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CHRIS WILKINSON

Henrico

Summary

Experienced professional with over two decades of military service and nearly two decades of experience in the Fire Department and hazmat team. Skilled in crisis response, disaster preparedness, and team leadership. Eager to leverage diverse skill set and dedication to ensuring public safety in Emergency Management.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Support Technician

Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition
01.2017 - Current
  • Provide PPE and equipment for hospitals. Maintain and inventory equipment for ERs in emergency conditions. Assist in training HERT classes for hospitals. Work in EOC for large scale events. Research and recommend PPE for health coalitions.

FIREMAN/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

CHESTERFIELD FIRE & EMS
01.2006 - Current
  • Perform hazardous materials detection and monitoring, personal protective equipment, decontamination, offensive leak control techniques, risk assessment, incident management and safety. Conduct offensive-control actions to include hot-zone entry for reconnaissance, stabilization, and product confinement. Respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care of the critically ill and injured and transport the patient to a medical facility. Participated in aircraft MCI exercises.

Petty Officer Second class

US Navy/Naval Reserve
01.1990 - 01.2012
  • Troubleshoot/maintained avionics equipment in F-14 and F-18 aircraft. Acted as supervisor in Reserve as Work center supervisor for several years. Was activated in Afghanistan to work with National Guard Military Police. Acted as supervisor in charge of joint Navy & National Guard personnel working in a security detail for Force Protection mission.

Education

Hazmat Technician Course -

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
01.2015

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Material Technicians - undefined

01.2016

ERMTG Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings - undefined

01.2016

ICS 100/200/700/800 courses - undefined

National Fire Academy Emergency response to Chemical incidents - undefined

01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
12-2025

Skills

  • CBRN detection expertise
  • Strategic analysis
  • Operational response strategies
  • Hazardous material decontamination
  • Hazard identification
  • Public safety
  • Emergency management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Emergency planning
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Disaster response
  • Mass casualty incident response

Timeline

Logistics Support Technician

Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition
01.2017 - Current

FIREMAN/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

CHESTERFIELD FIRE & EMS
01.2006 - Current

Petty Officer Second class

US Navy/Naval Reserve
01.1990 - 01.2012

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Material Technicians - undefined

ERMTG Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings - undefined

ICS 100/200/700/800 courses - undefined

National Fire Academy Emergency response to Chemical incidents - undefined

Hazmat Technician Course -

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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