Adam Pegram
Henderson,NC
Summary
Seasoned Battalion Chief with a robust background in personnel management and public safety, honed at Vance County Fire Department. Excelled in interagency coordination and facility maintenance, significantly enhancing firefighting efficiency and safety protocols. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and staff scheduling, demonstrating a proactive approach to leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Vance County Fire Department
Henderson, NC
10.2014 - Current
- Established and maintained effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Formulated plans for firefighting operations in response to emergency incidents and other related situations.
- Developed strategies to improve the efficiency of fire suppression activities while minimizing risks and costs.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and resources during emergency responses.
- Conducted training drills for firefighters on proper use of firefighting equipment and techniques.
- Reviewed records pertaining to personnel performance, incident reports, maintenance logs., for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies relating to fire suppression operations or other related activities.
- Supervised subordinate personnel during fireground operations, providing direction as needed.
- Investigated complaints filed against the Fire Department by citizens or businesses.
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to educate the public about fire safety measures.
- Ensured compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards among subordinate personnel.
Equipment Operator
S.T. Wooten
Henderson , NC
04.2014 - 10.2024
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
Warehouse Worker
M.R. Willaims
Henderson, NC
02.2005 - 04.2014
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Vance High School
Henderson, NC06-2004
Skills
- Public safety
- Personnel management
- Hazardous materials
- Interagency coordination
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Staff scheduling
Certification
- FireFighter I & II
- NC Driver Operator
- NC Fire Officer II
- NC Fire Instructor II
- NC FIT
- NC Fire and Life Safety Educator level III
- NC Fire Chief 101
- NC TR & VMR
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Vance County Fire Department
10.2014 - Current
Equipment Operator
S.T. Wooten
04.2014 - 10.2024
Warehouse Worker
M.R. Willaims
02.2005 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Southern Vance High School