Charles NameMeyer
Tooele
Summary
Dedicated and experienced firefighter with a proven track record of effectively leading teams and responding to various emergencies. Seeking a challenging position that allows me to utilize my skills and expertise in firefighting and emergency response.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain, Tooele City Fire Department
Tooele City Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
- Serve as a Captain on a volunteer basis, leading and coordinating emergency response operations
- Provide guidance and support to team members during emergencies, ensuring effective mitigation and response
- Maintain an organized workflow and balance workload among volunteers for efficient operations
- Successfully maintain cooperative wildland system
- Collaborate with other captains and department leadership to develop and implement training programs for volunteers
- Drive and operate firefighting equipment, including brush trucks and rescue trucks
- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure all team members are up to date on training and certifications
- Respond to a wide range of emergencies, including structural fires, vehicle fires, vehicle extrication, technical rescues, vegetation fires, hazardous materials emergencies, and public service calls within the city limits of Tooele and surrounding communities.
Fire Inspector, Tooele City Fire Department
Tooele City Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with current IFC codes and city ordinances as a fire inspector I worked closely with business owners to identify and address any code violations or safety hazards
- I provided guidance and recommendations on necessary improvements or modifications to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations while maintaining positive working relationships
- Document all inspections and findings accurately
- They maintained detailed records of the inspection process, including any violations, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections
- Assisting in Fire Investigations: In the event of a fire incident, being involved in assisting with fire investigations
- Assisted in determine the cause and origin of the fire, supporting the overall fire investigation process.
Captain, Dugway Proving Ground
Dugway Proving Ground
04.2008 - Current
- Lead a team of 3-8 firefighters in emergency response operations
- Record daily tasks, fire inspections, incident reports, vehicle maintenance records, and training records using the Emergency Reporting System (ERS)
- Drive and operate firefighting equipment, including brush trucks and rescue trucks
- Schedule annual medical physicals for fire department personnel
- Conduct ATV/UTV safety courses for residents and employees at Dugway Proving Ground
- Participate in fire prevention activities for the public and schools
- Successfully migrate and safely lead 3-8 firefighters in various emergency situations, including structure fires, HAZMAT emergencies, medical emergencies, wildland fires, vehicle fires and extrication, ARFF emergencies, and technical emergencies.
Firefighter, Tooele City Fire Department
Tooele City Fire Department
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Responded to a wide range of emergencies, including structural fires, vehicle fires, vegetation fires, hazardous materials emergencies, and public service calls within the city limits of Tooele and surrounding communities
- Completed required training and participated in Tooele City Fire Department activities, including fire prevention activities for the public and schools.
Firefighter, Dugway Proving Ground
Dugway Proving Ground
04.2000 - 01.2008
- Ensured completion of daily truck checks for emergencies and daily operations
- Responded to emergencies such as structure fires, HAZMAT emergencies, medical emergencies, wildland fires, vehicle fires and extrication, ARFF emergencies, and technical emergencies
- Completed daily firefighter training
- Participated in fire prevention activities for the public and schools.
Education
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities in emergency situations
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
- Extensive knowledge of firefighting equipment and techniques
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- Commitment to maintaining up-to-date certifications and training
Certification
- Firefighter I&II
- Driver Operator & Aerial
- Fire Officer I&I
- Fire Inspector I&II
- Fire Instructor I
- ARFF & ARFF D/O
- NREMT-B
- CPR
- Hazmat Awareness/Operations/Technician
- ICS 100/200/300/400/700/800
- Rope Rescue I&II
- Wildland Firefighter I
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- S-12 Chainsaw operations
- CES Foundation Course
- TIMS Traffic incident management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Captain, Tooele City Fire Department
Tooele City Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Fire Inspector, Tooele City Fire Department
Tooele City Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Firefighter, Tooele City Fire Department
Tooele City Fire Department
07.2020 - 01.2023
Captain, Dugway Proving Ground
Dugway Proving Ground
04.2008 - Current
Firefighter, Dugway Proving Ground
Dugway Proving Ground
04.2000 - 01.2008
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