CHRISTIAN ADAMS
Firefighter
Evans,GA
Summary
With 30 years of experience in emergency management, resource management, and fire department operations, I am passionate about creating effective instructional programs. I take pride in fostering teamwork and adapting to the latest safety protocols while achieving high training standards. My expertise in emergency response strategies and instructional design ensures not only operational excellence but also builds a reliable and skilled team ready to face any challenge.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
40
40
Certifications
1
1
Bachelors Degree in Emergency Management
Work History
Senior Firefighter
Savannah River Site Fire Department
2023 - Current
- Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents while responding to incidents at a nuclear facility.
Fire Service Instructor
Red Helmet Training
2016 - Current
- California State Certified Level 1, 2 and 3 Instructor. Lead instructor for Driven to Be an Engineer Promotional online Course
Captain
City of Riverside Fire Department
2018 - 2022
- Fostered team-oriented environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development among junior firefighters.
Engineer
City of Riverside Fire Department
2010 - 2018
- Ensured reliable vehicle performance by maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.
Firefighter
City of Riverside Fire Department
2003 - 2010
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Emergency Management
01.2018
Fire Technology - Public Fire Service
12-2010
Certificate of Achievement
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Fire service leadership
- Technical rescue operations
- Hazardous materials response
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Incident command system
- Firefighter training development
- Firefighter safety practices
- Emergency management
- Project planning and development
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
Certification
- CSFM Chief Officer Course Completed 2020
- CSFM Fire Officer Certificate – Completed 2014
- CSFM Driver Operator 1 – Completed 2012
- Fire Technology Certificate Degree – Completed 2010
- Emergency Management Bachelor Degree - Completed 2018
- Fire Instructor – California State Certified as an Fire Instructor Level 1, 2, and 3
- California State Certified Examination Evaluator
- South Carolina certified Safety Officer - Completed 2023
- CICCS Qualification– FF1, FF2, Fire-Line EMT, Engine Boss, Status Check-in Recorder, Resource / DEMOB Unit Leader and Strike Team Leader - Trainee
- Hazmat – FRO, DECON, and Technician Level Certified
- FEMA (USAR) – CA-TF6 Member since 2010 as Plans Team Coordinator & Communication Technician
- Office of Emergency Management (EOC) – Assist as agency representative as Plans Section Chief 2010 – 2022
- California Interagency Incident Management Team 12 – January 2019 - December 2022 (Resource Unit & DEMOB Unit Leader)
- Riverside County All-Hazards Type III IMT Member – January 2018 to December 2022 (Plans Section Chief Trainee, Recourse Unit Leader, and DEMOB Unit Leader)
- Emergency Manager Credential Program (UASI) – Enrolled
- Los Angeles City Fire Department Leadership Academy Graduate (Class 13-1) – April 2013
- City of Riverside – 3 Time Merit Award Recipient (Operational 2018, 2020 and Non-Safety 2015 incidents)
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridTimeline
Senior Firefighter - Savannah River Site Fire Department
2023 - Current
Fire Service Instructor - Red Helmet Training
2016 - Current
Captain - City of Riverside Fire Department
2018 - 2022
Engineer - City of Riverside Fire Department
2010 - 2018
Firefighter - City of Riverside Fire Department
2003 - 2010
Waldorf University - Bachelor’s Degree, Emergency Management
Sanata Ana College - , Fire Technology - Public Fire Service
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