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6-10 years of experience
Managed Combination Fire District serving 10,000 – 25,000 customers in 40 square miles via 5 Fire Stations and 80 Personnel – including Fire Fighters represented by International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4033
- Served as Incident Commander on Larger Incidents – including large-scale natural disasters
- Managed annual budget that exceeded $3.1 Million
- Awarded First Place in Management Excellence four times by Washington Fire Commissioners Association
- Contracted Administrative and Supervisory Services to the City of Stanwood Fire Department
0-5 years of experience
Led a crew of 6 firefighters on the frontlines of the Global War on Terror, protecting 2000 coalition forces and over $100 million in aircraft.
- Successfully saved 4 crewmembers and four thousand pounds of ammunition as the Incident Commander for a Puma helicopter crash.
- Ensured 100+ building inspections performed – identified 20 fire safety deficiencies.
- Provided over 1.5 thousand standby hours supporting NATO’s International Security Assistance Force Mission.
6-10 years of experience
I “scratch built”, developed, managed and administered individual contract fire departments on US Military installations across Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (LOGCAP III) in accordance with NFPA, FAA, DoD Instructions and AR420-1 requirements. My final assignment was as the Chief Fire Officer at the Al Kut airbase directing 2 stations, 47 personnel and 8 Structural and ARFF apparatus. As well as responding to all aircraft, medical, fire and HAZMAT emergencies, I established mission priorities, short and long range goals, planned objectives, implemented policies, organized and directed human and material resources, directed subordinate Chief Officers, staff personnel and firefighters. I managed and maintained a $25M equipment asset inventory. I also acted as the senior Fire Inspector supervising and managing the performance of fire safety inspections, burn permit inspections and plans review of all existing and new facilities on the base IAW AR420-1, NFPA, OSHA Standards, Unified Facilities Code, Mil 1008C and applicable NAVAIR publications. I directly supervised and managed the performance of fire safety classes and public education of fire safety topics. I developed base strategic, mass casualty, and disaster plans. I developed and analyzed fire hazard risk assessments of base facilities and reported fire and life safety hazards to senior military officials. I assessed structural and aircraft fire suppression capabilities and ensured that capabilities met requirements of the contract, NFPA, FAA, Army Regulations and NAVAIR publications. I reported all fire activities to military command, civilian and aviation elements.
- Received Certificate of Appreciation from the US Marines for Support during the Battle of Fallujah.
- Received Commendation from WSI for life saving actions during a Convoy accident.
- Received a Certificate of Merit for exceptional demonstration of a Mass Casualty Exercise.
- Recognized by the US Marines during the turnover of Haditha Dam to the Iraqi government.
- Led the Al Kut Fire Department to a 97% overall Operational Readiness Inspection score.
6-10 years of experience
Managed Combination Fire District serving 10,000 – 25,000 customers in 40 square miles via 5 Fire Stations and 80 Personnel – including Fire Fighters represented by International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4033
- Served as Incident Commander on Larger Incidents – including large-scale natural disasters
- Managed annual budget that exceeded $3.1 Million
- Awarded First Place in Management Excellence four times by Washington Fire Commissioners Association
- Contracted Administrative and Supervisory Services to the City of Stanwood Fire Department
0-5 years of experience
Thrive in austere environments; 14 month interim Fire Chief; directed two start-up bases; managed 34 personnel; develop, evaluate and implement department policy and SOPs; executed emergency response and rescue operations
- Manage department NFPA 1500 Safety and Health Program, administers disciplinary action/promotion advancement
- Executed the $4.3M budget; managed timecards; maintained proper bench stock; and passed 6 Government audits
- Lead Fire Prevention section; inspected 435 facilities, 1,500 base personnel; communicated key issues with base commander & senior leadership; documented fire deficiencies; 12 government inspection audits yielded zero findings
- Provided command and control during a AN12 crash; directed fire operations of 6 apparatus; applied 1000 gallons of AFFF; fire extinguished in under an hour; all 6 crew members survived; airfield was operational 24 hours after crash
- Implemented annual training program from scratch; upgraded 21 personnel with advanced International Fire Service Accreditation Congress certifications; submitted 12 respiratory letters; passed 3rd party audit with 92% completion
- Procured additional pumper to meet minimum water flow to the facilities and assigned aircraft; maintained fleet of 7 apparatus in a constant state of readiness; extinguished 3 large fires and saved $100K facility with no loss of life
- Spearheaded leave program, duty positions, and personnel qualifications and daily work schedules of 56 personnel
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for all EMS services, and management of all operations of 16 fire supervisors and companies staffed with 260 firefighters, as well as fire prevention/suppression and training. Also oversee fire inspections, investigations and building codes for population of 100,000 in a 26 square mile area.
