Chloe Belflower
Kotzebue,AK
Summary
EMS & firefighting professional and leader with more than 24 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 15 firefighters, ensuring efficiency and safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Fire Chief
City of Kotzebue Fire Department
Kotzebue, AK
07.2016 - Current
- Professional Firefighter 1: August 2008-Present
- Professional Fire Officer 1-August 2016-Present
- Hazmat Response Technician-AK/Proboard-October 2016-Present
- Fire Investigation Technician-AL/AK-November 2009-Present
- Rope Rescue Technician-Level 3: August 2020-Present (TEEX)
- Swiftwater Rescue-Level II (TEEX)-July 2018-Present
- Confined Space Entry-December 2015-Present (AL Fire College/TEEX)
- NOLS Wilderness First Responder-August 2015-Present
- IBSC Tactical Paramedic Certification-November 2010-Present
- IBSC Flight Paramedic Certification-December 2010-Present
- IBSC Critical Care Paramedic Certification-November 2010-Present
- IBSC Wilderness Paramedic Certification-September 2023-Present
- AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course-Snowmachine-June 2019
- Coast Guard Ice Rescuer Course-February 2019
- Crevasse Rescue-June 2019
- Advanced Mountaineering Course-June 2023
- Advanced Wilderness Life Support-July 2023-Present
- NASAR Wilderness Backcountry Technician/ SARTECH 1-August 2023-Present
- EMS Coordinator-August 2016-Present
- Lieutenant-October 2017-August 2021
- EMS Captain-August 2021-October 2023
Various
Maniilaq Association
Kotzebue, AK
07.2016 - 10.2023
- Advanced EMS Trainer-August 2018-October 2023
- Acting EMS Program Manager-August 2021-December 2022
- Patient Care Technician (OB/ Women's Health, Specialty, Outpatient, Acute Care, Emergency Department, Long Term Care)-July 2016-October 2023
- Behavioral Health Recovery Program-March-2021-October 2023
- Community Health Aide-Session 3-Itinerant-March 2019-October 2023
President
Kotzebue Volunteer Fire Department
Kotzebue, AK
08.2021 - Current
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
EMS Regional Program Coordinator
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Kotzebue, AK
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted training sessions for new instructors and provided feedback on their performance.
- Developed lesson plans to ensure that all educational objectives were met.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress and attendance.
- Evaluated student's work, providing constructive feedback and guidance as needed.
- Assisted in designing course materials such as syllabi, handouts, and exams.
- Coordinated with other instructors to create a cohesive learning environment.
Council Member
Southern Region EMS Council
Anchorage , AK
05.2021 - Current
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
Northwest Arctic Borough Representative
Alaska EMS Council
Juneau, AK
05.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies for the organization's executive council.
- Provided guidance to staff on a variety of issues related to organizational policies and procedures.
- Conducted research and analysis of organizational trends, opportunities, and challenges.
- Attended meetings with senior leadership team to discuss strategic initiatives.
- Created action plans to address any identified gaps or risks in operations.
- Evaluated existing programs to determine effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
Responder
Alaska Disaster Medical Assistance Team
Anchorage, AK
08.2016 - Current
Secretary
State of Alaska Medical Board
Juneau, AK
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
Council Member
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Juneau, AK
05.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Yukon-Kuskowim Health Center
Bethel, AK
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Emergency Responder
Bethel Search and Rescue
Bethel, AK
01.2016 - 07.2016
- NASAR SARTECH 2: Wilderness Operations Level-August 2015-August 2023
Community Service Officer
City of Bethel Police Department
Bethel, AK
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Patrolled assigned areas in a vehicle to ensure public safety and security.
- Assisted with traffic control during special events, such as parades or sporting events.
- Issued citations for violations of local ordinances and state laws.
- Utilized radio communication systems to report incidents and receive instructions from dispatch personnel.
Paramedic/Firefighter
City of Bethel Fire Department
Bethel , AK
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and strhers.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Neonatal Transport Paramedic
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
Dothan, AL
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic/Firefighter
City of Abbeville Fire and Rescue
Abbeville, AL
05.2008 - 01.2016
- Provided emergency medical assistance to patients in need of urgent medical attention.
