Chris Lawrence
Carlsbad,California
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Professor and Battalion Chief with extensive experience in classroom management, emergency response, and staff development. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and foster professional growth within diverse educational environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department
Valley Center, CA
04.2020 - Current
- EMS Coordinator, maintain and manage personnel CPR and EMT certifications. Teach EMT level medical classes to personnel to assist in achieving biannual CE requirement. Maintain and update Fire Department Exposure Control Plan. Attend County EMS meetings and training.
- Developed training programs for personnel, maintaining EMT skills with patient care techniques, enhancing firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Enhanced community engagement through educational outreach programs focused on fire safety and prevention awareness.
Assistant Professor
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Instruct 5 courses a semester all dealing with Fire & EMS in the Fire Technology program. Assist when needed in the EME Program.
- Developed and delivered curriculum for diverse student populations, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Battalion Chief
Carlsbad Fire Department
Carlsbad, CA
09.1989 - 12.2019
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance in high-pressure situations.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends, driving improvements in response strategies and resource management.
- Oversaw budget management for operational expenditures, ensuring efficient use of departmental resources.
Adjunct Instructor
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
08.1991 - 12.2013
- Worked for the Emergency Medical Education (EME) department instructing in the EMT, Paramedic Prep, and Paramedic Program.
- Worked for Fire Technology Program teaching basic skills in the Fire Academy, and part-time course instruction of Intro to Fire Protection, Hazardous Materials, Fire Chemistry, and Building Construction.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2004
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Palomar College
San Marcos, CAAssociate of Science - Fire Technology
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Mentoring students
- Staff development
- Operational efficiency
- Emergency management
Certification
EMT-P
Fire Instructor I
Chief Officer
Company Officer
CISM
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Palomar Community College
08.2021 - Current
Battalion Chief
San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department
04.2020 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Palomar College
08.1991 - 12.2013
Battalion Chief
Carlsbad Fire Department
09.1989 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
California State University Long Beach
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Palomar College
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Palomar College
Awards
San Diego County Paramedic of the Year 1991
Carlsbad Firefighter of the Year 1991