Aaron Hartleben
Hurricane,WV
Summary
Seasoned first-line supervisor in firefighting and prevention, with background in leading emergency response teams and coordinating fire safety protocols. Skilled in crisis management, strategic planning, and team leadership, ensuring rapid and effective responses to emergencies. Developed comprehensive training programs for firefighting personnel, significantly improving operational readiness and safety outcomes. Enhanced community engagement through proactive fire prevention initiatives, reducing incident rates and fostering public safety awareness.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Hart's Lawn Care
Hurricane, WV
06.2022 - Current
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Fire Captain
City Of Charleston Fire Department
Charleston, WV
05.1997 - 06.2022
- Assessed risks associated with potential hazards encountered in emergency situations.
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Electronics Technician
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
02.1991 - 08.1996
- Performed soldering tasks to repair or assemble electronic components.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electronics systems to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Landscape design
- Shrubbery trimming
- Yard mowing
- Maintaining equipment
- Fire response team direction
- Fire response rescue direction
- Staff development and leadership
- Technical rescue
- Emergency response
- Incident command
- Emergency management
- Personnel management
- Public education
- Advanced troubleshooting
Affiliations
Charleston Fire Department Firefighter of the Year, 2015
Hurricane High School Football Coach, 2019-2023
Timeline
Landscaper
Hart's Lawn Care
06.2022 - Current
Fire Captain
City Of Charleston Fire Department
05.1997 - 06.2022
Electronics Technician
US Navy
02.1991 - 08.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Marshall University