Carl H. Godfrin
Woonsocket
Summary
Aspiring Fire Chief committed to leveraging extensive knowledge, education, skills, and experience to enhance management and operations of fire department, delivering value to organization, membership, and stakeholders served by department.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Stow
01.2022 - Current
- Program delivery for Hazardous Materials Courses
Resident Instructor
Center for Domestic Preparedness
Anniston
01.2019 - Current
- Program Delivery for Hazardous Materials Operation/Technician Courses
Instructor
Rhode Island Fire Academy
Exeter
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Conduct lectures for Firefighter I & II certification classes.
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level Instructor.
- Participate in skills training and evaluation.
Lieutenant/Paramedic
East Providence Fire Department
East Providence
01.1999 - 01.2022
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies, including fire, flooding, and road accidents.
- Administered emergency medical services, encompassing first aid, CPR, and ALS.
- Executed light to heavy rescue functions during critical incidents.
- Controlled hazardous materials incidents to mitigate risks of fires or toxic spills.
- Conducted fire suppression operations in structural environments.
- Performed maintenance on fire hydrants and equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
- Participated in HAZMAT technician and technical rescue incident mitigation efforts.
- Facilitated department-wide fire and EMS training programs.
Instructor/Dean
American Safety Programs and Training
Providence
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Former Dean of Instructors.
- Lead lectures and lab sessions for EMT licensure classes.
- Perform Skills Evaluations for State EMS Licensure.
Education
Master of Science - Fire Executive Leadership - Public Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2024
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALOrange Beach, AL
Skills
- Emergency management and hazardous materials handling
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Fire suppression techniques
- Training program development
- Team leadership and public speaking
- Critical thinking
Licenses And Accomplishments
- Firefighter Level I & II (NFPA 1001-2013) Pro Board
- Hazardous Materials Technician (NFPA 1072-2017) Pro Board
- Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041-2002) Pro Board
- Fire Officer II (NFPA 1021-2020) Pro Board
- Health and Safety/Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521-2008) Pro Board
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I (NFPA 1035-2005) Pro Board
- Technical Rescue – Confined Space, Vehicle Rescue, Trench Rescue & Structural Collapse (NFPA 1670 & 1006)
- Paramedic Certification, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Licensed Rhode Island EMT-P/ EMS Instructor Coordinator
Affiliations
- Former Scout Leader for Cub Scout and Boy Scout troop
- Former Little League manager/coach
- Former Umpire in Chief for Little League Organization
- Former Member of Woonsocket Elk's Lodge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
01.2022 - Current
Resident Instructor
Center for Domestic Preparedness
01.2019 - Current
Instructor
Rhode Island Fire Academy
01.2014 - 01.2022
Instructor/Dean
American Safety Programs and Training
01.2011 - 01.2018
Lieutenant/Paramedic
East Providence Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Fire Executive Leadership - Public Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University