Christopher Edwards
Mustang,OK
Summary
Seasoned Fire Captain with a distinguished career at Mustang Fire Department, showcasing expertise in fire department procedures and exceptional leadership in emergency situations. Elevated station to top performance through strategic budget management and innovative training programs. Excels in incident safety and personnel development, ensuring high levels of life and property protection.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Mustang Fire Department
Mustang, OK
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Elevated assigned fire station into top-performer in area, resulting in honors, awards and accolades.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Fire Lieutenant
Mustang Fire Department
Mustang, OK
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates, and gave assignments and instructions.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Created fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for rescue efforts.
- Spearheaded fire officer programs, providing teams with training and resources to deliver timely and quality efforts.
Fire Corporal
Mustang Fire Department
Mustang, OK
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Firefighter
Mustang Fire Department
Mustang, OK
02.2007 - 09.2012
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
Education
Graduate - Executive Fire Officer
Oklahoma State University - Fire Service Training
Stillwater, OK09.2022
Graduate - Command And Control of Incident Operations
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD04.2016
Graduate - Fire Academy
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Choctaw, OK12.2006
High School Diploma -
Moore High School
Moore, Ok05.2002
Skills
- First response services
- Incident safety
- Life and property protection
- Fire department procedures
- Fire response team direction
- Budget planning and management
- Supply procurement
- Personnel training
- Emergency response procedures
- Firefighting techniques expertise
- Individual peer assistance experience
- Group peer team deployments
- Curriculum development
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Affiliations
2019 Fitrefighter of the Year
Awarderd 4 Life Saving Medals
Mental Health Peer Team Leader (2020-2023)
Current Mental Health Peer Team Coordinator (2024-Present)
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Basic - 2006
Fire Fighter I - 2006
Fire Fighter II - 2006
Hazardous Material Awareness - 2006
Hazardous Material Operations - 2006
Fire Instructor I - 2008
Fire Instructor II - 2009
Fire Officer I - 2013
Driver Operator Pumper - 2013
Fire Officer II - 2015
Blue Card Incident Commander - 2016
Blue Card Incident Commander Instructor - 2018
Driver Operator Aerial - 2020
ICISF Individual Crisis Intervention - 2020
ICISF Group Crisis Intervention - 2020
ICISF Advanced Assisting Individuals In Crisis - 2022
ICISF Advanced Group Crisis Intervention - 2022
ICISF Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - 2023
Timeline
Fire Captain
Mustang Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Mustang Fire Department
08.2015 - 01.2023
Fire Corporal
Mustang Fire Department
09.2012 - 08.2015
Firefighter
Mustang Fire Department
02.2007 - 09.2012
Graduate - Executive Fire Officer
Oklahoma State University - Fire Service Training
Graduate - Command And Control of Incident Operations
National Fire Academy
Graduate - Fire Academy
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Moore High School
Emergency Medical Technician Basic - 2006
Fire Fighter I - 2006
Fire Fighter II - 2006
Hazardous Material Awareness - 2006
Hazardous Material Operations - 2006
Fire Instructor I - 2008
Fire Instructor II - 2009
Fire Officer I - 2013
Driver Operator Pumper - 2013
Fire Officer II - 2015
Blue Card Incident Commander - 2016
Blue Card Incident Commander Instructor - 2018
Driver Operator Aerial - 2020
ICISF Individual Crisis Intervention - 2020
ICISF Group Crisis Intervention - 2020
ICISF Advanced Assisting Individuals In Crisis - 2022
ICISF Advanced Group Crisis Intervention - 2022
ICISF Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - 2023
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