Knowledgeable Public Relations Officer bringing 9 years of experience. Maintains calm, collected and analytical mindset in high-pressure situations. High-energy lieutentant equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving local community with classes, emergency response and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant, Public Information and Education
Fairhaven Volunteer Fire Dept
03.2019 - Current
Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Directed work of 10 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Managed websites and social media accounts applying communication strategies and branding to maintain consistent voice and presence.
Managed routine and crisis communications with media and members of public.
Set up interviews with staff members to field media requests.
Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
CCHT, Acute Educator
Fresenius Medical Care NA
12.2008 - Current
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Trained and educate new hire employees.
CPR instructor
Education on new policies and procedures. Reinforce policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
Olive Branch, MS
05.1994
Skills
Budget Planning and Management
Staff Performance Evaluation
Public Education
Public Administration
Certification
Debriefing Counselor National Fallen Firefighters Association
FEMA Incident Command Systems
FEMA ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incident
FEMA National Incident Management Systems an Introduction
FEMA NIMS Resource Management
FEMA NIMS Public Information Systems
EMS Driver
American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed
Mississippi State Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter
Emergency Medical Responder
CPR instructor
State Fire Academy Fire Apparatus Driver
State Fire Academy Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations
State Fire Academy National Traffic Incident Management
State Fire Academy Automobile Extrication
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant, Public Information and Education
Fairhaven Volunteer Fire Dept
03.2019 - Current
CCHT, Acute Educator
Fresenius Medical Care NA
12.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
Debriefing Counselor National Fallen Firefighters Association
FEMA Incident Command Systems
FEMA ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incident
FEMA National Incident Management Systems an Introduction
FEMA NIMS Resource Management
FEMA NIMS Public Information Systems
EMS Driver
American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed
Mississippi State Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter
Emergency Medical Responder
CPR instructor
State Fire Academy Fire Apparatus Driver
State Fire Academy Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations
State Fire Academy National Traffic Incident Management
State Fire Academy Automobile Extrication
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