Jerone Thomas, Mph, Ma, Cem, Mcem, Nrp Email & Phone Number

South Mississippi

Southern Technical Aquatic Resource & Rescue (STARR) - A veteran owned, 501c3 company with dedicated, knowledgeable, highly skilled, professional and educated staff to provide training, operational resources, equipment and consulting. Our staff through an all-hazard approach towards disaster response is committed to assisting others companies in preparing for, mitigating against, responding to, and recovering from those events involving man-made or natural water related incidents. Either through training or equipment STARR can meet the needs of those specialized rescue needs.www.star-rescue.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/starrescue

Gulfport, Ms

•Active participant in the curriculum development and monitoring process;•Assisted other faculty members as a subject matter expert with course materials;•Maintained accurate student records, students performances, and administrative staff;•Instituted commitment to interdepartmental cooperation;•Ensure instructional development within the area of instruction;•Supervises and guides students and externs in all aspects of the medical profession;•Established and facilitated classes in that manner that is conducive to learning with relation to occupational experiences;•Provided the Dean of Education with regular feedback relative to courses and/or students;•Inspired students to the highest level of academic achievement;•Creatively tailored presentations to suit the needs and characteristics of the audience;•Maintained and instituted all school policies, rules, and regulations as directed.

Gulfport, Ms

•Assisted in development of Work Force Curricula as assigned•Prepare and deliver instruction to students as assigned•Design and Maintain active classroom and clinical environment conducive to learning•Assist with the commitment to assessing students learning outcomes and program outcomes•Supervises clinical rotations, orientate students to clinical setting, track students’ performance•Work with students in a lab setting using simulated experiences to teach patient care skills•Implement student performance evaluation exams as directed by MS Department of Health•Featured speaker on disaster/emergency management, Mass Causality Incidents, and Incident Command Systems

•Integral part of a team that involved coordination of patient transfers, preparation and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.•As Preceptor ensured both EMT-Basic and Paramedic Students are trained to the level and standards of National Registry. Ensured that those students are educated to the highest level of the service.

Mcneill, Mississippi

An Emergency Management Professional with over 18 years expertise in firefighting, rope rescue, hazardous materials, swift water rescue, public safety diving, vehicle extrication and other emergency incidents. Demonstrated reputation in National Incident Fire Reporting. During this time I held several positions to include EMS Chief, Captain, Lieutentant, Training Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors.

Gulfport, Mississippi

Establish, Maintain, and Implement new and existing contracts for Disaster Response by Air Ambulance assets not to exceed a minimum of 100 air craft as per FEMA Contract. Design, Implement, and Deploy Air assets in scenarios and actual disasters to include Natural Disasters and Man-made events along with "No Notice" incidnts. Establish relationships with Operational Personnel to assist in maintaining Medical Assets and Supplies. Schedule National Suppliers to perform maintenance on medical devices. Contract maintenance and repair to over 200 Reserve Fleet vehicles. Conduct and Maintain inventory and records of Government Funded Equipment. Implement and Manage Office of Emergency Preparedness equipment and supply budgets. Assign Disaster Response Financial Funds.

•Co-Founder of a Non-Profit organization to enhance communities, local emergency managers, State, and National assets during times of devastating water related incidents.•Responsible to ensure NIMS Compliance as stated per the NRF, NRP and that prescribed by FEMA and California FIRESCOPE.•Prepare, Create, and Implement Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Company Policies to include; New Hire Packet, Drug Testing Packet, and Background Check Packet.•Responsible for updated training that conforms to NIMS and that of the Incident Command System.•To ensure that the Training Officer maintains individual training records, certifications, and enhanced training schedule.•Search and acquire funding from local, State, or Federal sources such as Grants and Fundraisers.•Responsible for maintaining contact and networking with other Emergency Managers, Special Operations Directors, and head of Public Service Agencies.•Responsible to update the Director on changing events, weather conditions, or possible flooding to include Dam or Levee Breaches.•As Deputy Director to assist the Director in any other immediate issues, implement a good working environment, be a breast of all employee related incidents or issues.•Create and Implement a concise Risk Communication protocol for any and all possible incidents.•Implement Public Private Partnerships with local and regional agencies for Water Related Incidents.•Manage public affairs, reputation management, crisis communication, public education programs, media outreach and publications.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Remote medic, Water rescue Specialist, Emergency Boat Operator, and Rescue Diver for contractual hire

•Responsible for providing optimal patient care and customer service and safe operation of ambulance, as well as supervising actions of fellow crew members.•Recognizing medical emergencies, assigning priorities of emergency treatment, and coordination of patient transport.•As Field Training Officer responsible for training new employees/paramedics to levels and standards of that of a New Orleans Paramedic. Ensured that those employees were educated to the high standards of the service. Placed emphasis on high quality patient care and customer service. •Created and Implemented Swift Water Rescue, Emergency Boat Operations, SWAT protocols and SOP’s for the Special Operation Division.•Instructing and informing the surrounding community, including fire departments, police divisions, schools, and other Healthcare individuals in the training and execution of life saving techniques, such as CPR, First Responder training, Advance Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advance Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. Creation and implementation of new protocols to be used by local law enforcement and life saving agencies.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health, 3.79 / 4.00

Ma, Emergency / Disaster Management, 3.9

Activities and Societies: International Golden Key; Epsilon Pi Phi; Dean's List

Ba, Emergency / Disaster Management

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor Society, Epsilon Pi PhiGraduate Studies in Emergency and Disaster Management

Aas, Occupational Education

Activities and Societies: Special Honors