Allen Baldwin Jr
Schertz
Summary
Senior fire service leader with extensive experience in fire suppression and emergency management. Demonstrates a strong track record in leading large-scale incident operations and managing multimillion-dollar training budgets, enhancing safety and operational effectiveness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief of Training GS-11
Fort Hood Fire Department
Fort Hood
12.2024 - Current
- Seasoned fire service executive with over 20+ years of progressive experience in fire suppression, emergency management, and professional development.
- Proven success managing a $200,000 training budget, directing large-scale incident operations, and leading multiple high-impact training and safety programs.
- Skilled in strategic planning, program management, and interagency coordination across military and civilian fire service operations.
- Recognized for revitalizing training systems, fostering innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of readiness and firefighter safety.
- Managed vendor relationships for outsourced training services, ensuring quality delivery that met operational training needs.
- Routinely serve as the Senior Fire Officer (SFO), serving as the incident commander for wildland fires, structural fires, hazardous materials incidents, traffic accidents, and search and rescue incidents.
- Implemented blended learning approach incorporating online resources, virtual classrooms, and hands-on activities, enhancing overall training effectiveness.
- Updated and implemented Fort Hood HazMat response plan, improving readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Participated in Fort Hood's Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Defense Plan Working Group to enhance safety protocols.
Supervisory Firefighter / Battalion Chief GS-10
Fort Hood Fire Department
Fort Hood
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Directly supervised 29 personnel, including three supervisory firefighters, across three fire stations.
- Oversaw structural fire protection, brush firefighting, and aircraft crash rescue operations.
- Directed hazardous material response and emergency medical technician services to ensure public safety.
- Managed critical department programs to achieve mission objectives effectively.
- Collaborated with city partners as incident and division commander during large-scale emergencies to coordinate response efforts.
- Ensured compliance with national framework principles: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, recovery.
- Utilized department software to analyze data and develop comprehensive reports for special studies.
- Processed travel vouchers efficiently using the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Lieutenant / GS -08
Fort Hood Fire Department
Fort Hood
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Led incident command during large-scale emergencies and public safety events.
- Assessed operational needs and developed strategies to enhance response capabilities.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on duties, responsibilities, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in training and response exercises with Active Shooter Team at Department of Emergency Services.
- Supported Trench Rescue Team and Swift Water Teams by actively participating in specialized training exercises.
- Participated in various military ceremonies and provided support to local departments as a member of the Fort Hood Fire Department Honor Guard Team.
Supervisory Fighter / Captain GS-09
Fort Hood Fire Department
Fort Hood
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Command of operations, responding to emergencies while directing and supervising assigned personnel in various firefighting activities such as structural firefighting, Airfield Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) confined space, and wildland firefighting, utilizing assigned brush equipment and when needed; the use of aerial support to lessen the spread of fire from the ranges and impacting the civilian and wildlife population.
- Determined and assigned subordinate workload based on priority, difficulty, and individual strengths while providing technical oversight and guidance.
- Developed performance plans and evaluated employees, establishing short- and long-term personal and professional goals.
- Executed disciplinary actions, such as written and verbal counseling, to address performance issues.
- Resolved informal complaints by coordinating efforts with the Assistant Chief of Operations to address issues effectively.
- Informed Assistant Chief of Operations of anticipated vacancies and unusual staffing impacts, recommending hiring and reassignment strategies to align personnel with departmental needs.
- Managed programs within the department, overseeing and coordinating efforts for Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 139 Certification, wide area search, fire hose testing and ordering, hazardous materials, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Education
M.S. - Public Safety & Emergency Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2017
B.S. - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALA.A.S. - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Incident command and emergency management
- Firefighter safety and training
- Budget management and resource allocation
- Hazardous materials response planning
- Training evaluation
Certification
- Firefighter I- II, Fire Officer I- IV, Fire Instructor I- III, Fire Inspector I-III, Incident Safety Officer, Health & Safety Officer, Airport Firefighter, Driver / Operator Pumper, Mobile Water Supply, Aerial, ARFF, Public Telecommunicator I-II, Hazmat Awareness, HazMat Operations, HazMat Technician, HazMat Incident Commander, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), NWCG: Wildland Firefighter
- FEMA / NIMS ICS - 100, ICS - 200, ICS - 300, ICS - 400, ICS - 700, ICS - 800
- S130, S190, L180, S-200, S 230 -Crew Boss S-290, S-390, Army Civilian Leadership Basic Course, Army Civilian Leadership Foundation Course, Army Civilian Leadership Action Officer Development Course, CES Supervisor 101, Army Civilian Leadership Supervisor Development Course
Accomplishments
- Annual Appraisal Award / Time Off 2009 - Present
- Accomadation Coin from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Accommodation Coin from III Corp Sergeant Major
- Commanders Award for Civilian Service
- Department of the Army Achievement Medal - Oak Leaf Cluster (2)
- National Honor Guard Academy Distinguished - April 2017
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Leadership Training And Awards
- Army Management Staff College Leadership Foundation Course
- Army Management Staff College Action Officer Course
- Army Management Staff College Leadership Basic Course Distant Learning
- Army Management Staff College Leadership Basic Course Resident Learning
- Army Management Staff College Supervisory Development Course
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Fire and Emergency Services Administration
- Fire Service Personnel Management
- Public Safety Leadership
- Ethics and Leadership
- ARMY Employee Safety Course
Additional Information
Works independently with strong attention to detail and brings confident, assertive customer-service skills. Highly organized, proficient with Microsoft Office and Emergency Reporting Software, and effective in coordinating workspaces, managing deadlines, and handling administrative tasks.
Timeline
Assistant Chief of Training GS-11
Fort Hood Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
Supervisory Firefighter / Battalion Chief GS-10
Fort Hood Fire Department
05.2022 - 12.2024
Lieutenant / GS -08
Fort Hood Fire Department
04.2020 - 05.2022
Supervisory Fighter / Captain GS-09
Fort Hood Fire Department
02.2020 - 05.2022
M.S. - Public Safety & Emergency Management
Capella University
B.S. - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
A.A.S. - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University