Chad Ponder
Magee,MS
Summary
Safety-focused professional with knowledge and skills for working effectively in emergency situations. I have excellent written, verbal, and time management skills, a critical thinker capable of working independently or in a group setting. Passionate about protecting lives and property through law enforcement, hazardous materials response, firefighting, emergency medicine, and emergency management skills. I am a graduate of Columbia Southern University with a degree in Fire Science and possess numerous certifications from accredited training organizations. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings, weekends, and emergency and other unusual circumstances
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Manager
Mississippi Board Of Animal Health
01.2022 - Current
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
- Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administered and reported on progress of such grants.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating department goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Respond and manage emergencies related to agriculture and animal disease in order to protect the public health, animals, and livestock.
Corporate Trainer/Health Safety Manager
E3 Environmental
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Responsible teaching and coordinating rope rescue, confined space rescue; hazardous materials awareness, operations, technician, specialist & Incident Command.
- Conducted driver, Forklift, telehandler, heavy equipment operations training.
- MHSA compliant mining training.
- Industrial equipment operation.
- Risk and hazard analysis for hazardous materials and other high hazard jobs.
- Environmental, Water & Air monitoring with a wide variety of monitoring equipment.
- NFPA,OSHA,DOT, law/Standard research, interpretation, and enforcement.
- conducting Health and Safety, JSA, and HASP plans.
- Site & Job audits.
- Response equipment audits & procurement.
- Response to chemical and biological incidents.
- Developed and implemented safety programs
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents [Number]%
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations
- Devised and maintained compliance recordkeeping processes to support initiatives
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals
- Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations
- Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients
Instructor Advanced
Mississippi State Fire Academy
06.2011 - 01.2019
- Responsible for teaching and coordinating rope rescue, confined space rescue.
- Hazardous materials awareness, operations, technician, specialist & Incident Command.
- Clandestine lab awareness & refresher training.
- Conducted HSEEP tabletop & Full-scale exercises.
- Vehicle and machinery extrication.
- Terrorism/ active shooter and CBRNE training.
- Recruit industrial firefighter training according to NFPA and OSHA standards.
- NFPA,OSHA,DOT, law/standard research, interpretation, and enforcement.
- Conducting Health and Safety, JSA, and HASP plans.
Associate Training Specialist
Rescue and Industrial Training Programs, Emergency Services Training Institute, TEEX Texas A&M University System
01.2006 - 06.2011
- Responsible for teaching Confined Space, Rope Rescue, Trench Rescue in accordance to NFPA standards and OSHA regulations.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Trained and mentored [Number] new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
- Used various learning suites to implement [Number] new e-learning and American Language Courses
Training Officer
Brandon Fire Department
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Responsible for delivering and coordinating all fire department training for fire, EMS, and special operations, Responsible for maintaining all training records and certifications
- Responsible for all budgeting aspects for the training division, for quality assurance of EMS and maintaining all EMS related equipment
- Responsible for maintaining all hazardous material monitoring equipment, and responsible for developing and implementing policy’s related to the training division and EMS
- Conducted Multi agency readiness exercises for Haz-Mat and MCI events.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Brandon Fire Department
- Responsible providing advanced life support, and all duties associated with the fire service
- Responsible for maintaining all equipment related to emergency response.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
- Developed and implemented fire safety plans to increase preparedness and rapid response
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call
Associate Instructor
Mississippi State Fire Academy
- Responsible for teaching Rope rescue, Confined space rescue, Hazardous materials awareness, operations, and technician, Clandestine lab awareness, pesticide emergencies, automobile extrication, terrorism and CBRNE training, and recruit firefighter training according to NFPA and OSHA standards.
Narcotics Investigator
Magee Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Responsible for conducting covert and overt operations related to the enforcement of all state and federal laws related to controlled substance
- Responsible for maintaining all records, and reports related to drug enforcement
- Responsible for maintaining all evidence related to narcotics enforcement.
Training Officer
Magee Fire Department (Volunteer)
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Responsible for teaching NFPA standard training to department members and members of county departments, maintained all records related to training
- Responsible for developing policies and protocols for the department
- Responsible for conducting single and multi-company training evolutions involving multiple agencies.
