Andre Box
Gretna,LA
Summary
Accomplished Fire Captain with a proven track record at the New Orleans Fire Department, showcasing leadership in high-stakes environments and expertise in hazardous material handling. Enhanced team efficiency and safety through innovative training programs, blending hard skills like advanced rescue techniques with soft skills in mentoring and interdepartmental collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
New Orleans Fire Department
03.2011 - Current
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
Back up District Fire Chief
New Orleans Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
- Enhanced firefighting strategies for better efficiency in extinguishing fires and reducing property damage.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure the continuous professional growth of firefighters and officers.
- Directed work of 25 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Platoon Medical Officer
New Orleans Fire Department
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
- Mentored struggling students through targeted academic support, promoting their success in challenging coursework.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Constable
Jefferson Parish
01.2021 - Current
- Served legal documents such as warrants, subpoenas, and eviction notices with professionalism and accuracy.
Education
Command And Control of Incident Operations -
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD10.2019
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2014
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2010
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
New Orleans, LA05.1996
Skills
2010 LSU Fire Service Instructor I
2016 NOFD Rope and Confined Space Rescue Technician II
2016 NOFD Vehicle Extrication Technician II
2016 NOFD Structural Collapse Technician II
Timeline
Constable
Jefferson Parish
01.2021 - Current
Platoon Medical Officer
New Orleans Fire Department
05.2020 - 05.2024
Back up District Fire Chief
New Orleans Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
Fire Captain
New Orleans Fire Department
03.2011 - Current
Command And Control of Incident Operations -
National Fire Academy
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Delgado Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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