Barrett LaJeunesse
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Experienced emergency services leader with 15+ years in fire response, hazardous materials, and emergency management. Skilled in coordinating complex multi-agency responses, implementing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and enhancing community resilience through innovative problem-solving and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
32
32
+ Certifications
Work History
Operations Section Officer
Salt Lake County Emergency Management
01.2024 - Current
- Managed the operations of the Salt Lake County Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) during activations, ensuring seamless coordination of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).
- Developed, implemented, and maintained emergency management policies, including WebEOC administration and volunteer/resource management.
- Directed readiness of ECC operations, updating facility checklists and managing training programs for ESF personnel.
- Overseen implementation of CERT and S.A.F.E. Neighborhoods programs at a county-wide level.
- Collaborated with local agencies, private sectors, and public officials to design emergency activation plans and support disaster response.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills, boosting overall performance levels.
Fire Captain
Unified Fire Authority
05.2023 - Current
- Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue and other calls to protect life and property;
- Participates in fire prevention and training;
- Maintains the fire station and firefighting equipment
- Operated on a Hazardous Materials Rescue Company responding to Complex Hazardous Materials incidents
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
HazMat/Plans Specialist
FEMA-UTTF 1
01.2016 - Current
- Performs various hazardous materials functions including, but not limited to, detection, monitoring, sampling, mitigation and decontamination in Urban and rural disaster environments
- Responsible for the collection, processing, organizing, and displaying of all incident information as it relates to US&R resources. Also responsible for the preparation of future projections of the incident and any approved intelligence information.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Unified Fire Auhtority
04.2015 - 05.2023
- Safeguarded public welfare during emergency situations with proper traffic control measures while operating fire apparatus.
- Contributed to successful firefighting strategies by effectively communicating with incident commanders and crew members during emergencies.
- Expedited patient care delivery by driving ambulances when needed and assisting EMTs with medical equipment setup at scenes.
- Increased team efficiency by training junior firefighters on the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus.
- Bolstered incident scene safety through proficient deployment of ground ladders, ventilation fans, lighting systems, and other support equipment from fire apparatus.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Collaborated with department leadership to develop policies and procedures for fire apparatus operation, maintenance, and replacement planning.
- Supported firefighting operations with timely water supply management and pump operation.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department through adherence to standard operating procedures and guidelines for fire apparatus operation.
- Assisted in rescue operations by skillfully operating aerial devices on fire apparatus.
Firefighter
Unified Fire Auhtority
07.2008 - 04.2015
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Emergency Services Administration - Emergency Management
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT06.2019
Associates of Science - Fire Science
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT06.2019
Applied Associates of Science - Fire Science - Fire Officer Emphasis
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12.2013
Skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Discipline and focus
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Certification
- Firefighter I & II
- HazMat Ops, Awareness and Technician
- ADO Pumper/Aerial
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Inspector I
- Wildland Firefighter I (FFT2)
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- EMT - Basic
- IS 100, 200, 700, 800
- ICS 300/400
- IS 2200 - Basic EOC Functions
- G2300 - Intermediate EOC Functions
- IS-00235, Emergency Planning
- IS-2002, Introduction to Operational Planning
- G-191, ICS/EOC Interface
- E0101 - Foundations of Emergency Management
- E0102 - Science of Disaster
- E0103 Planning - Emergency Management
- E0146 - HSEEP
- IS - 29 PIO Awareness
- R0831, Command and Control of Incident Operations
- S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
- S-270, Basic Air Operations
- S-290, Intermediate Wildfire Behavior
- HMT PER 272, Hazardous Materials Technician
- HT PER 261, Hazardous Materials Technologies: Sampling, Monitoring and Detection
- AHA CPR/1st Aid Instructor
Timeline
Operations Section Officer
Salt Lake County Emergency Management
01.2024 - Current
Fire Captain
Unified Fire Authority
05.2023 - Current
HazMat/Plans Specialist
FEMA-UTTF 1
01.2016 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Unified Fire Auhtority
04.2015 - 05.2023
Firefighter
Unified Fire Auhtority
07.2008 - 04.2015
Associates of Science - Fire Science
Utah Valley University
Applied Associates of Science - Fire Science - Fire Officer Emphasis
Utah Valley University
- Firefighter I & II
- HazMat Ops, Awareness and Technician
- ADO Pumper/Aerial
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Inspector I
- Wildland Firefighter I (FFT2)
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Advanced EMT
- NIMS 100, 100 FDA, 100 FWA, 100 HCB, 100 HB, 100 LEB, 100 PWB, 100 SCA, 200, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 706 and 800
- ICS 300/400
- IS-00235, Emergency Planning
- IS-2002, Introduction to Operational Planning
- G-191, ICS/EOC Interface
- R0831, Command and Control of Incident Operations
- S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
- S-270, Basic Air Operations
- S-290, Intermediate Wildfire Behavior
- HMT PER 272, Hazardous Materials Technician
- HT PER 261, Hazardous Materials Technologies: Sampling, Monitoring and Detection
- AHA CPR/1st Aid Instructor
Bachelors of Science - Emergency Services Administration - Emergency Management
Utah Valley University
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