- Selected and promoted to this role due to significant and progressive EMS experience, paramedic skills and knowledge, as well as outstanding fire company management.
- Key contributor to positive union relationships with the city, contract negotiations and accurately manage a $22M annual operation budget
- Chair the city’s Disaster Preparedness Planning Committee consisting of individuals from the Fire, Police and Safety Departments.
- Instituting paramedic/pumper concept, which will eliminate the need for two vehicles responding to each call.
- Wrote Departments Harassment/Hostile work Environment Policies and Procedures.
- Elected by peers to be the Chairperson for REMO to lead planning and execution process for this committee with 30+ members.
- Modernized EMS equipment and training to be adequately prepared to respond to any potential incidents, and is now recognized as “1st Rate Unit”
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in overall management of the Fire and Emergency Services program; supervised of 2 Assistant Chiefs of Operations, Training Chief, Fire Prevention Chief and the Health and Safety Chief; managed 54 subordinate military and civilian personnel.
- Implemented programs, policies, regulation, and procedures pertaining to fire fighter health and occupational safety; continuously analyzing and increasing department capabilities to enhance safety to department and community personnel.
- Inspected and maintained installations SCBA’s, Level-A and B hazardous materials suits and other emergency response equipment as necessary; ensured operability and guaranteed necessary maintenance and inspections were accomplished.
- Fostered the highest level of customer service and work ethic which continues to propagate throughout the team.
- Maintained department personnel and equipment records in accordance with privacy act and NFPA requirements.
- Facilitated department’s goals through communication and human relation techniques, helped to maintain strong working relationships with union, non-union and military fire department personnel.
0-5 years of experience
Fire Chief of Vance Fire Emergency Services
- Responsible for the health, welfare and readiness of 51 personnel
- Developed and implemented training programs to meet DoD, Air Force and NFPA Standards
- Supported flying mission of T-6, T-38 and T-1 aircraft; fourth busiest airport in the country
- Reviewed and updated all Standard Operating Instructions for the department
- Received an Excellent rating on recent Unit Compliance Inspection in the Emergency Operations Center; worked in ESF 4, 9, and 10
- Tracked and approved all logistics and resources to meet all requirements
0-5 years of experience
Direct, manage and report all industrial, environmental, hazardous materials and aircraft emergencies to the Navy Commander and PAE Senior Management on Camp Lemmonier supporting AFROCOM mission in Djibouti, Africa. Main responsibility was staying complaint to all NAVAIR, NAVOPS, OHSA and NFPA regulations. Administrative duties included: planning and developing safety meetings, directing and controlling departmental activities and supervising over 75 individuals and 2 fire stations.
- Developed, implemented and facilitated first local Djiboutian fire fighting academy to graduate with Department of Defense certifications.
- Engaged high level officials in creating and implementing facility development and planning for the Department of Defense on their expansion projects during my tenure as Fire Chief in Djibouti.
- Successfully developed a public safety awareness program for the local Djiboutian community with local officials.
0-5 years of experience
Directed and lead a 75 member fire department answering 1,900 call for service annually
- Managed the Support Services and Fire Prevention Divisions responsible for facilities maintenance, capital improvement, equipment and vehicle maintenance and fire and life safety systems
- Developed and implemented Facilities Maintenance Plan for fire department focused on preventative maintenance, fiscal responsibility and policy development
- Manage and Instruct Fire Officer and Fire Code related courses through Texas A & M University
- Prepared and managed operational and capital improvement budgets, controlled expenditures and supervised and evaluate the performance of all operational personnel
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the supervision of all Fire Department activities and personnel.
- Prepared, administered, and maintained department budget.
- Effectively monitored that all records and reports were submitted properly.
- Implemented and evaluated department procedures including fire ground operations and various medical and Haz-Mat training programs.
