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Christopher McMahon

Danville,IL

Summary

Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.


Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Danville Area Community College
01.2006 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Fire Captain

City Of Danville
04.1999 - Current
  • Enhanced emergency response efficiency by implementing streamlined communication protocols within the department.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
  • Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
  • Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
  • Spearheaded a fire prevention campaign within the community, reducing property damage and personal injuries from preventable fires.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.
  • Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
  • Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
  • Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
  • Championed mental health initiatives among firefighters, establishing support networks for stress management and emotional wellbeing.
  • Advocated for additional funding from city officials to enhance training facilities and acquire state-of-the-art firefighting equipment.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
  • Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.

Maintenance Manager

Illini Skateland
11.1992 - Current

provided costumer service and entertainment at a family owned business . Maintained the facility to keep people safe and evaluate risk options. In charge of all day to day operations.

  • Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.

EMT

Medix Ambulance
01.1994 - 04.1999
  • Improved patient care by efficiently assessing and stabilizing patients during medical emergencies.
  • Enhanced team performance by effectively collaborating with paramedics, nurses, and physicians in high-pressure situations.
  • Reduced response times by accurately navigating emergency vehicles to scenes of accidents and medical crises.
  • Ensured patient safety by properly utilizing immobilization devices and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
  • Promoted community health by participating in public outreach initiatives such as CPR classes and first aid demonstrations.
  • Safeguarded public health by promptly reporting potential outbreaks or patterns of illness observed during call responses.
  • Supported fellow EMTs through active participation in shift debriefings, discussing challenges faced during calls to foster collective learning experiences.
  • Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
12.2015

No Degree - CPR Instructor

American Heart Associations
American Heart
02.1996

High School Diploma -

Danville High School, IL US
900 E Fairchild
1994

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Technology integration
  • Professional development
  • Project-based learning
  • Team building
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Student engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time management

Accomplishments

    Best student award! 1994

    Life saves multiple years

    Fire prevention officer

    Fire investigator

    Advanced company officer

    Firefighter of the year

    Officer of the year

Certification

CPR instructor

ACLS instructor

EMT/ advanced

Fire investigator

Fire inspector

Advanced fire fighter

Advanced Company officer

Hazmat technician

Radiation response specialist

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • I enjoy traveling and meeting new people daily

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

Danville Area Community College
01.2006 - Current

Fire Captain

City Of Danville
04.1999 - Current

EMT

Medix Ambulance
01.1994 - 04.1999

Maintenance Manager

Illini Skateland
11.1992 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Danville Area Community College

No Degree - CPR Instructor

American Heart Associations

High School Diploma -

Danville High School, IL US

CPR instructor

ACLS instructor

EMT/ advanced

Fire investigator

Fire inspector

Advanced fire fighter

Advanced Company officer

Hazmat technician

Radiation response specialist

Christopher McMahon