- Assessed patient's condition and administered prescribed medications or treatments according to established protocols.
- Transported ill or injured persons to appropriate medical facilities while providing care en route.
- Responded to requests for assistance from police, fire, and other public safety personnel.
- Performed basic life support techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bandaging wounds, splinting fractures, and administering oxygen therapy.
Sergeant
City of Headland Fire and Rescue
Headland, AL
04.2008 - 01.2016
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Coordinated and managed the deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources to respond to emergency incidents.
- Provided leadership and direction in the safe execution of all fire suppression activities.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of current firefighting techniques, policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire apparatus, tools, hydrants, buildings, and other related facilities.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
Assistant Operations Manager
Dothan Ambulance Service
Dothan, AL
11.2009 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions and employee data.
- Monitored daily operations for compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Assisted in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
Volunteer Fire Chief
Newville Fire & Rescue
Newville, AL
07.2008 - 01.2016
- Conducted regular inspections of all fire stations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- 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.
- Volunteer Fire Chief- March 2010-January 2016
Tactical Responder-Volunteer
City of Newville Police Department
Newville , AL
08.2008 - 12.2015
- IBSC Tactical Responder Certification-May 2006-November 2010
Tactical Responder-Volunteer
City of Headland Police Department
Headland , AL
04.2008 - 01.2016
- Active Shooter, Hostile Event Response Course-May 2010-Dothan Police Department
Special Response Team Medic
Henry County Sheriff's Department
Abbeville, AL
05.2008 - 01.2016
- TEMS Basic Swat Medic Course-MAy 2009-Madison County Sheriff's Department
Volunteer Responder
Lower Alabama Search and Rescue
Dothan , AL
04.2008 - 01.2016
- NASAR-SARTECH III-Non-Wilderness Operations-May 2008
- Fundamentals of Search and Rescue-NASAR-May 2008
Hospital Corpsman First Class
United States Navy-Active (8) Reserve (4)
Norfolk, VA
08.2000 - 08.2012
- NECC 0000-General Duty Corpsman
- NECC 8404-Field Medical Service Technician
- NECC 8432-Preventive Medicine Technician
- Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Enlisted Warfare Designation-January 9, 2006
- August 2000-October 2000-Recruit Training Command-RTC Great Lakes, IL (Honor Guard)
- October 2000-April 2001-Basic Hospital Corpsman "A" School-NSHS Great Lakes, IL (Educational Petty Officer)
- April 2001-February 2002-NNPTC/NAVSEA-NWS Charleston, SC (Assistant Leading Petty Officer)
- February 2002-May 2002-Field Medical Service School, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (Educational Petty Officer)
- June 2002-April 2003-Preventive Medicine Technician "C" School-(Educational Petty Officer) (Ralph T. Goener Scholastic Achievement Award)
- May 2003-November 2005- 1st Force Service Support Group (FSSG), 2nd Medical Battalion, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
- November 2005-November 2007- 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 5th fleet Medical Battalion Detachment, NEPMU 2, NAS Iwakuni, Japan (Preventive Medicine Leading Petty Officer)
- November 2007-April 2008-Naval Hospital Rota, Spain-Preventive Medicine Assistant Leading Petty Officer
- April 2008-August 2012-Support Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion-Bessemer Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Bessemer, AL
EMT-Basic/Firefighter
Newville Fire and Rescue
Newville, AL
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Left for military service
Education
Graduate Certificate - Emergency Management
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12-2027
Master of Public Health - Rural Community Health Practice
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL05-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL05-2009
Bachelor of Public Health - Epidemiology
Tulane University School of Public Health
New Orleans, LA05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-Intermediate (99)
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA04-2003
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-Basic
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL05-1999
Skills
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Workload Prioritization
- Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
- Fire Prevention
- Resources Allocation
- Site Inspections
- Disaster Preparedness
- Emergency Management
- Rescue Operations
- Records Management
- Incident Reporting
- Time Management
- Incident Safety
- Crew Leadership
- Performance Monitoring
- Public Education
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- EMS Expertise
Certification
American Heart Association
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support- August 2007-Present