- Conducted all media and public relation activities.
6-10 years of experience
- Performed professional and administrative work in managing the fire service
- Developed plans, coordinate and direct activities of the department
- Developed policies and procedures and ensured compliance
- Prepared and managed department budget
- Composed and prepared routine and complex correspondence and reports
- Recognize long-range organizational needs and designed programs and services
6-10 years of experience
- Oversaw and maintained the overall fire department operation, responding to Fire and EMS emergencies.
- Prepared annual budgets, developed and implemented capital equipment replacement plans
- Project manager for new station, new apparatus, and the procurement of grants.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention, inspection and educational activities.
- Developed, implemented and trained personnel on policies and procedures.
10+ years of experience
Managed the Fire Protection Branch consisting of 64 employees including fire prevention, fire suppression/operation, fire rescue, emergency medical, training, emergency management, communication center and administrative
- Operated and managed all Fire and Emergency Services functions
- Developed fire protection policies, goals, and objectives to enhance fire protection, special rescue, hazardous materials response, weapons of mass destructions response, and staffing recourses
- Developed fire department operating instructions which included: AEDC emergency response on and off base and mutual aid agreements
- Ensured crash/fire/rescue vehicles and special vehicles equipment, and personnel were in a constant emergency response posture
- Supervised the training program which ensured Fire and Emergency Services personnel were proficient in firefighting techniques, including hazardous material, special rescue operations, and emergency medical operations for advanced and basic life support
- Oversaw the operation of the fire alarm communication center – recall of off duty fire fighters and medical personnel, hazardous material spills and sheens, and contingency staffing
- Ensured policies/procedures were established and implemented on off-base emergency response; communication during emergency responses; conflagration hazards and wild-land fir fighting, CFR vehicles/staffing and equipment
- Prepared and maintained the branch budget while effectively utilizing resources
10+ years of experience
Planned, administered and directed all Fire Department activities for 2 Fire
Stations 24/7.
- Evaluated fire, rescue, and emergency management activities.
- Coordinated fire prevention, fire protection, firefighting and emergency medical
- Hired and trained all Fire Department/EMS personnel.
- Evaluated fire prevention & fire control policies by keeping abreast of new
- Coordinated mutual fire protection plans with surrounding municipalities.
- Planned and managed deployment and use of town equipment and personnel.
- Maintained and purchased all equipment.
- Wrote specifications for ambulances and fire vehicles.
- Maintained all personnel recorders and administered payroll.
6-10 years of experience
Responded to all 911 Emergencies.
- Communicated and Provided Community Outreach.
- Maintenance on Building and Vehicles.
- Completed required reporting for all incidents.
- Managed Firefighter staff.
6-10 years of experience
Directly responsible for the administration, operational and safety of over 800 firefighters in the performance of their duties for the fire department on both Department of Defense and Department of State installations within Iraq
- Directly responsible for supervising over 800 fire fighters in the performance of their duties. Additionally, responsible for all personnel administrative tasks and functions to include safety, performance evaluations, schedules, reports, and self-assessment audits, and external audits.
- Directly responsible for all operational and administrative functions of the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) and Structural fire department located on a remote Department of Defense and Department of State installation in a foreign country with limited support and infrastructure. Serving as the on-scene commander of all emergencies. Responsible for all personnel administrative tasks and functions to include safety, performance evaluations, schedules, reports, and self-assessment audits, and external audits.
- Preparing scheduling assignments for subordinate personnel within the operations, training and/or fire inspection duties. Plans a comprehensive program of on-the-job and proficiency training for all fire protection and prevention personnel.
- Developing and implementing an overall company long-term strategic plan involving fire protection. Plans, administers, and supervises fire prevention education programs. Review construction and medication plans, confers with engineers, and provides technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria. Plans, develops, reviews, implements and evaluates department policy. Reviewing new guidance, regulations or procedures and disseminates information to subordinates; Developing and implementing internal inspection/audit guide to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Assesses capabilities of fire protection programs, recommends changes when necessary, and manages personnel to ensure applicability of program objectives. Facilitated the successful fire prevention inspection of over 25,000 structures to ensure life-safety codes were in accordance with the contract Statement of Work (SOW), Army Regulations (AR) 420-1, and NFPA standards. Reviewed the status of all base Fire Protection deficiencies reports and coordinates with other agencies for necessary corrective actions.
