AC Andrew
League City,United States
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter with over a decade of professional and volunteer Fire and EMS service. I have a passion for learning and teaching. I am always look for ways to improve myself and those around me. I am a family man with a supportive wife and 3 school-aged children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Forest Bend Volunteer Fire Department
04.2018 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City of Pearland Fire Department
04.2013 - Current
- Responsible for managing a team of firefighters, ensuring safety and compliance with local codes
- Responded to emergency calls, led investigations, and provided guidance on fire suppression techniques
- Coordinated with other emergency and public safety services for effective incident management
- Inspected local businesses to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations
- Performed regular maintenance and upkeep of firefighting equipment and vehicles
- Performed pre-incident plans on commercial and residential structures
- Act as the committee chair for the Policy Review Committee since March 2020
- Create, lead and assist in fire and EMS training
- Assist in developing step-up training program(s)
- Complete and quality check reports and required documentation
- Maintain EMS supplies for the department
- Complete ordering and stocking of supplies
- Act as the Designated Infection Control Officer for the department.
EMS Instructor- Adjunct
College of the Mainland
05.2015 - 12.2022
Firefighter/Paramedic
Santa Fe Fire and Rescue
10.2014 - 06.2022
- Help quickly respond to 911 emergency situations
- Assess victims' needs and administer first aid or CPR to those injured by fire, trauma, or smoke inhalation
- Helped contain and extinguish fires in buildings and car accidents
- Maintained equipment and vehicles
- Respond to fire and EMS emergencies
- Operate as an in-charge paramedic
- Operate as a member of a fire crew
- Operate as a driver/operator of a fire apparatus
- Operate as a company officer
- Developed and maintained an accurate records system for all emergency responses and medical treatments.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire Company
05.2011 - 07.2016
Lifeguard- Manager
Poseidon Pools Ltd.
05.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed a team of 10 lifeguards in providing superior customer service and safety to patrons of the facility
- Monitored pool activity and enforced all safety rules and regulations
- Performed pool maintenance duties such as testing and adjusting pool chemicals, vacuuming, backwashing, and skimming
- Assisted with scheduling of lifeguards
- Maintained accurate records of pool activities and patron statistics.
Education
Masters in Public Administration in Public Affairs and Planning -
University of Texas- Arlington
08.2024
Bachelors in Fire and Emergency Services Administration in Business -
Texas A&M University- San Antonio
05.2022
Associates in Applied Sciences in Emergency Medical Technician -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas05.2020
Skills
- Knowledge of local policies, procedures and processes
- Ability to read, write and understand official documents
- Ability to relate interpersonally with coworkers and subordinates
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to complete timely and accurate reports
- Ability to complete schedules
- Ability to lead and instruct trainings
- Ability to perform above the expectations of the department at the Fire Lieutenant level
Certification
- Master Structural Firefighter (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Fire Instructor III- Master (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Master Fire Inspector (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Master Fire Investigator (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Fire Officer III (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - June 2023
- Driver/Operator- pumper (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2012
- Driver/Operator-Aerial (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - June 2018
- Incident Safety Officer (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - August 2019
- EMS Instructor (Texas Department of State Health Services) - April 2018
- Emergency Medical Technician- Licensed Paramedic (Texas Department of State Health Services) - May 2015
- ICS 300 (Texas Department of Emergency Management) - June 2023
- ICS 400 (Texas Department of Emergency Management) - June 2023
- Designated Infection Control Officer (CE Solutions) - October 2022
- Incident Commander (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) - August 2023
- Basic Fire Marshal (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) - January 2024
Accomplishments
- Fire Chief's Award - October 2021 (Forest Bend VFD)
- Officer of the Year - 2023 (Pearland Fire Department)
- Coordinated the successful completion of the Texas Fire Chief's Association Best Practices Program for Pearland Fire Department - 2024
Roles And Responsibilities
- Serve as Fire Lieutenant for the City of Pearland Fire Department for 3 years
- Responsible for managing a team of firefighters, ensuring safety and compliance with local codes
- Responded to emergency calls, led investigations, and provided guidance on fire suppression techniques
- Coordinated with other emergency and public safety services for effective incident management
- Inspected local businesses to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations
- Performed regular maintenance and upkeep of firefighting equipment and vehicles
- Performed pre-incident plans on commercial and residential structures
- Act as the committee chair for the Policy Review Committee since March 2020
- Create, lead and assist in fire and EMS training
- Assist in developing step-up training program(s)
- Complete and quality check reports and required documentation
- Maintain EMS supplies for the department
- Complete ordering and stocking of supplies
- Act as the Designated Infection Control Officer for the department
- Help quickly respond to 911 emergency situations
- Assess victims' needs and administer first aid or CPR to those injured by fire, trauma, or smoke inhalation
- Helped contain and extinguish fires in buildings and car accidents
- Maintained equipment and vehicles
- Respond to fire and EMS emergencies
- Operate as an in charge paramedic
- Operate as a member of a fire crew
- Operate as a driver/operator of a fire apparatus
- Operate as a company officer
- Developed and maintained an accurate records system for all emergency responses and medical treatments
Volunteer Experience
05/2010, 05/2015, Forest Bend Volunteer Fire Department, 2300 Pilgrims Point, Webster, Texas, 77598, Volunteer with the Forest Bend VFD for 5 years. Responded to Emergency incidents, maintaining good standings with the department for the 5 years. Top 5 responder for 2011-2013.
Timeline
Firefighter
Forest Bend Volunteer Fire Department
04.2018 - Current
EMS Instructor- Adjunct
College of the Mainland
05.2015 - 12.2022
Firefighter/Paramedic
Santa Fe Fire and Rescue
10.2014 - 06.2022
Fire Lieutenant
City of Pearland Fire Department
04.2013 - Current
Tire Technician
Discount Tire Company
05.2011 - 07.2016
Lifeguard- Manager
Poseidon Pools Ltd.
05.2007 - 01.2011
Masters in Public Administration in Public Affairs and Planning -
University of Texas- Arlington
Bachelors in Fire and Emergency Services Administration in Business -
Texas A&M University- San Antonio
Associates in Applied Sciences in Emergency Medical Technician -
San Jacinto College
- Master Structural Firefighter (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Fire Instructor III- Master (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Master Fire Inspector (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Master Fire Investigator (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2024
- Fire Officer III (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - June 2023
- Driver/Operator- pumper (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - March 2012
- Driver/Operator-Aerial (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - June 2018
- Incident Safety Officer (Texas Commission of Fire Protection) - August 2019
- EMS Instructor (Texas Department of State Health Services) - April 2018
- Emergency Medical Technician- Licensed Paramedic (Texas Department of State Health Services) - May 2015
- ICS 300 (Texas Department of Emergency Management) - June 2023
- ICS 400 (Texas Department of Emergency Management) - June 2023
- Designated Infection Control Officer (CE Solutions) - October 2022
- Incident Commander (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) - August 2023
- Basic Fire Marshal (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) - January 2024
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