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support-August 2007-Present
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program-August 2010-Present
-Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers-April 1999-Present
-Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization-October 2019-Present
-Advanced Stroke Life Support-January 2024-Present
National Association of EMTs-
-All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR)-May 2015-Present
-Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)-August 2013-Present
-International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)-May 2010-Present
-Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)-June 2007-Present
-Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)-July 2007-Present
-Geriatric Emergencies for EMS (GEMS)-August 2008-August 2023
-Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers-September 2008-September 2023
-Emergency Pediatric Care-August 2010-August 2022
National Environmental Health Association-
-GHS training for US Workers-12/2015
-Certified Environmental Health Technician-April 2003-May 2019
-Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian-May 2019-Present
FEMA
-ICS 100: Intro to ICS-11/2009
-ICS 200: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents-11/2009
-IS-00230.d-Fundamentals of Emergency Management-8/2015
-ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for expanding events-8/2016
-IS-00317: Introduction to CERT-12/2015
-ICS 400: Advanced ICS-9/2018
-IS-35.24:FEMA Safety Orientation-1/2024
-ICS 700: NIMS introduction-3/2012
-ICS 800: National Response Framework-3/2012
-IS-905: Responding to an Active Shooter-11/2021
-IS-00930 Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) System: Leadership Training-8/2015
First Line Leadership Development Program-11/2005
CBRNE EMPRC Operator/Responder Course-6/2005
ATFP Level 1 Awareness Training-8/2005
Bioterrorism Preparedness Certificate-Tulane University 12/2015
Emergency Management Institute
National Disaster Recovery Framework Leadership Workshop-10/2022
Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application-8/2023
Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation-8/2023
Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout-9/2023
Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Workshop-9/2023
Planning Process Theory and Application-9/2023
Planning Integration and Contemporary Issues-9/2023
Advanced I: Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in Emergency Management-11/2023
Advanced II: Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency Management-11/2023
Advanced III: Contemporary Issues in the Emergency Management Organization-11/2023
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Leaders Skillset Course-12/2023
Advanced IV: Advanced Concepts and Policy in the EM Profession-11/2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Council Member
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
05.2022 - Current
President
Kotzebue Volunteer Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
EMS Regional Program Coordinator
University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2021 - Current
Council Member
Southern Region EMS Council
05.2021 - Current
Secretary
State of Alaska Medical Board
03.2019 - 05.2023
Northwest Arctic Borough Representative
Alaska EMS Council
05.2018 - Current
Responder
Alaska Disaster Medical Assistance Team
08.2016 - Current
Acting Fire Chief
City of Kotzebue Fire Department
07.2016 - Current
Various
Maniilaq Association
07.2016 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
Yukon-Kuskowim Health Center
01.2016 - 07.2016
Emergency Responder
Bethel Search and Rescue
01.2016 - 07.2016
Community Service Officer
City of Bethel Police Department
01.2016 - 07.2016
Paramedic/Firefighter
City of Bethel Fire Department
01.2016 - 07.2016
Neonatal Transport Paramedic
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
01.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant Operations Manager
Dothan Ambulance Service
11.2009 - 01.2015
Tactical Responder-Volunteer
City of Newville Police Department
08.2008 - 12.2015
Volunteer Fire Chief
Newville Fire & Rescue
07.2008 - 01.2016
EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic/Firefighter
City of Abbeville Fire and Rescue
05.2008 - 01.2016
Special Response Team Medic
Henry County Sheriff's Department
05.2008 - 01.2016
Sergeant
City of Headland Fire and Rescue
04.2008 - 01.2016
Tactical Responder-Volunteer
City of Headland Police Department
04.2008 - 01.2016
Volunteer Responder
Lower Alabama Search and Rescue
04.2008 - 01.2016
Hospital Corpsman First Class
United States Navy-Active (8) Reserve (4)
08.2000 - 08.2012
EMT-Basic/Firefighter
Newville Fire and Rescue
05.1999 - 08.2000
Graduate Certificate - Emergency Management
University of Utah
Master of Public Health - Rural Community Health Practice
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Bachelor of Public Health - Epidemiology
Tulane University School of Public Health
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-Intermediate (99)
San Diego Miramar College
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-Basic
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
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