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ANTWAUN D. MCCLELLAND

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

I am an experienced Chief Officer with over 33 years of experience seeking an opportunity for further career progression. I have a strong track record in Professional Firefighting and looking forward to the possibility of bringing my skill and abilities to this new position.

I'm a motivated professional with critical thinking proficiency and extensive Fire Officer experience. In my tenure, I've been blessed and afforded the opportunity to advance from Firefighter to Fire Chief. My journey has granted me the opportunity to enhance my skill level in all facets of Fire Protection, adding to my success. As a person who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced situations, I strive for positive results through the application of my abilities in:

  • Success in emergency mitigation at large scale installations with diverse mission requirements
  • WIT and Trusted Agent for seven mission partners at large scale installation
  • Development, implementation and enforcement of MLA contracts with outstanding negotiation tactics
  • Budget analysis and GPC purchase authority
  • Program development outlining mentorship, motivation and appraisals
  • Able to provide guidance with progressive discipline to subordinates
  • Ensure proper timekeeping by conducting audits in ATAAPS
  • Use my knowledge of Fire theory, the principles of fire protection and problem solving to successfully manage Professional Firefighters
  • Incident Command on a variety of emergency incidents to include but not limited to aircraft mishaps/crashes, structural fires, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical responses
  • Training knowledge for basic as well as specialized equipment and procedures
  • Creation of Emergency Response Plans for a response area covering 150 square miles
  • Additional duty as Security Assistants for Civil Engineering

I'm able to visualize success and identify innovative and effective strategies for achieving it. I have artfully balanced workplace objectives and productive relationships, inspiring strategies and insightful suggestions to achieve a competitive edge. My interpersonal and collaboration strengths have enabled my personal growth and professional wellbeing. During my over 33 years of experience, I have honed the skills necessary to succeed in any position. My previous experience working as Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations and Training for various companies and locations, gave me large scale problem solving for large scale incidents and situational mitigation experience. I have an excellent track record of loyalty and professionalism. My expertise in the ability to manage personnel, their mentorship, career progression and proper feedback, through appraisals will make me a great selection for this position.

I would greatly appreciate your review of my resume and outlined credentials. I believe that I can be a valuable member in any team and bring a wealth of knowledge and new ideas to any process. At your convenience, I am available for an interview or further discussion. I look forward to your response.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Fire Chief

Department Of The Air Force
Kirtland AFB, NM
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided leadership, direction and management of the Fire Department personnel and operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness of fire department services.
  • Coordinated emergency response activities with other local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Monitored budgeting processes to ensure fiscal responsibility within the department.
  • Assisted in developing short-term and long-term objectives for the Fire Department.
  • Evaluated staff performance on a regular basis to maintain high service quality levels.

ASSISTANT CHIEF of HEALTH and SAFETY GS-11, 60hrs

Department Of The Air Force
Kirtland AFB, NM
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Manage the Health and Safety Program for a department consisting of 137 Operational and Command Staff personnel
  • Ensure personnel health and safety is monitored and provide guidance for physical, mental and fitness wellbeing
  • Coordinate with the 377th Medical Group to schedule and ensure all personnel complete their annual NFPA 1582 Physical
  • Coordinated relevant job training and follow up with new employees to determine readiness for work assignments
  • Ensure professional safety training and development programs for support staff are provided in the form of the Job Safety Training Outline (JSTO)
  • Operate as primary ISO for all major incidents and monitor the safety of all personnel involved
  • Trusted to investigate all fire department mishaps involving personnel and equipment
  • WIT and RTF Member, trusted as the FD SME in response to weapon recovery
  • Conduct safety audits on facilities and a variety of processes to ensure safe procedures are being adapted and followed
  • While filling in as the Assistant Chief of Operations, use my extensive knowledge in firefighting theory, techniques and practices to facilitate structural, airfield, hazardous materials and rescue operations

BATTALION CHIEF of TRAINING GS-10, 60hrs

Department of The AIR FORCE
Kirtland AFB, NM
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with local partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and procedures to ensure our mutual aid partners, as well as surrounding communities received annual live fire training to satisfy their organizational needs
  • Conducted audits in Fire & Emergency Services - Information Management System (FES-IMS) to validate training percentages for all fire department tiers and personnel
  • Submitted training certification packages for review and issuance
  • Validated function and operational status of all live fire training equipment
  • INTERIM Health and Safety Officer

