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JAYSON
,,.. (561)281—2674
JaysonEFrench@gmaiI.com
Linkedin.com/Jayson-French-FL
. Tequesta,FL
SUMMARY
• Second-generation firefighter with 17+years of experience as a Firefighter and Paramedic in Florida and five years as the
President of the West Palm Beach Association of firefighters with a financial and tax planning background
• Competent in navigating local and regional political environments,assessing community issues, managing budgets,handling
local emergencies while influencing mutual consensus amongst diverse stakeholders through excellent communication,
negotiation,and collaboration
• Passionate about the local community,citizens,and public safety personnel and committed to supporting public interests
and promoting innovative ideas to improve quality of life as well as protecting our current lifestyle
EXPERIENCES
International Association of Firefighters ( United States&Canada,Consultant 2022—Present
• Educate firefighters on activism,communications,lobbying,and negotiations(provide training at conferences across country)
• Guide firefighters on political campaigns,fire assessment fee structure,referendums,arbitration,and contract negations
• Served as Disaster Relief Team for Hurricane Ian with 324K firefighters,securing 300+homes and providing basic needs
• Increased federal grants,staffing,and fire apparatus through legislation and assisting multiple government agencies
City of West Palm Beach Fire&Rescue I West Palm Beach,FL,Firefighter&Paramedic 2012—Present
• Provide emergency medical services,fire rescue,and fire services for West Palm Beach community with team of 300
• Administer emergency medical care and treatments to those injured in accidents and fires
• Address emergency calls and fire alarms with job-specific equipment(operating pumps,aerial ladders,and auxiliary
equipment)
• Promoted to Driver/Engineer(oversee fire apparatus maintenance;drive to emergency calls;operate fire pump and hose
lines)
Retirement Research Group I Palm Springs,FL,Vice President 2012—2017
• Offered 401K finance and tax management services for large corporations and government clients with investment value of
$5-50M
• Customized plans and services to meet client goals(informed clients on different plans;offered solutions to adjust plans to
increase return,reduce fees,or hire new advisor)
• Expanded,recruited,and trained team of 17(managed budget,employee payroll,end of year tax filings;created annual
financial plan;implemented continuous improvement measures to increase productivity within company and for clients)
Town of Palm Beach I Palm Beach,FL,Firefighter&Paramedic 2006—2012
• Responded to emergency calls,fought fires to protect lives and properties in Palm Beach region with team of 160
• Executed emergency medical care(patient assessment,treatment,monitoring,and follow-up)
• Trained and mentored 10 new firefighters and paramedics
• Served as Treasurer for Firefighter Benevolent Association
J.French&Co. I West Palm Beach,FL,Founder 2001—2010
• Offered tax preparation services for small to medium size businesses that faced difficulties in interpreting tax codes and how
to benefit from correct application
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BOARDINVOLVEMENT
Palm Beach County of Firefighters&Paramedics I Palm Beach,FL,President 2022—Present
City of West Palm Beach Firefighters Voluntary Employee Benefits I West Palm Beach,FL,President 2018—2023
Firefighter Benevolent Association I Palm Beach,FL,Treasurer 2006—2012
Town of Palm Beach Pension I Palm Beach,FL,Board Member 2008—2011
The Connie Foundation I West Palm Beach,FL,Board Member 2003—2009
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
International Association of Firefighters Washington,DC,Political Training Academy Certification 2019
International Association of Firefighters Washington,DC,Communications Training Academy Certification 2018
St.Pete College I St.Petersburg,FL,Associate Degree in Science 2016
Palm Beach State College I Palm Beach Gardens,FL,Associate Degree in Fire Science-Emergency Medical Services(EMS) 2010
SKILLS
Public Safety Emergency Response J Activism I Lobbying I Accounting I Federal & State Tax I Pension I Political Action I Project
Management Consulting I Negotiations I First Aid—CPR I Cross-Functional Leadership&Collaboration I Written&Verbal Communication
Teamwork I Problem Solving I Critical Thinking I Public Speaking