Charles Circo Jr

Sept 2017 : Environment of Care and Life Safety Regulatory Coordinator at Omaha Campus

• Ensured Joint Commission regulatory compliance for security, medical equipment, life safety, utilities, and emergency preparedness.

January of 2018: began position as Environment of Care and Life Safety Regulatory Coordinator for Lincoln Hospital in addition to Omaha Hospital campus

January of 2021: assumed role of Emergency Management Coordinator for both Omaha, Lincoln, Madonna St Jane de Chantal and Madonna ProActive locations.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Direction of 4 committees for 2 hospital campus locations: Environmental Safety Committees and Emergency Preparedness Committees
• Led investigation and reporting of all Emergency Management/ Environmental Safety events.
• Planning and performance of Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Management exercises and education across enterprise
• Direct contracted Hospital Security staffing and investigate any Security event(s)
• Acted as Liaison to Omaha Metropolitan Healthcare Coalition and Southeast Nebraska Healthcare Coalition while participating in the Local Planning Committee of the Lincoln Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency.
• Oversight of hospital Environmental Safety and Security Management Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and authorship to approximately 33 Hospital Policy or Procedures.
• Developed and implemented emergency response plans for diverse scenarios.
• Coordinated training sessions to enhance team readiness and compliance.
• Evaluated performance of emergency response teams following incidents, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities within hospital operations.
• Facilitated communication between departments during crisis management drills.
• Led post-incident reviews to improve future emergency response strategies.
• Monitored developments in emergency management best practices, updating policies and procedures accordingly for continued effectiveness.
• Author and Project Management of several FEMA Grant Awards (2019, 2023)

Certified Hospital Emergency Professional (CHEP)

Certified Disaster Emergency Professional (CDEP)

Completed on site inspections within assigned areas (Nebraska and Iowa).

• Field Surveys: Driving to designated locations to conduct on-site physical inspections of residential homes or commercial properties.
• Risk Assessments: Identifying observable hazards, unusual liabilities, structural conditions, and safety violations.
• Documentation & Mapping: Taking detailed field photographs, measuring building exteriors, and calculating accurate square footage or replacement costs.
• Reporting: Compiling the collected data and uploading it into proprietary software systems like OSITrac for underwriting review

Feb. 1992 to May 1992: completed training academy at Omaha Fire Department

May 1992 - Assigned as Firefighter responded to all emergency calls for fire, rescue and medical emergencies

1995 - Acting Fire Apparatus Engineer - operated/drove fire apparatus(Ladder truck, Engine or medic unit)

2000 -Promoted to Captain

• assigned in suppression: supervision of crew(s) responding to fire, rescue or medical emergencies.

2003 Completed Paramedic training through Creighton University.

• National Registry Certification as a NREMT-P

2003 assigned as Captain-Paramedic on medic unit

2006 - Captain/Paramedic assigned to Aerial Truck

2006 - Acted as Battalion Chief, coordinating and commanding fire scenes, rescue operations, and complex medical emergencies.

• Coordinated and commanded fire scenes, rescue, or complex medical emergency responses after assuming rank.

2009 - Captain/Fire Inspector (N.F.P.A. C.F.I.-1)

• Assigned in Fire Prevention Bureau within the Omaha Fire Department.
• Enforcement of Life Safety and International Fire Code at a variety of occupancies.
• Enforcement of Title 158 and Title 159 as Flammable Liquid storage tank inspector.

Utilized various skills

• Supervised emergency response teams to ensure effective and timely incident management.
• Conducted regular safety drills to maintain team preparedness and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Led community engagement initiatives, educating the public on fire safety and prevention measures.
• Addressed complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.