Alan Ashcraft

Over 28 years of progressive responsibility in various roles serving internal and external customers. As a firefighter, participated in the quality improvement committee for EMS, responsible for peer review of run reports and quality control. As Lieutenant, placed in charge of a fire station with a medic and ladder company. Managed background investigations, interviews for prospective candidates, and recommendations for hiring. Assigned to the EMS coordinator position, responsible for 64 paramedics, four transport units, and the supply budget for EMS. Oversaw a major protocol revision, a change in ePCR reporting software, and developed a replacement plan for transport vehicles that is still in use today. Promoted to Captain, and worked with others to create a safety officer position on shift. The position was viewed as a success but was cost-prohibitive to continue long-term. Coordinated the rollout of a mobile data computer (MDC) system in all response apparatus as well as a transition from VHF to an 800 MHz state-wide radio system. Assigned as the training coordinator, instituted a new record-keeping process for all training files utilizing SharePoint allowing all users to view their own certificates and records for printing anywhere. Hazmat training was developed and delivered for the first time every month.

Awarded the bid for Rescue 1 captain and working under the assistant chief in charge of physical resources led to being given a variety of new responsibilities: SCBA maintenance and testing, turnout gear, vehicle maintenance scheduling, vehicle replacement planning, loose equipment purchasing, plus all the facets of managing a shift in the A/Cs absence. Promoted to Assistant Chief and currently oversees a shift comprised of 28 members working in four stations while also responsible for all physical resources in the division. The annual budget for physical resources (equipment and buildings), five apparatus on order representing a 3.5 million dollar investment in fleet upgrades.

Blessed with the opportunity to share this profession and continue personal growth as a fire instructor since 2002. First as an assistant instructor with the Licking County Joint Vocational School (now CTEC) and later as a full instructor in the fire science program at Hocking College for 10 years. Currently teach at CTEC in their adult education, high school, and industrial safety programs. Also a fire instructor II for the State of Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Fire Academy. Fortunate to travel throughout the state with the leadership and engine operations courses in addition to on-campus with firefighter 1 & 2, engine company operations, the Leadership in Supervision series (NFA course), fire officer (1, 2, 3, & 4), 1403 Live Fire instructor, auto extrication technician, single company initial operations, multi-company initial operations, and fire dynamics courses. Invited to teach the last two years at Bowling Green State Fire School. The most enjoyable aspect of a leadership position is the opportunity to help people see things from a different perspective and encourage them to consider options not previously considered. It is easy to overlook the fact that the end goal is sometimes not what it appeared to be at the beginning. The assistant fire chief position would provide an opportunity to work with people at all levels of the department and community to foster the best environment for emergency service delivery possible.

• Fire Officer I, II, III, IV - Ohio Fire Academy
• Fire Instructor I, II, Certifications – NFPA or Pro Board accredited certifying body.
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care Certification (TCCC) – NAEMT TCCC Committee.
• Water Rescue Technician Certification - Rescue 3 International.
• Paramedic Certification - State of Ohio.
• Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications – Rescue 3 International or similar body.
• Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications - State or local government emergency services department.
• Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800