Benjamin Juhola
Chelmsford,MA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record with the Town of Lincoln, enhancing firefighter safety and public education. Excelled in crew leadership and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in incident command and fostering teamwork, demonstrated through successful cross-departmental collaborations and mentorship of new firefighters.
Experienced fire service professional prepared for leadership role. Proven ability to manage emergency situations, ensure safety protocols, and lead teams effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in dynamic environments, and consistently achieve operational goals. Skilled in incident command, firefighting techniques, and emergency medical response. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Town of Lincoln
08.2004 - Current
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Created comprehensive pre-incident planning documents to facilitate efficient responses in high-risk environments.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis sessions, utilizing lessons learned to refine operational guidelines and enhance future responses in similar situations.
- Evaluated personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying individual strengths to match skill sets with appropriate assignments.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Improved fire personnel response times by implementing efficient training programs and drills.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Directed work of 4-14 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires or incidents requiring additional manpower.
Construction Foreman
Paglia Plastering
10.2000 - Current
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05-1999
Skills
- Firefighter safety
- Incident command
- Public education
- Incident safety
- Fire department procedures
- Crew leadership
- Physical fitness
- Self motivation
- Incident reporting
- Public speaking
- Training oversight
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System Certification - National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
- Fire Instructor I, II Certifications – Pro Board accredited certifying body.
- Fire Officer I, II National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
- Hydraulics license - Operate heavy equipment
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Town of Lincoln
08.2004 - Current
Construction Foreman
Paglia Plastering
10.2000 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System Certification - National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
- Fire Instructor I, II Certifications – Pro Board accredited certifying body.
- Fire Officer I, II National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
- Hydraulics license - Operate heavy equipment
Associate of Science - Business Management
Northern Essex Community College
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