Bernard Schweter

Enthusiastic leader with 20 plus years of experience planning, leading and improving skill and process functions. A dedicated public servant. Possess 30 years of firefighting experience derived from a multitude of outstanding role models. Highly trained Firefighter/Paramedic proficient in equipment, techniques and methods useful for managing emergency events. Coordinate safety-first approaches to every emergency scene. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. A proven critical thinker in stressful situations. Results-driven business management professional with broad scope of experience encompassing problem resolution. Possess 20 years' of proven ability to assess operational capabilities, create and implement process improvements, and streamline operations for efficiency. Strategic in developing policies, managing educational activities and EMS/Fire activities. Focused on motivating staff and working with diverse personality types by setting a good example and giving clear direction to drive improvements. Talented instructor employing creative teaching strategies to engage students fully in the learning process. Tech-savvy educator with more than 20 years in a community college environment. Effectively uses cutting-edge learning technology and strategies. Committed to public service education and community service. Motivating and talented educator driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners. Enthusiastic leader with 20 plus years of experience planning, leading and improving skill and process functions.

State of Ohio Paramedic, State Certified EMS Instructor, State of Ohio Firefighter II, State Certified Fire Instructor, State of Ohio Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I & II, Blue Card Certified, Hazmat Technician, Advanced Rope Rescue, Certified Tower Rescue, Certified Advanced Rescue Diver, Advanced Swift Water Rescue, Certified Advanced Confined Space, Certified Advanced Structural Collapse Certified. Certified ITLS Instructor, Certified AMLS Instructor, Certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor