1. GORDON A. JONES 523 East 112th
Street | Chicago, IL 60628
773.928.5120|gggg3942@sbcglobal.com
Top Senior Fire, Safety, Health and Administrative
Professional
Self-Starter | Technical Strategist | Results Driven
Dramatically increased efficiencies in conducting on scene interviews, photo documentation of various fire
events, and developed accurate working sketches of the fire scene. Successfully collected all vital evidence
required for solving the origin and cause of all assigned incidents, ensuring full documentation in preparation
of an accurate fire scene analysis.
Led the planning, organization and direction of Fire Rescue operations through oversight of the Fire Suppression,
Rescue, Personnel and Training Divisions. Additionally provided direction, development and implementation of
strategic goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
Achieved ranking of highly qualified fire marshal with expertise in both hazmat and code enforcement.
Recognized for facilitating, preparing yearly budgets based on collaborative plans as well as directing and
managing the capital budgeting process.
City of Chicago/Chicago Fire Department, Chicago, IL 2005 to Present
Fire Marshal/EMT-B
Hazmat Specialist 5-1-2
Code Enforcement Officer – Fire Prevention Bureau
Recognized for overseeing fire safety professionals, managing labor, finances and emergency response processes and
procedures. Assumed responsibility for budgeting, payroll, purchasing, accounting, personnel, information technology
and administrative support programs and services.
 Identified opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures. Additionally, assessed
resource needs, reviewed with appropriate management and implemented all improvements, resulting in
impressive cost savings.
 Effectively worked with both internal and external teams, while being agile in adapting to various work
environments and projects, ensuring teambuilding and effective leadership.
Key Accomplishments:
 Partnered with the Secret Service on special assignments, NATO, First Lady and Vice President visits, The Taste of Chicago
and The Air and Water Show.
 Attended conferences, courses and other educational meetings, keeping abreast of modern emergency service
methods and administration.
 Certified Airport Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) O’Hare and Midway airports Chicago, Illinois
HIGHLIGHTS | ACHIEVEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE
Core Strengths
 Profit & Revenue Growth
 Business Operations and Financial Administration
 Consultative Approach &Problem Solving
 Relationship Management &Collaboration
 Technical Strategy & Execution
 Effective Presentation and Proposals
 Leadership Development and Training

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City of Chicago/Chicago Fire Department, continued
 Addressed civic and various other groups regarding the activities and programs of the Chicago Fire Department to
promote public awareness of its function.
 Directed, coordinated and reviewed all work plans for assigned administrative services and activities.
 Conducted and formally documented legal inspections of commercial structures for the city of Chicago. Also,
spearheaded the “Dangerous Building Identification Project,” collaborating with federal agencies.
 Cross-trained as an EMT-B, served as lead on ambulances to ensure greater personnel coverage and safety.
Klees Golf Shop, Chicago, IL 2004 to 2005
Equipment Sales and Club Fitting Specialist
Served as equipment sales and custom club fitting specialist and performed all buying and procurement activities of all
accessory items.
Key Accomplishments:
 Recognized as one of the top sales personnel for providing competitive pricing, effective displays and merchandising
consistently increasing sales and profits.
State of Illinois: Office of the Attorney General, Chicago, IL 2002 to 2003
Disability and Civil Rights Bureau Paralegal Intern (Under the Current Bureau Chief, Ms Danna)
Researched statutes, conducted fact analysis, pulled permits and determined ownership of disputed properties
through research; communicated with consumers, agents of various townships and business professionals. Organized
and recorded large volumes of data for research projects, filed court documents and attended court sessions, ensuring
the integrity of the law.
Master of Science, Public Safety Administration
Lewis University, Romeoville,IL
Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics
WHARTON SCHOOL OF FINANCE, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Paralegal Studies Certificate with Honors/Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
Hazmat Technician A Emergency Response toTerrorism/Basic
Concepts
Emergency Medical Technician-B
Hazmat Technician B Fire ServiceVehicle Operator Chicago JointHazardAssessmentTeam
LSU Public Safety WMD Response-Sampling
Techniques andGuidelinesPerformanceLevel
TechnicalRescue Awareness Fire Prevention Principles
GR-460 MobileSpectrometer SystemOperator
Course
CFD UnitPerformance Award Engine Co. 120 Fire Inspector I
Mobile/Aerial Radiological Surveillance(MARS) Instructor I (Carol StreamIllinois) CFD-FirePrevention Training
Driver Certification 5-1-2 Instructor II (CarolStream,Illinois) Fire andArson Investigation I
Driver Certification 5-1-1A Rope Rescue Operations Fire andArson Investigation II
WMD HazmatTechnicians Course (COBRA) Rope Rescue Technician Fire andArson Investigation III
Hazmat First Responder -Operations Trench Rescue Operations Fire Investigator
Hazmat Awareness Trench Rescue Technician Chicago FireDepartment Fire
Investigator
HazardousMaterials Incident Management
System
Fire FighterII Emergency Preparedness
Certification/FSD/City ofChicago#3988
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS