JAMES FLYNN
Landrum
Summary
Seasoned EMS and Fire Service leader with substantial background in managing fire service and emergency medical operations. Strengths include coordination of rapid response teams, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations, and implementing training programs for staff development. Past roles have consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills, which have resulted in improved team efficiency and enhanced fire service and emergency care protocols.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Transport EMS Coordinator
Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District
Landrum
01.2016 - Current
- The Landrum Fire Department was reorganized and reestablished as a Special Purpose District being governed by an elected Board of Commissioner’s that represents all taxpayers within the District. Previously the Landrum Fire Department was governed by the City of Landrum with an FSA contract with Spartanburg and Greenville Counties. The District Board is made up of 5 members (2 representatives from the Landrum Municipal Area, 2 representatives from Spartanburg County, and 1 representative from Grenville County portion of the Fire District).
Part-time/Reserve Fire Fighter
Boiling Springs Fire Department
Boiling Springs
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Provide fire/safety protection and first response emergency services for the Boiling Springs Fire District.
- Provide Automatic and Mutual aid to the contiguous Fire Service Areas in Spartanburg County.
- Boiling Springs Fire Department has an ISO Class 3 rating.
Crew Chief
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
Spartanburg
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Assist with daily operations of twenty ambulances and over 40 employees responding to Emergency Medical Calls in Spartanburg County
- Responding to emergency calls and providing ALS back-up to crews
- Coordinating with other public safety agencies during any large emergency incident in Spartanburg County
- Perform periodic checks to ensure completion of daily station duties at 17 sub-stations
- Serve as a liaison between patients and crews when an issue arises
- Assist with post-call debriefing as necessary, including follow-up with other public service agencies
- Assist with personnel issues as needed
- Mentor/precept new employees or employees that need additional mentoring/training
- Serve as EMS liaison for planning/training with other public safety departments for mass casualty incidents in Spartanburg County
- Assist is scheduling vehicles to be serviced at the fleet maintenance shop
- Serve as a liaison between the hospitals and EMS crews when the need arises to resolve any immediate issues regarding operations or complaints
- Worked with the Administrative Staff on preparing specifications for new Ambulances and QRV's
- Involved with the evaluation of new equipment that we purchase such as new Stretchers, Cardiac Monitors, and etc.
Emergency Team Instructor
Cryovac - Sealed Air Corporation
Duncan
01.1996 - 12.2015
- Provide monthly in-services for the Emergency Response Team including Basic life Support and First Responder Certifications.
Senior Paramedic
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
Spartanburg
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Provide patient care from Basic to Advanced Life Support
- Serve in the alternate role as Crew Chief on as needed basis
Lead Paramedic
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
Spartanburg
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Daily truck, equipment and supply checks
- Station cleanliness including completion of daily duties
- Lead patient care provider on transport ambulance
- Report to crew chief/assistant supervisor regarding any deviations from routine operations
Paramedic, Duty Squad Sergeant and Supply Officer
Landrum Rescue Squad
Landrum
01.1988 - 12.1996
- Provide emergency medical care, rescue response and ambulance transportation for the citizens of Northern Spartanburg County.
- In paramedic role, was responsible for ordering supplies for ambulance through SRHS material management.
- Responsible for supply inventory and restocking of ambulances and station in all roles with Landrum Rescue Squad.
Paramedic
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
Spartanburg
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Provide patient care from basic to advanced life support
- Assist with daily station duties
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science with a Major in Fire Science Technology
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCParamedic -
Skills
- DPH CEP Instructor
- AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
- Emergency Medical Responder Instructor
- South Carolina Fire Academy IOW's/instructor
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Haz-Mat Operations
- National Registry Paramedic
- Fire Fighter I (IFSAC)
- Fire Fighter II (IFSAC)
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Officer III
- Fire Officer IV
- Fire Chief I
- Fire Chief III
- Haz-Mat R&I
- Georgia Extrication School
- Basic Trench Collapse Rescue
- Farmedic
- Aviation Emergencies Response
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Passenger Train Emergency Response
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support
- NIMS 300
- NIMS 400
- NIMS 700
- Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
- EOC Operations Training
Accomplishments
- Developed and established a retention program to recognize/compensate volunteer firefighters for participation in training and business meetings (yearly stipend from the City of Landrum)
- Skilled in grant writing which resulted in over $485K dollars in grant money awarded over a 6-year period from the AFG Grants
- Led the initiative for implementation of an EAP program for all City employees including (Volunteer Firefighters) and their families.
- Initiated the foundation discussions for the establishment of an SPD with the City of Landrum, Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, State of South Carolina and Fire Department Personnel.
- Responsible for ensuring all fire apparatus met the NFPA 1901 standards (under my leadership as Chief)
- In 2017 the DPH Rapid Responder program for the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District was established along with equipping 3 vehicles to meet the DPH level as a BLS rapid responder agency
- Established the EMT CEP program to recertify our personnel in-house
- Over the last 3 years I have completed the application process for the Duke Energy helping Hero’s Foundation Grants, successfully securing approximately $40,000.00 in grant funds to purchase portable Dual Band radios (800 MHZ/VHF) and a commercial grade Drone (Go Command Public Safety Drone Unit)
Mailing Address
PO Box 306, Landrum, SC, 29356
Additional Training And Skills
- DPH CEP Instructor
- AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
- Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) Instructor
- South Carolina Fire Academy IOW's/instructor
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Haz-Mat Operations
- National Registry Paramedic (1991-present)
- Fire Fighter I (IFSAC)
- Fire Fighter II (IFSAC)
- Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV (SCFA & Alabama Fire College)
- Fire Chief I & III (NFA)
- Haz-Mat R&I
- Georgia Extrication School
- Basic Trench Collapse Rescue
- Farmedic
- Aviation Emergencies Response
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Passenger Train Emergency Response
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support
- NIMS 300
- NIMS 400
- NIMS 700
- Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Technician
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
- EOC Operations Training (DPHS/Texas A&M College)
Timeline
Non-Transport EMS Coordinator
Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District
01.2016 - Current
Part-time/Reserve Fire Fighter
Boiling Springs Fire Department
01.2014 - 12.2015
Crew Chief
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
01.2006 - 12.2015
Senior Paramedic
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
01.1999 - 01.2006
Emergency Team Instructor
Cryovac - Sealed Air Corporation
01.1996 - 12.2015
Lead Paramedic
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
01.1993 - 01.1999
Paramedic
Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services
01.1990 - 01.1993
Paramedic, Duty Squad Sergeant and Supply Officer
Landrum Rescue Squad
01.1988 - 12.1996
Associate Degree - Applied Science with a Major in Fire Science Technology
Greenville Technical College