Andrew Bowden
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Results-driven Captain with a decade of experience in emergency services. Skilled in team leadership, problem-solving, and safety procedures, leading to improved response times and enhanced training programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Voyager Fire Department
Voyager, TN
06.2016 - Current
- Led operational responses to emergencies, coordinating team efforts and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, enhancing skills and safety awareness.
- Implemented strategies to improve response times during emergency situations.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to firefighters for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw budget planning for department resources, optimizing allocations for maximum impact.
- Mentored junior officers in leadership development, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Collaborated with local agencies to strengthen community outreach and fire prevention initiatives.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Engineer
Voyager Fire Department
Voyager, TN
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Conducted equipment inspections and maintenance, ensuring reliability of firefighting tools and vehicles.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer within the department.
- Developed fire safety strategies to enhance compliance with regulations and standards.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for future prevention.
Firefighter
Voyager Fire Department
Voyager, TN
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance in firefighting operations and rescue efforts.
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety protocols during incidents.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective measures to enhance community safety.
- Participated in training exercises, enhancing skills in rescue techniques, equipment handling, and teamwork dynamics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2019
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - AEMT
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN12-2008
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
ICS 100,300,400,700,800
Hazmat Awareness, Operations, Technician
Firefighter 1,2
Wildland Firefighter 1,2
Instructor 1,2
1403 Conducting Live fire evolutions
PDO
AAO
Rope Operations
Rope Technician
Swiftwater Rescue 1,2
Trench Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
FEMA Structural Collapse Specialist
Timeline
Captain
Voyager Fire Department
06.2016 - Current
Engineer
Voyager Fire Department
06.2012 - 06.2016
Firefighter
Voyager Fire Department
06.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia Southern University
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - AEMT
Columbia State Community College