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Christopher Fraser

Tolland

Summary

Dynamic Fire Captain with extensive leadership experience at East Hartford Fire Department and a proven track record as an Adjunct Fire Service Instructor at Connecticut Fire Academy. Skilled in fireground operations and training, I excel in onboarding new personnel and enhancing safety protocols. Certified in multiple disciplines, I am a licensed paramedic dedicated to excellence in emergency services.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Fire Service Instructor

Connecticut Fire Academy
04.2021 - Current

Started in 2021 as PSA instructor then hired as an adjunct in 2022. I started teaching with Recruit class 68 and have been an active recruit instructor since


Currently assisting with running the Fireground survival program as well as the forcible entry


Fire Captain

East Hartford Fire Department
09.2007 - Current

Currently assigned to Ladder Company and responsible for Fire station 5 which houses Engine 5 and Ladder 2.

Frequently assists the Training division with onboarding new employees and reviewing Rapid intervention and safety and survival skills

Union Vice President of Local 1548


Education

No Degree - Recruit Firefighter Program Class 40

Connecticut Fire Academy
Windsor Locks
12-2007

High School Diploma -

Windham High School
Windham, CT
06-2000

Skills

  • Licensed Paramedic since 2003
  • Proficient with powerpoint
  • Fireground leadership experience
  • Certified Instructor 1, Officer 1, Aerial Ops, Hazmat tech 472 , Rope rescue technician CMC

Timeline

Adjunct Fire Service Instructor

Connecticut Fire Academy
04.2021 - Current

Fire Captain

East Hartford Fire Department
09.2007 - Current

No Degree - Recruit Firefighter Program Class 40

Connecticut Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Windham High School
Christopher Fraser