Caleb Kamarad
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Experienced fire service professional with over 20 years of expertise in fire suppression, emergency medical services, leadership, and operations management. Proven leader in both military and civilian capacities with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency, training personnel, and ensuring mission success. Adept at handling high-pressure situations, coordinating complex responses, and mentoring teams to achieve excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Cheyenne Fire Rescue
02.2007 - Current
Acting Battalion Chief
- Directed and supervised firefighting personnel across multiple fire stations.
- Led fire suppression and rescue operations at the scene of emergencies, including structural fires, vehicle accidents, and hazardous material incidents.
Lieutenant/Paramedic
- Coordinated training sessions to maintain team readiness in firefighting techniques, medical protocols, and rescue operations.
- Developed and implemented operational guidelines and training programs to enhance departmental efficiency and preparedness.
Assistant Chief of Operations
Wyoming Air National Guard
04.2001 - Current
Interim Deputy Chief
- Supervised training programs, ensuring all personnel met proficiency requirements in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response.
- Interacted with other squadrons and groups on base to ensure mission success
Assistant Chief of Operations
- Directed all daily and emergency operations
- Supervised and directed all firefighters assigned to the unit
Assistant Chief of Training
- Oversaw fire department training programs to ensure personnel met Air Force, NFPA and IFSAC standards.
- Coordinated multiple Fire Officer and Driver Operator academies
Education
Leadership Cheyenne -
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University- Magna Cum Laude
01.2023
Managing Officer Program -
National Fire Academy
01.2019
Envision Leadership -
Front Range Fire Consortium
01.2012
Associate in Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Leadership development
- Operational coordination
- Team training
- Project management
- Incident command
- Communication skills
Certification
- Leadership Journey
- Leadership Encounter
- Shaping the Future
- Battalion Chief Academy
- Fire Officer IV
- HAZMAT Technician
- HAZMAT Incident Commander
- Fire Instructor II
- Fire Inspector II
- Incident Safety Officer
- NREMT-P
- Wyoming State Paramedic
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 703a, 800
- Driver/Operator: Pumper, Aerial, MWS, ARFF
- Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter
- Firefighter II
Professional achievements and community engagement
- Assistant Chief of Health and Safety – Al Udeid A.F.B.
- Assistant Chief of Operations Al Dhafra A.F.B
- Operation Freedom Sentinel Deployment Team Lead
- Chairman SOG Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Rules and Regulations Committee
- Peer Fitness Trainer
- Fire Academy Adjunct Instructor
- New Hire Interview Panel Member
- EMS Shift Trainer
- Paramedic Student Preceptor
- Field Training Officer of Paramedics
- American Legion Post 6 Baseball Board Member
Timeline
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Cheyenne Fire Rescue
02.2007 - Current
Assistant Chief of Operations
Wyoming Air National Guard
04.2001 - Current
Leadership Cheyenne -
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University- Magna Cum Laude
Managing Officer Program -
National Fire Academy
Envision Leadership -
Front Range Fire Consortium
Associate in Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
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