ANDREW W. VAN EMBURGH
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Services Lieutenant at Rutgers University with expertise in fire protection and a strong focus on public health preparedness. Proven ability to foster stakeholder relations, exemplified through the successful management of multimillion-dollar projects at A.E.R. Consulting. Demonstrates a strong track record in enhancing operational efficiency and driving organizational development, combining essential hard and soft skills for effective performance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Services Lieutenant
Rutgers University Emergency Services
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Emergency response to fire, ems, hazardous materials emergencies
- Inspection of sprinkler system valves, psych evaluations for suicidal students, event inspections, fire system trouble alarms, provide first line supervision for EMS units on assignments on campus
- Perform fire investigations on any university property after any fires
- Provide liaison services during responses to emergencies on campus with all other university and outside departments
Senior Consultant
A.E.R. Consulting Services, LLC
East Brunswick, NJ
01.2011 - 10.2024
- Provide Subject Matter Expert consulting as requested for an Administrative Management/Process Management Consulting Firm
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant in charge of the Administrative Management/Support Services Division
- Actively collaborate on projects within various capacities the contracted programmatic areas of: Administration, Arson, Communications, Education, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression, Hazmat, and Rescue
- Lead collaborator for several multimillion dollar projects, including RFP response development, and human capital management: answering directly to the Director of Operations
Deputy Fire Marshal
Edison
East Brunswick, NJ
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Inspects various buildings/structures/ premises to detect and eliminate fire hazards
- Inspects fire suppression and detection equipment to ensure equipment is operable and prepared, also reporting any identifying deficiencies
- Inspects buildings for proper adequate means of egress as determined by use, design, layout and ensures that means of egress are accessible, safe properly equipped/ maintained and meet requirements of NJ uniform fire code or other relevant codes/ ordinances
- Inspects single family homes and or condos to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order prior to the resale of the property
- Enforces and ensures compliance with all State and Federal Fire Codes
Hazardous Material Responder
Middlesex County Hazardous Materials Unit
Sayreville, NJ
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Hazardous Materials Responder, testing chemicals and suspected chemicals and mitigating hazardous materials incidents with cleanup
- Assessed and evaluated hazardous materials to determine proper course of action.
- Performed decontamination processes on equipment exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals or materials.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations involving the release or spillage of toxic substances.
- Ensured that necessary personal protective equipment was worn by personnel when working with hazardous materials.
- Collected samples from contaminated sites for laboratory analysis.
- Analyzed factors affecting emergency response operations and emergency hazard mitigation to develop safety prevention plan.
Deputy Chief (Logistics)/ Administrator on Call
East Brunswick Rescue Squad
East Brunswick, NJ
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Hired as a Line-Staff EMT, responding to 9-1-1 calls for service to the injured/ill residents, taxpayers, and visitors of East Brunswick Township and the surrounding area(s)
- Promoted to Lieutenant 9/1/2016 as a First-Line Supervisor/Tour Chief, responsible for directing the workflow of all assigned units, including the assignment of units, resource management, and discipline
- Promoted to Captain 12/1/2016 and placed in Middle Management, responsible for all supply-chain management issues
- Duties include Preventative Maintenance on vehicles, medical supplies, and involved in Human Resources functions
- Promoted to Deputy Chief of Planning/Logistics 02/2018
Lead Medical Communicator
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Reorganized 9-1-1 call taker, receives and screens emergency medical calls for multiple jurisdictions.
- Duties included resource allocation and management of up to 20 EMS units at one time, with subsequent requests for outside agency assistance to support incident management tasks.
Fire Coordinator
South Brunswick Fire District #3
South Brunswick, NJ
06.2007 - 10.2018
- Implement County's fire mutual aid plan
- Coordinate the utilization of fire service resources with the county in response to emergency incidents
- Aids the Fire Chief or other incident commander at scenes or emergencies where mutual aid is requested
- Coordinate resources requested by incident commander at working fire scene
Education
High School Diploma -
East Brunswick Vocational and Technical High school
East Brunswick, NJSkills
- Fire Protection
- Public Health Preparedness
- Arson
- Program Operations
- Project Management
- Fire Prevention
- Business Development / Continuity
- Staff Development, Training, & Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- FEMA Programs
- Operational efficiency
- Organizational development
- Supplier relationships
- Purchase orders
- Asset management
- Workforce scheduling
- Incident command
- Business process reengineering
- Logistics management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Training sessions
- Supply chain management
- Scheduling and coordination
Memberships Honors and Volunteer Experience
- Middlesex County Urban Search + Rescue Team- Battalion Chief/ Medical Manager
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- National Association of Fire Investigators
Specialized Training and Certifications
- Proboard Hazmat Technician + Fire Instructor 2
- L0449 Incident Command Train the Trainer
- NJSP Hazmat Awareness + Operations, Hazmat Awareness TTT, Technician and On Scene Incident Commander
- NJ EMS Operations for Hazmat Incidents
- Introduction to Radiological and Nuclear WMD Operations (CTOS)
- Radiation Instrument Operations Course (CTOS)
- Response to Radiological and Nuclear WMD Operations (CTOS)
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing Incidents (New Mexico Tech)
- NJ IML 1 + 2 + 3
- NJ Firefighter 1 + 2, NJ Fire Officer 1 (DFS# 153902)
- NJ Drill Ground Instructor + Fire Instructor 2
- NJ EMT #563797
- Vehicle Extrication (Holmatro + Hurst)
- Rope Rescue Awareness + Operations
- Structural Collapse 1 + 2
- Trench Rescue Awareness + Operations
- Basic Telecommunicator
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- FEMA Special Events Contingency Planning
- FEMA EEO Supervisor + PIO Awareness + Managerial Safety and Health
- FEMA Task Force Incident Safety Officer
- NJ Fire Official + NJ Fire Investigator
- IAAI Basic Fire/Explosion Investigator + IAAI-FIT (V) IAAI-CI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Services Lieutenant
Rutgers University Emergency Services
02.2023 - Current
Deputy Fire Marshal
Edison
10.2020 - 02.2023
Hazardous Material Responder
Middlesex County Hazardous Materials Unit
11.2018 - 10.2020
Deputy Chief (Logistics)/ Administrator on Call
East Brunswick Rescue Squad
06.2016 - 04.2019
Lead Medical Communicator
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
04.2015 - 11.2018
Senior Consultant
A.E.R. Consulting Services, LLC
01.2011 - 10.2024
Fire Coordinator
South Brunswick Fire District #3
06.2007 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
East Brunswick Vocational and Technical High school
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