K-9 Officer
Magee Police Department
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsible for all duties related to handling a narcotics detector dog, Responsible for maintaining all evidence related to narcotics enforcement
- Responsible for training and maintaining all records and training aids for supporting K-9 operations, responsible for the enforcement of all state and federal laws related to traffic and controlled substance laws.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups
- Collected, preserved and analyzed evidence found at crime scenes
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers
- Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations
- Testified in court during certain criminal cases
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations
- Conducted surveillance to detect suspicious activity
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures
- Enforced speed and parking laws by issuing citations and tickets after infractions
Education
Certificate - Emergency Medicine
University Of Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi2003
University of southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MississippiBachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama2011
High School Diploma -
Magee High School
Magee, Mississippi05.1992
Skills
- Course & Curriculum Design
- New Employee Training
- Data Tracking
- Training Assessment
- Performance Monitoring
- Human Resources
- Staff Training
- Educational Material Development
- Policy Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Lecturing
- Research
- Course Development
- Emergency Planning
- Partnership Development
- Damage Assessment
- Disaster Planning
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Patient Care
- Project Management
- Crisis Management
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Emergency Response
- EH&S Reporting
- Hazardous Materials
- Site Inspections
- Environmental Audits
- Site Remediation
- Decontamination and Safety
- Contaminant Management
- Property Damage Assessment
- Situational Awareness
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Grant Administration
- Technical Guidance
- Microsoft & Adobe programs
- Force Protection
- Interpersonal Skills
- Regulation & Standard Interpretation
Specialized Training
- Firefighter NFPA 1001-I-II
- Driver/Operator NFPA 1002
- Driver/Operator NFPA 1002 Train the Trainer Aerial/Pumper
- Airport Firefighter 1003
- Haz-Mat Basic Concepts NFPA 472 awareness level
- Haz-Mat Concept Implementation NFPA 472 Operational level
- Hazardous Materials Technician NFPA 472 (IFSAC) level-I
- Hazardous Materials Technician NFPA 472 level-II
- Haz/Mat Technician for surface Transportation (SERTC)
- HazMat/WMD Technician for Surface Transportation
- Advance Haz-Mat Life Support Provider
- Advance Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents
- Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
- WMD HAZ-MAT Technician Training Course
- Highway Transportation Emergency Response/Transfer Specialist (MSFA/E3)
- High-pressure /Transfer Specialist (/E3)
- WMD Technical Emergency Response to Terrorism (COBRA)
- WMD Basic Concepts: Public Works
- WMD Personal Protective Equipment Course
- WMD Mass Casualty Decontamination Course
- Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Materials Technicians
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
- WMD Incident Command (COBRA)
- Advanced Chemical & Biological Integrated Response Course
- WMD Basic Agricultural Emergency Response Training (COBRA)
- Intro Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Course
- Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (USAMRICD)
- Chlorine Institute CHLOREP team training (2012- Present)
- Hazardous Materials Technologies: Sampling, Monitoring, and Detection (CDP)
- Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration (CDP)
- Highway Emergency Response Specialist (SERTC)
- Leadership and Management of Surface Transportation Incidents (SERTC)
- Tank Car Specialist (SERTC)
- Tank Car Specialist (Advanced) (SERTC)
- Tactical HazMat Operations in Surface Transportation (SERTC)
- CBRNE Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Course
- Basic Trench Rescue Technician Course
- Fire Department Safety Officer (IFSAC) 1521
- Mississippi Smoke Diver
- Mississippi Certified Advance Rescue Technician
- Fire service Instructor NFPA 1041I-II-III (IFSAC)
- Challenges for Local Training Officers
- Rope Rescue I
- Rope Rescue II-40 hrs
- Swiftwater rescue Level 1&2
- Confined-Space Rescue
- Fire Officer NFPA 1021 I-II- III-IV (IFSAC)
- Passenger Train Emergency Response I
- Fireground Leadership
- NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician
- NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue Technician
- NFPA 1006 Trench Rescue Technician
- NFPA 1006 Vehicle and Machinery rescue I & II
- AZ Vortex instructor Workshop
- NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade-Exterior
- Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
- WMD Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
- WMD Emergency Medical Services Course (COBRA)
- Farm-Medic Provider
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Provider
- Neonate Resuscitation Program Provider
- Basic Disaster Life Support
- Advance Disaster life Support
- Advance Medical Life Support
- BLS for Healthcare provider (AHA)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Course (NAEMT)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Course (NAEMT)
- Advanced Wilderness Life Support
- Basic Supervisory Course- 40 Hrs (MS SPB)
- Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy (97-2) - 10 weeks
- Tactical Breaching for First Responders- 16 hrs
- Tactical Rope & Fast Rope Operations (GTI)
- Interview And Interrogation-40 hrs
- Lab Safety For Patrol Officers-20 hrs
- Clandestine laboratory Investigations I-8 hrs
- Small Town and Rural Drug Enforcement Train The Trainer -40 hrs
- Standardized Field Sobriety Certified-24 hrs (certification #2275)
- Drug Abuse Recognition-24 hr
Professional Cerfications
Mississippi State Certified Fire Firefighter I-II
Mississippi State Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Paramedic
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications “Airport Firefighter 1003”
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications “Rope Rescue Technician Level I and II”
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications “Confined Space Rescue Level I and II”
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications “Trench Rescue Technician Level I and II”
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications “NFPA 1041Instructor Level I-II-III”
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications “Vehicle and Machinery Level I”
Industrial Emergency Response Specialist- TEEX-ESTI
American Heart Association Instructor: BLS, PALS, ACLS
Timeline
Emergency Manager
Mississippi Board Of Animal Health
01.2022 - Current
Corporate Trainer/Health Safety Manager
E3 Environmental
01.2019 - 12.2023
Instructor Advanced
Mississippi State Fire Academy
06.2011 - 01.2019
Associate Training Specialist
Rescue and Industrial Training Programs, Emergency Services Training Institute, TEEX Texas A&M University System
01.2006 - 06.2011
Training Officer
Brandon Fire Department
01.2000 - 12.2005
Narcotics Investigator
Magee Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2005
K-9 Officer
Magee Police Department
01.1998 - 01.2000
Training Officer
Magee Fire Department (Volunteer)
01.1997 - 01.2005
Firefighter/Paramedic
Brandon Fire Department
Associate Instructor
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Certificate - Emergency Medicine
University Of Mississippi
University of southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Magee High School
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