- Assembled and analyzed data from completed inspections/audits to support data driven decisions which resulted in changes to the inspection/audit guide and processes.
- As the Fire & Emergency Services representative, attending all meetings and provided input with regard to emergency and disaster preparedness, construction, renovation, and emergency services. Directly responsible for over $50 million dollars in capital equipment, tools, and supplies to service a population of 15K military personnel and civilian employees.
- Member of the organization’s internal operational readiness inspection (ORI) team which resembles ISO inspections/audits. Attention to detail during the inspections process and post inspection recommendations resulted in numerous corrective actions implemented which facilitated the average scores. Guided the fire department through the annual Department of the Army Fire & Emergency Service inspection which resulted in an overall score of 94.0% demonstrating a 7.5 point increase from the previous inspection. The areas inspected included: administration, engineering, training, operations, hazardous materials requirements, and ARFF and structural practical drills.
- Facilitated the deliver of over 5,000 hours of proficiency and non-proficiency training in areas to include but were not limited to fire protection and prevention, engineering, communications, equipment/tools, developing and implementing fire protection and prevention plans, and procedures. Member of the national training department responsible for conducting training program within Iraq. Directly responsible for the following courses; high and low angle rope rescue, Driver operator (MWS, ARFF, Pumper), Fire Officer I-IV, Fire Instructor I-III, Fire Inspector I-III, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, Telecommunicator I&II, ARFF training programs.
6-10 years of experience
Supervised six full-time and 30 volunteer fire fighters
- Run day-to day operations of the Fire Department
- Run day-to-day operations of the Fire Marshall’s Office
- Overseen all State Fire and EMS compliances
- Maintained computed records
- Overseen both Fire and EMS training
- Performed other assigned duties
10+ years of experience
Managed and directed 14 of volunteer firefighters.
- Emergency response for residential and commercial fires and hazardous material incidents.
- Conducted planning for first responders’ natural disaster crisis response.
- Conducted planning for casualty management/response.
- Conducted planning for response to hazardous material spill/leakage.
- Extensive training in incident/crisis management, including Incident Command System I-100, I-200, I-300, I-400, and I-700 courses.
- Maintained and enforced safety procedures for operation and maintenance for all departments’ fire equipment/vehicles.
- Maintained and enforced safety procedures for crisis response for residential/commercial fires, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters.
10+ years of experience
Managed and directed 14 of volunteer firefighters.
- Emergency response for residential and commercial fires and hazardous material incidents.
- Conducted planning for first responders’ natural disaster crisis response.
- Conducted planning for casualty management/response.
- Conducted planning for response to hazardous material spill/leakage.
- Extensive training in incident/crisis management, including Incident Command System I-100, I-200, I-300, I-400, and I-700 courses.
- Maintained and enforced safety procedures for operation and maintenance for all departments’ fire equipment/vehicles.
- Maintained and enforced safety procedures for crisis response for residential/commercial fires, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters.
0-5 years of experience
Command a shift of 3 firefighter/EMT’s and 1 dispatcher at a chemical processing plant
- Act as Incident Commander on all site incidents
- Hazmat Chief – Responsible for all Hazmat related equipment and personnel training
- Educate the community in fire safety and fire prevention
- Ensure that all required fire and life safety inspections are completed and discrepancies have been resolved
- Maintain a secure site through patrols, building walkthroughs, and personnel access auditing
- Ensure that all personnel are following all OSHA and site standards and regulations
10+ years of experience
- Administered a $4.0 million budget
- Supervised Command Staff and 42 employees
- Worked on the city’s executive management team
- Directed the Emergency Services Disaster Agency for the City
- Directed the Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Plan Services
0-5 years of experience
Management duties include planning, directing, and controlling departmental activities including recruitment of personnel, purchase of equipment, safety issues, control of expenditures, preparation of budget estimates, and the assignment of personnel and equipment
- Responsible to the Fire Chief for the operation of the fire station to include contract compliance.
- Evaluates classroom and practical training sessions to ensure efficiency of personnel.
- Spearheads development of fire department standard operating procedures and plans
- Strong expertise with category 10 (Lg Frame) airports, both military and civilian.
