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Benjamin L. Prince

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Spring Lake Fire Department
07.2022 - Current
  • Reports directly to the assigned Fire Captain and assists with planning, supervising, and conducting all assigned fire and rescue-related duties which include emergency response, fire suppression and rescue (e.g
  • Entry, ventilation, salvage work, and hazardous materials containment), fire clean-up and overhaul, and operating fire apparatus
  • Responsible for maintaining fire apparatus, equipment, the station, and grounds
  • Supervises fire department personnel in conjunction with the Fire Captain; oversees station and equipment maintenance, and enforces department rules and regulations
  • Performs Incident Command or Incident Command System functions, maintains records, compiles information, and prepares reports
  • Serves as the shift Supervisor of personnel in the absence of the Fire Captain
  • Additional duties include participation in fire and life safety education programs for businesses, groups, and daycares
  • As the recruitment officer, trains new staff and provides in-service training, evaluates employee performance, and maintains discipline while overseeing participation in training and instruction programs through individual study and attendance at scheduled drills, classes, and meetings

Combat Engineer/Horizontal Construction Engineer

NC National Guard
01.2021 - Current
  • Was the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for land clearing and grading operations during Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina
  • Primary trainer for Hurricane Response- Planned, prepared and executed operations for approximately 6 State Active Duty Missions (SAD) for hurricanes and winter weather
  • Performed water rescue and assisted local agencies with evacuation of subjects trapped
  • Directly supervised approximately 12 personnel and 8 vehicles
  • Assisted with coordination and movement of multiple state and federal agencies
  • Responsibilities include preparing and installing firing systems for demolition and explosives (placing and detonating explosives), explosive hazards, constructing wire obstacles, basic urban operations and operation of heavy equipment to include road construction, building inspection and building engineering
  • Also construct fighting positions, obstacles, and defensive positions
  • Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers, and detect mines visually or with mine detectors

Heavy Machinery Operator/Maintainer, Septic Installation and Repair

Carolina Land Specialist, LLC.
01.2016 - Current
  • Manages finances, pay of employees, bookkeeping, and scheduling of jobs
  • Performs installation and repair on septic systems, water mitigation drains (french drains, catch basins, etc.)
  • Operates and maintains heavy gasoline/diesel powered engineering and construction equipment such as motorgrader, rollers (soil compactor, tandem, sheepsfoot), trench diggers and tractors; front loaders, backhoes, bulldozers and excavators
  • Builds/rebuilds roads and private roads/driveways, grades surfaces and compacts soil
  • Operates wheeled and crawler-type traction machines to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth

Education

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Situational awareness

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 4 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 30+ in the development of Ducket Top Road, Town of Marshall, Black Mountain, Fair View, Hot Springs, and French Broad River.


Day Phone

910-591-9045

Key Certifications

  • North Carolina Firefighter Level II Certification
  • North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician certification
  • North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I certification
  • North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification
  • North Carolina Driver/Operator Pumps & Aerials certification
  • North Carolina Technical Rescuer: Swiftwater, Water Rescue, Vehicle, Ropes.
  • North Carolina Fire Inspector I (probationary)
  • North Carolina Instructor II
  • North Carolina Class A Driver License
  • NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 400, 700, 800
  • NFA Leadership I, II, and III
  • CPS Technician
  • OSHA 10

Certification

CDL Class A

EMT Basic

NFA Leadership 1,2,3

OSHA 10

Heavy Equipment Operator (US Army)

Secret Clearance

Timeline

Supervisor

Spring Lake Fire Department
07.2022 - Current

Combat Engineer/Horizontal Construction Engineer

NC National Guard
01.2021 - Current

Heavy Machinery Operator/Maintainer, Septic Installation and Repair

Carolina Land Specialist, LLC.
01.2016 - Current

Fayetteville Technical Community College