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, 40hrs

ASRC FEDERAL
Vance AFB, OK
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Assumed the position of Fire Chief in the absence of the incumbent
  • Planned operations that directly affected my subordinate Chief Officers. Program was developed to mentor and motivate employees as well as provide guidance for appraisal submissions
  • Managed daily operation of fire department personnel, apparatus, and equipment
  • Assisted in the development of policy and procedural guidance
  • Key in the development and enforcement of the MLA contract that governed all assigned Bargaining Unit Employees
  • Reengineered the process for grievance response and mitigation
  • Provided direct oversight for the Emergency Communications Center as well as the Training Department
  • Conducted internal audits, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement
  • Member of the Wing Inspection Team (WIT). Assist in the evaluation of quarterly installation wide exercises
  • Fire Department representative for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
  • Facilitated joint training with the City of Enid, ensuring seamless operational stability during times of emergency

ASSISTANT CHIEF of HEALTH and SAFETY, 40hrs

ASRC FEDERAL
Vance AFB, OK
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed the NFPA 1500 Program and provided continuous updates to the Fire Chief, utilized the latest Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems to provide accurate information on Safety trends and possible avenues to mitigate safety concerns
  • Conducted safety audits (facility and personnel) to identify areas of concern and process improvement opportunities, assisted the Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention while conducting facility acceptance inspections by utilizing my training as a certified Fire Investigator to pinpoint areas of concern and high liability
  • Analyzed data to determine action items for nonconformance areas. Utilized data to develop Standard Operating Procedures to assist in strengthening the departments Hazardous Materials, Rescue and fire department communication issues
  • Conducted meetings to disseminate pertinent information concerning identified safety issues, tracked status to ensure the issue was mitigated and/or corrected
  • Provided training and detailed safety information to installation newcomers. Provided pertinent information to ensure the security and safety of the base and it's personnel
  • Conducted training sessions for fire personnel on safety related topics to include but not limited to; scene safety on the fire ground, when, where and how to rehabilitate firefighters at hazardous scenes and duties and responsibilities of the On-scene Safety Officer

ASSISTANT CHIEF of OPERATIONS, 72hrs

VECTRUS
Kuwait
08.2012 - 11.2016
  • Supervised a shift of 29 firefighters
  • Used my knowledge in basic as well as specialized equipment to ensure personnel in my response area were trained to mitigate any emergency response
  • Responsible for an area covering 150 square miles and was required to implement emergency response plans for emergencies ranging from trash fires to magor air craft crashes
  • Incident Commander on a variety of emergency incidents to include but not limited to aircraft mishaps/crashes, structural fires, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical responses
  • Provided oversight on the inspections of over 700 facilities at 4 distinct geographical locations
  • Participated in the planning, and evaluation of all base wide exercises with the US Army
  • Trained newcomers on the importance of fire safety and actions to take to ensure proper notification

ASSISTANT CHIEF of OPERATIONS, 72hrs

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Kuwait
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Supervised the control and extinguishment of various fire emergencies including but not limited to: Aircraft, Structural, and Fuels
  • Facilitated meetings with the Kuwaiti Marine Fire Department to coordinate training opportunities to establish response protocol
  • Initiated joint training with the Kuwaiti Fire Service to validate cohesiveness and ensure success
  • Conducted internal training evolutions to better prepare for imminent emergency situations
  • Briefed the Project Manager on operational status concerning personnel, apparatus, tools and equipment

FIRE CHIEF, 40hrs

EXELIS
Curacao
10.2010 - 01.2012
  • Used my knowledge of Fire theory, the principles of fire protection, methods of mitigating emergency responses and problem solving and the proper practices to successfully managed a United States Air Force Forward Operating Location.
  • Managed a flight of 37 firefighters to include a Deputy Fire Chief and two Assistant Chiefs of Operations
  • Completed an annual budget to forecast need and identify items and/or services of necessity
  • Managed a fire protection program that received zero deficiencies during a ISO 9001 recertification
  • Provided guidance and support to shift workers
  • Advised the Site Manager on all fire related issues

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF / TRAINING OFFICER, 40hrs

EXELIS
Curacao
01.2010 - 10.2010
  • Assumed the position of Fire Chief in the absence of the incumbent
  • Provided administrative direction and leadership to all fire department functions
  • Assisted in the revision of all fire department policies and procedures
  • Facilitated meeting with the Government to ensure contract compliance
  • Completed 23 certification packages for fire certification
  • Conducted safety briefings and validated facility inspection reports

