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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Alexander Rose

Blanchester,OH

Summary

Dedicated emergency responder and leader offering a combination of hands-on firefighting and team building skills. Accomplished in implementation of process improvements, codes, best practices and regulations with commitment to safety and efficiency. Professional in firefighting, ems and rescue. Practiced analyst, investigator and problem solver within high-pressure environments. Thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the fire service and love being a leader both on and off duty. Strongly believe in culture and change. Wants to work with and for people who have a driven mission inside of the service to their community, their department, their coworkers and themselves. Will always and forever be a friend and mentor to who have worked for me and who I have worked for and love my family above all.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Division Chief of Fire & EMS Training

Goshen Twp. Fire & EMS
Goshen, OH
03.2020 - Current
  • Fire Training
  • EMS Training
  • Rescue Training
  • Blue Card Training
  • Recruit Class for all new employees
  • Recruitment / Retention
  • Ran daily trainings
  • R & D on training and keeping up with industry standards
  • Driver / Firefighter / Paramedic / Incident Commander / Sector Division Boss/ I-Mat Chief
  • Committed to nights and weekends for area coverage.
  • Professional Development
  • Pump Training and FAO Checkoff
  • VFIS instructor
  • Ice Rescue Instructor
  • Rescue Instructor for the joint LSFD and GTFD rescue team / Little Miami River Group Response Team
  • Lead Fire Instructor / 1403 Instructor / Written all burn plans for the last 4 years.
  • Keeping a good working relation through training mutual aid members.
  • Oversaw the development of policies and procedures in accordance with organizational objectives.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to ensure quality assurance standards are met.
  • Provided guidance and support to subordinate staff members on a variety of matters related to their job duties.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department officers to review progress towards meeting established goals.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards across the division.
  • Directed the implementation of new programs or initiatives within the division.
  • Researched best practices for improving existing processes or developing new ones.
  • Created presentations summarizing key findings from research projects conducted by the division.
  • Established professional relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors or partners.
  • Managed complex projects involving multiple departments within the organization.
  • Represented the organization at conferences or other events related to topics relevant to the division's work.
  • Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.

Battalion Captain / Captain / Full Time FF/Medic

Loveland Symmes Fire Department
Loveland, OH
11.2013 - 02.2020
  • Performed assessments of patient conditions and developed treatment plans accordingly.
  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided oxygen therapy as needed.
  • Provided emergency medical care in response to life-threatening situations.
  • Implemented medical protocols for triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and transport of ill or injured persons.
  • Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
  • Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
  • Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
  • AOR list prior to promotion to Captain- FTO, FAO operator, mounting and maintaining all small motors, rescue equipment, nozzles, hose and appliances and small hand tools. SCBA's maintenance and care of SCBA's, Fire & EMS training, live fire instructor.
  • Upon being promoted to Battalion Captain my AOR's- I kept all of the previous as well as, daily staffing, payroll, discipline, mentoring, maintaining all records, interpersonal dynamics, coordination and staffing for daily operations, building maintenance, tear down and setup of party in the parks.
  • The Battalion Captain responded on all EMS calls and was the primary IC for all fires and MVA's.
  • As a Captain I ran a Tower and Heavy Rescue- handled multiple swiftwater rescues, couple rope rescues, two trench rescues, rain all rescue trainings for the department until my departure.
  • As a full time FF / Medic I assisted with trainings, was a driver & operator of all apparatus and tools, handled multiple AOR's and assisted with the physical fitness comittee.

Professional Firefighter

Stonelick Twp. FD
Batavia, OH
04.2011 - 04.2013
  • Lead FF/Medic for my unit day, ran all trainings for my day, vehicle and building maintenance.

  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical aid to injured persons.
  • Conducted fire prevention inspections of commercial buildings and homes.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on firefighting equipment.
  • Assisted in the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
  • Operated pumps and aerial ladders during emergency operations.
  • Inspected hydrants for proper operation and flow rates.
  • Attended regular training sessions to maintain certification levels.
  • Participated in public education programs regarding fire safety practices.
  • Investigated suspicious fires to determine cause and origin.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as thermal imaging cameras for search-and-rescue operations.
  • Directed traffic around accident scenes or areas with hazardous conditions.
  • Monitored weather conditions that could affect fire safety activities.
  • Assessed risk factors at a given situation to develop appropriate response strategies.
  • Worked collaboratively with other agencies during multi-agency responses.
  • Controlled, extinguished, and prevented fires from spreading using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors.
  • Organized drills and exercises to test the readiness of personnel in emergency situations.

Education

Fire Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern
Alabaster, AL
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

BERT Certification - Rescue

BGSU
Cincinnati

Skills

  • Microsoft- word, excel, ppt
  • Corrective Action Plans
  • Media Relations
  • Fire prevention
  • Organizational Development
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Rescue Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Code enforcement
  • Operational leadership
  • Emergency Management
  • Workload prioritization
  • Resources Allocation
  • New construction sites
  • Alarm and fire detection systems
  • Fire strategy
  • Records Management
  • Training programs
  • Personnel Training
  • Staff Development
  • Incident Reporting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Training Oversight
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Administration and management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Incident safety
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Drills and Demonstrations
  • Firefighting procedures
  • Fire department procedures
  • Budget Management
  • Interagency Cooperation
  • Policy Development
  • Community Relations
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Self Motivation
  • Multitasking
  • Goal Setting
  • Crew training
  • Crew Leadership
  • Active Listening
  • Reliability

Affiliations

  • Physical fitness
  • Hunting
  • Family time

Accomplishments

  • Completion of Leadership Academy and now currently a coach.
  • Officer of the year 2022
  • Accommodations every year as a DC
  • Rescue Tech of the year
  • Life Saving award
  • Deans List
  • Perfect attendance in high school

Certification

  • ACLS / PALS
  • FF 240
  • EMT - P
  • Fire Instructor 1 & 2
  • 1403 Instructor
  • Blue Card Instructor
  • CEU Instructor
  • FSI
  • BERT Certifications
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Swiftwater Tech 1 & 2
  • Public Safety Diver
  • Dive Rescue International Ice Rescue Trainer
  • VFIS Instructor

Timeline

Division Chief of Fire & EMS Training

Goshen Twp. Fire & EMS
03.2020 - Current

Battalion Captain / Captain / Full Time FF/Medic

Loveland Symmes Fire Department
11.2013 - 02.2020

Professional Firefighter

Stonelick Twp. FD
04.2011 - 04.2013

Fire Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

BERT Certification - Rescue

BGSU
Alexander Rose