- Supervise the operation and routine maintenance of assets valued in excess of $6M
0-5 years of experience
Integral leader in this career, urban fire and EMS department with 228 employees.
- Oversee the department’s $28 million dollar budget.
- Under general supervision, performs administrative and professional fire fighting work in directing the activities of the City fire department.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing emergency response operations, including fire fighting, emergency medical services, emergency rescue and hazardous material response.
- Perform administrative duties to include making recommendations concerning recruitment of personnel and purchase of equipment, monitoring and controlling expenditures, preparing budget estimates, and assigning and supervising departmental personnel and equipment.
- Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates City emergency response operations including fire suppression, emergency rescue, medical emergencies and hazardous material response, and fire prevention programs. Develops and or approves and implements policies and regulations.
- Serves as City of Portsmouth Coordinator of Emergency Management
- Operates City of Portsmouth Emergency Operations Center
- Oversees personnel hiring, assignment, promotion, discipline, dismissal, etc; evaluates overall and specific unit operations and personnel performance.
- Responsible for Team Effort and designed operational plan that produced a 12% overall reduction in fires and a ZERO fire death in the City of Portsmouth for 2011.
10+ years of experience
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
- Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
- Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
10+ years of experience
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
- Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
- Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
10+ years of experience
- Involved in all aspects of fire suppression, rescue, training, command, driving, salvage, and extrication.
- Developed annual budget for the Borough of Hopatcong as fire chief.
- The municipalities only trained responders for HAZMAT and Vehicle extrication.
- Responsible as chief for day to day operations, training, communication and supervision for the 90 man department
- Volunteer Fireman: [company name] (Ex-Chief)
0-5 years of experience
Assistant Fire Chief, Eskan Fire and Emergency Services (Department of Defense) GS-11 Equivalent
- Responsible for fire suppression, rescue, fire operations, and Hazardous Material incident mitigation.
- Performs rapid intervention standby.
- Investigates and reports causes of fire.
- Assists in the implementation of the NFPA 1500, Fire Fighter Occupational Safety and Health Program.
- Establishes, conducts and evaluates training.
- Administers the OJT, Hazardous Materials Response, NFPA 1500, Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs.
- Instructs National Registry Emergency Medical Technician, CPR, First Aid and Fire Extinguisher courses.
0-5 years of experience
Provided continual leadership, training, coaching, evaluation, and education to 35 personnel and the public
- Worked as a leader and a team member in emergency situations
- Provided direct RN assessment and ACLS emergency medical care to multiple critical patients in the field
- Developed and implemented policy and procedures
- Worked in a fast-moving environment which required clear communication and high adaptability
- Entered and reviewed patient and incident reports
- Used creativity and innovation to provide solutions to complex problems
- Worked with government health care providers to meet the needs of patient cases
- Developed and implemented HIPAA training
- Proactively identified potential problems and sought out innovative solutions
- Worked remotely, independently, and as a team member to assess needs and accomplish emergency incident and department goals
0-5 years of experience
Assigned to the Office of the Fire Marshal as the Fire Marshal for Baltimore City
- Responsible for the overall management of 34 fire inspectors and 6 fire investigators.
- Responsible for the overall management, application, and compliance of the fire, life safety, and other related codes for Baltimore City.
- Responsible for the identification, reduction, and elimination of other risks in the community such as carbon monoxide dangers and electrical dangers.
- Responsible for educating the community on fire and life safety.
- Responsible for applying the Community Risk Reduction Model to identified risks and hazards in the community.
- Serve as liaison between the fire chief and members of the Baltimore City Council, State Fire Marshal, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as record keeper for data relating to fires occurring in Baltimore City, fire-related injuries, and fire-related fatalities.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise and maintain quality control using the 911 Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD) protocol for 6 fire dispatchers.
- Review and modify Standard Operating Procedures for fire scene safety and emergency operations as it is requested by the Fire Chief.
- Compile financial data and assist in preparation of City Funded Budget for a certified non-profit organization utilizing Microsoft Excel.
- Request third-party bids for services, materials, and equipment with respects to building and apparatus maintenance.
- Organize and maintains files and records; performs data entry of specific departmental information such as volunteer personnel.
- Prepare Grant materials for submission to state and federal agencies for funding of specialized projects throughout the Fire Department.