ASSISTANT CHIEF of OPS and TRAINING, 72hrs

PAE
Djibouti
02.2008 - 01.2010
  • Supervised a shift of 17 firefighters
  • Assumed the role of incident Commander on all emergency incidents on base as well as the surrounding area of responsibility
  • Managed the facility inspection program to ensure personnel safety
  • Completed the annual training plan as derived from NAVAIR 00-80R-14
  • Completed and submitted certification packages to be evaluated by AFCESA (presently AFCEC)
  • Assisted the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines to develop training scenarios to validate the readiness of the installation as well as provide clarity when incidents involve multiple agencies

Previous Assignments

Various
  • Hurlburt Field (92/98), Soto Cano AB (98/99), Lackland/Randolph AFB (99/03, Alaska (03/04), Ecuador (04/08)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
Current

Associate of Arts -

CCAF
06-2001

Skills

  • Wing Inspection Team member (WIT)
  • Response Task Force Team member (RTF)
  • Civil Engineering Security Assistant
  • Liaison for Sandia National Laboratory
  • Liaison for Albuquerque International Airport
  • Crisis communications
  • Workload prioritization
  • Emergency response procedures
  • First response services
  • Public education
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Fire department procedures
  • Incident safety
  • Administration and management
  • Partnership Development
  • Contract Negotiation

Certification

  • NREMT - Mar 2026 (E3142533)
  • Fire Officer IV
  • Fire Instructor III
  • Fire Inspector III
  • Fire Investigator I
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Haz-Mat Awareness/Operations/Technician/Incident Commander
  • Driver Operator Pumper/ARFF/Mobile Water Supply
  • Telecommunicator I/II
  • Wildland S-130/S-190/L-180
  • VBLSS Green Belt
  • FEMA 100/200/300/400/700/800
  • Speak, read and write Spanish
  • Active Secret Clearance

Accomplishments

  • NCO Professional Military Education Honor Graduate
  • As an Assistant Chief in Djibouti, Africa, I completed a 60 hour Leadership Course
  • Completed Training and obtain my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, National Fire Service Staff and Command Course, 2019
  • Outstanding Unit Award
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Firefighter of the Quarter (2), Hurlburt Field AFB (Mil 1997)
  • Firefighter of the Year, Hurlburt Field AFB, (Mil 1997)
  • Firefighter of the Quarter, Lackland AFB (Mil 2000)
  • Officer of the Quarter (2), Manta Air Base, Ecuador (2005 and 2006)
  • Officer of the Year, Manta Air Base, Ecuador (2006)
  • Officer of the Year, Djibouti, Africa (2009)
  • Chief Officer of the Year, DynCorp, Kuwait (2012)
  • Chief Officer of the Quarter (2), Vance AFB, (2017)
  • Chief Officer of the Year, Vance AFB, (2017)
  • Outstanding Performance Appraisals
  • Civilian of the Quarter, Kirtland AFB, (2021, 2022)

Additional Information

CMSgt David Clifford (R) - David.Clifford@us.af.mil - 757-765-7114

Fire Chief Lewis Everett (R) - Everett-1@sbcglobal.net - 210-887-8710

Fire Chief Kenneth Garris (R) - Ken.Garris@yahoo.com - 210-255-0533

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Deputy Fire Chief

Department Of The Air Force
05.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT CHIEF of HEALTH and SAFETY GS-11, 60hrs

Department Of The Air Force
08.2022 - 05.2024

BATTALION CHIEF of TRAINING GS-10, 60hrs

Department of The AIR FORCE
07.2021 - 08.2022

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, 40hrs

ASRC FEDERAL
07.2017 - 07.2021

ASSISTANT CHIEF of HEALTH and SAFETY, 40hrs

ASRC FEDERAL
11.2016 - 06.2017

ASSISTANT CHIEF of OPERATIONS, 72hrs

VECTRUS
08.2012 - 11.2016

ASSISTANT CHIEF of OPERATIONS, 72hrs

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
01.2012 - 08.2012

FIRE CHIEF, 40hrs

EXELIS
10.2010 - 01.2012

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF / TRAINING OFFICER, 40hrs

EXELIS
01.2010 - 10.2010

ASSISTANT CHIEF of OPS and TRAINING, 72hrs

PAE
02.2008 - 01.2010

Previous Assignments

Various

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

University of Central Oklahoma

Associate of Arts -

CCAF
ANTWAUN D. MCCLELLAND