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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Assignments
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Barry Bentley

Wadsworth,OH

Summary

With strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, well-equipped to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Poised to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Retired Lieutenant

City of Cleveland Fire Department
06.1993 - 09.2023
  • Thirty years’ experience maintaining and driving numerous type of emergency vehicles
  • Thirty years’ experience radio communications
  • Served sixteen years on CFD Rescue Squads including ten years as a member of CFD Technical Rescue Company (TAC-5)
  • Eleven years as Cleveland Fire Dispatcher & CFD Bureau of Communications Director of Training for CFD Dispatchers, Call Takers/Operators and Watch Officers
  • Established the training curriculum for all Cleveland Fire Dispatchers
  • Designed, drafted and maintained updates and changes to training curriculum as needed
  • Assisted in the oversight of major CAD upgrade for Cleveland Division of Fire Dispatch Center from Intergraph version 8.1 to version 9.3 (2017)
  • Assisted the Director of Communications with the establishment of new Fire Dispatch Center 'Policies and Procedures' for the Cleveland Division of Fire
  • Assisted in the oversight of ProQa call taker software implementation (2020)
  • 8.5 years’ experience in Fire Dispatch, Communications and Training
  • Assignments: Cleveland Fire Training Academy (June 1993), Cleveland Fire Engine 33 (1993-1995), Cleveland Fire Engine 9 (1995-1996), Cleveland Rescue Squad 2 (1996-2002), Cleveland Technical Rescue (TAC-5) (2002-2012), Cleveland Fire Dispatch Center (2012-2024), Cleveland Fire Bureau of Communications (2016-2024)
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Owner/Operator

The Window Washing Company
06.1996 - 06.2012
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.

Education

Firefighter II -

EMT- Basic -

Certified EFD -

01.2019

Promotion to Fire Lieutenant -

01.2016

Swift Water Rescue 1 -

01.2012

Elevator Rescue 1 -

01.2011

Confined Space Rescue 2 -

01.2002

Dive Rescue 1 -

01.2002

Dive Rescue 2 -

01.2002

Dry Suit Certified -

01.2002

Collapse Rescue 2 -

01.2001

Haz/Mat Tech -

01.1997

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and responsible

Assignments

  • Cleveland Fire Training Academy, 06/01/93
  • Cleveland Fire Engine 33, 01/01/93, 01/01/95
  • Cleveland Fire Engine 9, 01/01/95, 01/01/96
  • Cleveland Rescue Squad 2, 01/01/96, 01/01/02
  • Cleveland Technical Rescue (TAC-5), 01/01/02, 01/01/12
  • Cleveland Fire Dispatch Center, 01/01/12, 01/01/24
  • Cleveland Fire Bureau of Communications, 01/01/16, 01/01/24

Timeline

Owner/Operator

The Window Washing Company
06.1996 - 06.2012

Retired Lieutenant

City of Cleveland Fire Department
06.1993 - 09.2023

EMT- Basic -

Certified EFD -

Promotion to Fire Lieutenant -

Swift Water Rescue 1 -

Elevator Rescue 1 -

Confined Space Rescue 2 -

Dive Rescue 1 -

Dive Rescue 2 -

Dry Suit Certified -

Collapse Rescue 2 -

Haz/Mat Tech -

Firefighter II -

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