- Coordinate fire and rescue efforts with outside agencies such as Police, EMS, and neighboring fire districts.
- Represent Dover Fire Department at various local and statewide functions.
0-5 years of experience
- Organizes and directs the emergency service operations of a fire/EMS emergency response agency.
- Represents the company in emergency service matters at the regional, state levels.
- Assists with planning, organizing, controlling assigned profit and cost centers in accordance with all company philosophies, strategies, goals, objectives, principles and procedures.
- Responsible for creating annual revenue and operating plan to achieve profit and loss objectives in the areas assigned.
- Implements corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.
- Maintain relationships with strategic local municipalities.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised 13 full-paid firefighter/EMT’s and 29 reserve firefighters in all
aspects of fire department operations.
- Responsible for budget preparation, payroll and reports.
- Conduct fire inspections, site inspections and plan review.
- Incident commander at the fire scene.
10+ years of experience
- Responsibilities include the safety and well being of all 47 department personnel as well as residents in the 36 square mile community in which my department responds.
- Worked directly with the Township Board and Township Supervisor.
- Compile and create weekly response information for Township Supervisor as well as my Line Officers and Staff.
- Total Budgetary responsibility.
- Responsible for 2 stations and all apparatus at these stations.
- Responsible for all training
- Responsible for all hiring of new personnel.
0-5 years of experience
Monthly fire incident data collection, analysis, and submittal to appropriate government entities.
- Weekly invoice payment and submittal to the city’s finance department, including categorization of said invoices with account analysis.
- Monthly tracking of budgetary expenditures with annual department budget for analysis.
- Weekly attendance in the fire department command staff meetings, agenda preparation, and development of minutes.
- Project management of various fire department activities, including health and wellness programs, specialized expenditures, etc.
- Fleet maintenance records for approximately thirty vehicles.
- Weekly inventory of stations medical supplies and reordered as needed.
- Entry of Fire Department records such as fire hydrant and fire inspections.
- Ran daily reports for trauma incidents and sent the reports for Rogers two major hospitals.
- Significant assistance with departmental firefighter hiring and on-going personnel record maintenance.
- I assisted in managing and balancing schedules and meetings involving the senior executive staff of the fire department, which includes four Battalion Chiefs, two Deputy Chiefs, and the Fire Chief.
10+ years of experience
Deputy Fire Chief / Hazardous Material Specialist / Emergency Medical Technician – Defibrillation
- Member, Hazardous Material Response Team – 19 years
- Training & Equipment Coordinator – SDFD H.M.R.T.
- Operations Officer, San Diego County Metropolitan Medical Response System
0-5 years of experience
Updated and maintained three (3) Intranet websites on SharePoint System
- Meetings, preparing routine letters, memos, agendas, presentations and forms.
- Make Travel Arrangements and Event Bookings (Conferences, workshops, etc) for (9) different Fire Brigade Members.
- Responsible for maintaining (9) Fire Brigade Members work calendars, scheduling meetings, reporting tasks, accepting calendar requests, etc.
- Maintained and reported Fire & Safety Department annual budget and expenses on a weekly basis.
- Taking meeting minutes and converting them to final draft for approval
- Ordered all department office supplies and equipment
- Maintained Department Procedures and Emergency Response Plans
- All other miscellaneous projects associated with 120 Fire Brigade Members
10+ years of experience
Perform all aspects of payroll from preparation, processing and maintenance
- Prepare and process all employee deductions and remit to proper agencies on a timely basis
- Compile reports required by outside parties, including pension boards, federal, state and local
- Enroll employees in health benefit programs and update when required.
- Respond to mail, telephone and in person inquiries from employees and outside parties regarding payroll.
- Maintain employee records
- Submit requisitions and invoices related to payroll
- Schedule annual/new hire physicals for firefighters
0-5 years of experience
Volunteer Fire and Rescue
- Rural/Urban VFD in town of approximately 20 sq. miles with 1600 residents, 20 members, three pieces of apparatus.
- Developed all SOPs and performed certification training.
- Responsible for all apparatus and equipment testing and maintenance.
- Incident Command on most incidents.
- County Emergency Medical Responder.
- Assumed department leadership role in the Chiefs’ absence. Attended conferences and seminars and represented the department on key associations.
