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
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.