Charles McLemore
Canton,TX
Summary
Seasoned Fire Lieutenant with solid background in fire services management, emergency response coordination, and team leadership. Strengths lie in strategic planning, communication, and problem-solving coupled with physical agility and resilience. Record of improving efficiency while ensuring safety and adherence to protocols in previous roles. Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure while maintaining composure and focus during crises.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City of Dallas Fire Department
Dallas, TX
05.1995 - Current
- Directed and coordinated firefighting operations to ensure safety of personnel, property and public;.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters;.
- Supervised the maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment and supplies;.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Management
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TXSome College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TXSome College (No Degree) - Paramedic
El Centro College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Emergency Management
- Disaster preparedness
- Life and property protection
- Incident safety
- First response services
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire department procedures
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Firefighting procedures
- Emergency Response
Affiliations
Member of Dallas Fire Local 58 Association Executive Board for over 15 years.
- Positions held include, shift representative, 1st Vice President
- Represent our members at conventions, department representation, assist members in need
- President of Otis Banks Burial Fund.
- President and co-founder of Local 58 Relief Fund.
- Squad Officer TXTF2
- Charter Member Dallas USAR Team
Accomplishments
- 2013-Julius Shepps Community Service Award
- 2014-Barney A. McKenzie Humanitarian Award
Certification
- Master Firefighter
- Arson Investigator
- Certified Driver Operator
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space
- ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800,
- Water Rescue Awareness
- Structural Collapse
- Instructor Certified I,II
- Officer Certified I,II
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
City of Dallas Fire Department
05.1995 - Current
- Master Firefighter
- Arson Investigator
- Certified Driver Operator
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space
- ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800,
- Water Rescue Awareness
- Structural Collapse
- Instructor Certified I,II
- Officer Certified I,II
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Management
West Texas A&M University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Trinity Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Trinity Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic
El Centro College
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