to communities.
- Sorted and organized mail using automated systems for optimal delivery accuracy.
- Deliver packages and mail to businesses and people in towns, cities, and rural areas.
- Place larger packages on porch or doorstep, retrieve outgoing mail from mailboxes, take packages into businesses and give to individuals.
- Sell stamps and money orders and answer questions about postal regulations.
- Trained new staff in postal regulations and delivery protocols to enhance team performance.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring reliability for safe transportation of mail items.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
Fire Captain
Jackson Fire Department
10.2004 - Current
- Develop training programs focusing on safety protocols and firefighting techniques for recruits.
- Implement fire prevention strategies, reducing risks in high-density residential areas.
- Conduct regular equipment inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Mentor new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Lead emergency response operations, ensuring swift and effective action during critical incidents.
- Lead a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compile and maintain logbooks, run reports and training records.
- Conduct periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and complete written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Give directions and direct numerous firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Promote fire safety awareness in the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Preserve order and discipline among subordinates and give assignments and instructions.
- Deliver timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Conduct thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Spearhead fire prevention campaigns within the community, reducing property damage and personal injuries from preventable fires.
- Mentor new recruits and junior officers, guiding them through rigorous training programs and preparing them for advancement within department.
- Oversee scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Evaluate team performance and implement strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring effective team coordination during high-stress situations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters, enhancing skills and safety awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS04-2023
Certificate of Completion - Truck Driving Training
South Driver Academy
Jackson, MS04.1994
Diploma - undefined
Provine High School
Jackson, MS06.1992
Skills
- Emergency response
- Personnel management
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency response procedures
- Staff development and leadership
- Fire department procedures
- Fire response team direction
- Crew leadership
- Incident command
- Route management
- Mail distribution
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Mail Carrier
United State Postal Service
06.2018 - Current
Fire Captain
Jackson Fire Department
10.2004 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Truck Driving Training
South Driver Academy
Diploma - undefined
Provine High School
Bachelor of Science - Management
Belhaven University