Andrew Davidson
CASHMERE,WA
Summary
Experienced Fire Officer and community leader with over two decades experience as a wildland, airport, and structural firefighter. Highly dependable, ethical, and committed to personal growth and community cooperation and cohesion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief, Operations
Wenatchee Valley Fire Department
04.2019 - Current
- Managed direct emergency service delivery for fire, EMS, and technical rescue from approximately 100 career and volunteer firefighters to 80,000 people in 176 sq. miles of area.
- Created, edited, and updated new and reviewed existing policies, procedures, and expectations of the organization.
- Contribute to strategic plans and identify organizational goals and objectives.
- Manage personnel and budgets at an administrative and executive level.
- Quality control in all aspects of service to internal and external customers.
- Insures that department goals and objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Founding member of North Central Washington Hazmat Team.
Battalion Chief
Chelan County Fire District #1 (now WVFD)
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure situations, successfully guiding teams through complex emergency incidents while minimizing risks to both responders and civilians.
- Assigned fire officers and companies objectives at strategic locations to facilitate the completion of mission goals.
- Managed emergency incidents at the shift level.
- Assigned personnel to daily staffing, ensuring all companies were appropriately staffed.
- Instructed hazmat response at department level.
Fire Captain
Wenatchee Fire Department (now WVFD)
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Directed work of 4 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires, providing EMS and performing technical rescue.
- Managed division size elements in large incidents
- Scheduled and completed training, hydrant maintenance, and building inspections
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
Engineer
Wenatchee Fire Department (now WVFD)
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Drove and operated fire apparatus including operation of fire pumps requiring complex hydraulics
- Inspected and maintained fire apparatus and related equipment
- Managed hazmat training and equipment inventories
Firefighter
Wenatchee Fire Department
06.2005 - 04.2010
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Puget Sound Federal Fire Department
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Performed aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations
- Suppressed fires and operated ARFF apparatus
- Member of Hazmat team, technician
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Leadership And Management
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA12.2023
Skills
- Long-range Planning
- Staff Development and Training
- Program Development
- Database Administration
- Budget Management
- Administrative Management
- Labor Relations
- Interagency cooperation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Organizational Development
Certification
EMT
FO3
Hazmat Specialist
Fire Officer 3
FO3 certifies personnel to create, manage, and maintain systems and processes that facilitate the operational functions of a fire department at the administrative level.
Timeline
Deputy Chief, Operations
Wenatchee Valley Fire Department
04.2019 - Current
Battalion Chief
Chelan County Fire District #1 (now WVFD)
04.2016 - 04.2019
Fire Captain
Wenatchee Fire Department (now WVFD)
04.2014 - 04.2017
Engineer
Wenatchee Fire Department (now WVFD)
06.2010 - 04.2014
Firefighter
Wenatchee Fire Department
06.2005 - 04.2010
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Puget Sound Federal Fire Department
08.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Leadership And Management
Pierce College
EMT
FO3
Hazmat Specialist
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