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Cary Williamson

Ardmore,OK

Summary

Consummate firefighting professional and leader with more than 30 years of experience elevating emergency response functions across diverse stations. Effective in working with law enforcement and healthcare professionals in proper handling of dangerous situations. Skillful in driving efforts of up to 33 firefighters, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Chief

City of Ardmore
Ardmore, OK
05.2010 - Current
  • Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
  • Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
  • Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate staff regarding operational performance metrics such as response times.
  • Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
  • Collaborated with other community stakeholders on initiatives related to public safety information sharing systems.
  • Evaluated new technologies for use in improving firefighting capabilities within the jurisdiction.
  • Responded to emergency incidents at various locations within the jurisdiction when necessary.
  • Monitored changes in legislation that could affect fire service delivery within the jurisdiction.
  • Analyzed incident data from previous years in order to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Participated in professional organizations in order to stay abreast of industry trends.
  • Investigated complaints received from citizens relating to Fire Department operations.
  • Attended meetings with city council members or other governmental agencies as required.
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.

Deputy Fire Chief

City of Ardmore
Ardmore, OK
01.2007 - 05.2010
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness of fire department services.
  • Coordinated emergency response activities with other local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Monitored budgeting processes to ensure fiscal responsibility within the department.
  • Conducted investigations into causes of fires or hazardous material incidents.
  • Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
  • Assisted in developing short-term and long-term objectives for the Fire Department.
  • Evaluated staff performance on a regular basis to maintain high service quality levels.

Agent Supervisor

Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2000 - 01.2007
  • Ensured that all calls were handled in a timely manner with high quality standards.
  • Identified areas of improvement for the customer service department, such as training or process improvements.
  • Investigated fire scenes to determine the origin and cause of fires.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain information related to a fire investigation.
  • Collected evidence from fire scenes including physical evidence such as debris, burn patterns, and charred materials.
  • Analyzed laboratory results from arson samples for evidence of accelerants or other substances used in the commission of a crime.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from investigations and documenting all evidence collected at the scene.
  • Inspected buildings, equipment and processes to identify potential fire hazards.
  • Monitored compliance with established fire safety codes, laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Administrative Leadership

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2016

Associate of Science - Business

Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK
05-2011

Skills

  • Workload prioritization
  • Fire prevention
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Municipal Codes

Certification

  • Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) - Advanced Certification

Timeline

Fire Chief

City of Ardmore
05.2010 - Current

Deputy Fire Chief

City of Ardmore
01.2007 - 05.2010

Agent Supervisor

Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office
10.2000 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Administrative Leadership

University of Oklahoma

Associate of Science - Business

Murray State College

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