- Represented the Department on all matters before the Town Board of Aldermen.
- Responsible for budget preparation and grant applications.
6-10 years of experience
Assist with budget preparation and compilation, and distribute budget information
- Prepare and maintain various requisitions, purchase orders, payroll, vouchers, budget forms and other data for the department
- Oversee maintenance and administrative records
- Maintain files and compile source materials and research data to prepare various records and reports for supervisor
0-5 years of experience
- Plans, organizes, and directs all fire protection activities
- Develops a variety of standard operating instructions, guides, plans and procedures
- Analyzes fire protection operations, determines trends and problems, and formulates
- Coordinates fire protection support agreements and pre-incident plans
- Executes and enforces the Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
- Acts as Incident Commander in accordance with National Incident Management System
- Directly supervises 30 full-time State of Ohio civilian and 26 military fire fighters
- Executes $2.4 million annual personnel budget
- Responsible for $1.8 million in fire department vehicles and equipment
0-5 years of experience
Schedule and oversee daily and monthly fire training of 8 fire districts
- Fleet Manager – 45 vehicles
- Develop and implement training schedules and programs
- Respond to emergency incidents county wide.
- Supervision of staff of 140 firefighters.
10+ years of experience
Responding to all emergencies and direct operations.
- Inspection of all sites on premises.
- Test all of the safety precaution systems.
- Maintain Fire protection systems to ensure that they are working properly.
- Inspect site (3 million Sq. Ft.) for fire and safety code violations
- Taught all Fire safety classes.
- Maintain all hazardous materials.
- Data entry, to log all of the above tasks.
0-5 years of experience
Retain and update all fire department records
- Assist with the coordination and instruction of weekly training
- Administrator for Red Alert
- Writing Standard Operating Guidelines
- Writing and updating department run-card assignments
- Duties as assigned by the Chief and Board of Fire Commissioners
- Maintain yearly OSHA interior firefighter physical
0-5 years of experience
Supervisor of Fire Rescue Operations and Staffing
- Supervisor of Fire Safety Prevention Bureau
- Responsible for establishing fire safety education programs for the public.
- Responsible for fire safety inspections.
- Coordinate ire and medical Training for staff members.
- Supervisor of the Fire Explorer program
- Respond and Commanding Officer of major emergency incidents
10+ years of experience
Handle purchasing of equipment.
- Oversee and manage all duties of personnel.
- Provide a monthly station activity report of personnel & emergency responses.
- Recruitment and retention with the new and seasoned firefighters.
- Maintain span of control of emergency situations with extensive use of firefighters and fire vehicles.
0-5 years of experience
Updated and maintained three (3) Intranet websites on SharePoint System
- Meetings, preparing routine letters, memos, agendas, presentations and forms.
- Make Travel Arrangements and Event Bookings (Conferences, workshops, etc) for (9) different Fire Brigade Members.
- Maintaining and submitting project grants
- Responsible for maintaining (9) Fire Brigade Members work calendars, scheduling meetings, reporting tasks, accepting calendar requests, etc.
- Maintained and reported Fire & Safety Department annual budget and expenses on a weekly basis.
- Taking meeting minutes and converting them to final draft for approval
- Ordered all department office supplies and equipment, used SAP system for purchase orders and requisitions
- Maintained Department Procedures and Emergency Response Plans
- All other miscellaneous projects associated with 120 Fire Brigade Members
10+ years of experience
- 11 years as an Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal (AHJ), member of NFPA, ICC.
- Reviewed fire suppression, fire alarm plans per International Fire Code and NFPA guidelines.
- Inspection and testing of fire alarm control panels, audio/visual and alarm system devices.
- Inspection and testing of fire suppression systems for cooking equipment.
- Incident report writing, inspection reports, test certificates.
- Reviewed new and renovation plans for fire suppressions systems for condominiums, apartments, hotel, restaurants, high-rise office buildings and retail centers.
- Member – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Member – International Code Council (ICC)
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for all aspects of fire department operations
- Responsible for financial aspects of fire department
- Overseeing all appropriate inspections and certifications of firefighting equipment and supplies
10+ years of experience
- Responsible for training of new members of the department in various aspects
- Assist the Fire Chief in daily operations within the department
- Active member of the Hose Company
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CPRW, Content Writer IIGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
