Allison Nihei
Honolulu
Summary
Currently oversee a Training Division of 5 Battalion Training Chiefs. As the Regional Chief of Training, I ensure training compliance for over 285 Federal Fire employees. I am the appointed program manager for Health and Safety, Emergency Management and Respiratory air management program. I oversee two large contracts for department. Explained and gained support of employees for management policies and goals, personally promote and execute EEO policies and procedures, ensuring equal treatment of all employees. Seasoned Firefighter with 25 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Committed to building and leading efforts of talented teams of up to 285 first responders. Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Emergency Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. This provided the background knowledge and understanding needed in Emergency Management. I understand efforts that need to take place in response to a catastrophic event. Knowledgeable about working with committees to effectively manage traumatic incidents, crisis situations, and disaster response. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
I am an experienced Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GS-12 Region Assistant Training Chief
Federal Fire Department Hawaii
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for department Emergency Management Program
- Manage department response to Navy Emergency Operating Center
- Responsible for responding the Emergency Control Center
- Familiar with ICS structure and format
- Familiar with C4i
- Utilize evaluation and needs analysis to determine training needs
- Proficient in using ESAMS, which is a computer-based system that tracks training requirements within the department
- Proficient and knowledgeable with TWMS/Waypoints and running deficiency reports for the department
- Identify shortfalls in Department and developed Annual Training Plan
- Currently assigned as Program Manager for three programs within the department, Emergency Management, Health and Safety, Respiratory Program
- Currently in process of implementing department’s first Fitness/Wellness, program
- Initiated a needs analysis and developing a curriculum and training plan to follow
- Coordinated with Health professionals to conduct health assessments as well as education to department
- Coordinating in developing an evaluation model to use for instructor’s
- Appointed Health and Safety Officer
- Respiratory Manager for Department and responsible for maintaining compliance
- Constructed Training Division annual budget for upcoming fiscal year
- Responsible for managing budgets for all items/assets in Federal Fire Department inventory
- Leading transition in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) manufactures
- Responsible for implementing transition for 13 Stations and over 200 firefighters from SCOTT to MSA
- Responsible for procuring live fire trainers for training grounds
- Responsible for maintaining RAMP program contracts with two different vendors
- Gather appropriate documents and quote to submit Request for Buy within department system when necessary
- Knowledgeable with regulations within NAVSEA, and at the installation level
- Follow all rules and regulations necessary in the fire service
- Part of Accreditation team responsible for department that assures compliance
- Knowledgeable with department policy and procedures
- Familiar with Training platforms of Navy
- Coordinate multi agency full scale evaluated exercises
- Familiar with CNIC and NAVSEA requirements
- Meet training requirements for all installations
- Responsible for planning and scheduling all training within Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard assets and requirements
- Am appointed to Incident Management Team for JBPHH Emergency Operating Center
- Respond to Emergency Command Center (ECC) during any radiological event
- Attend Planning Board for Training meeting for JBPHH
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - LEADERSHIP WITH EMPHASIS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EXECUTIVE FIRE LEADERSHIP
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
01.2013
CERTIFICATION IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/I-85 - undefined
KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2007
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
01.1997
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Feedback collection
- Mentoring
- Team management
- Staff development and leadership
- Supply procurement
- Emergency management
- Personnel management
- Public education
- Emergency response
- Budget administration
- Interagency coordination
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician, E1384765
- BLS Healthcare Provider
- Hazmat Technician, 890580
- Hazmat Incident Command, 1160215
- Incident Safety Officer, 2144293
- ICS 300, 400
- E/L/G 0191
Contact
(808) 479-7886, (808) 471-2403, Allison.a.nihei.civ@us.navy.mil, Allin2175@gmail.com
Security Clearance
SECRET
Timeline
GS-12 Region Assistant Training Chief
Federal Fire Department Hawaii
12.2023 - Current
CERTIFICATION IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/I-85 - undefined
KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
MASTER OF SCIENCE - LEADERSHIP WITH EMPHASIS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EXECUTIVE FIRE LEADERSHIP
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
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