Christopher Frazier
Kokomo,IN
Summary
I am a proactive firefighter with 25+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of personnel management, public safety, and administrative process. My aim is to serve this community in the role of Fire Chief and to foster confidence and morale through a servant based philosophy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chief
Kokomo Fire Department
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Manage the administration of the fire department
- Plan and manage a 12.3 million-dollar budget
- Multi-facility industrial fire response planning
- 94 Active employees
- Planning fire protection for a 2.5 billion-dollar EV battery facility (Starplus)
- Community liaison
- Development and planning of the fire department in a growing community and adjoining volunteer fire departments.
Captain
Kokomo Fire Department
05.2007 - 01.2020
- Manage daily crew operations
- Coordinate training
- Initial and ongoing fire scene command and operations
- Technical rescue training department wide
- Emergency medical response.
President
Kokomo Firefighters Local 396
09.2015 - 11.2019
- Represent members in all contractual matters
- Grievance presentation and resolution
- Budget review and contract negotiation
- Labor liaison to management
- Public speaking and chair of meetings.
Adjunct Faculty
Ivy tech Kokomo
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Instructor-HAZMAT I/II
Owner/Operator
Frazier Lawn care
01.2000 - Current
- Perform operations of business
- Manage costs of operation
- Customer relations.
Education
B.S. General Studies - Labor Studies
Indiana University Kokomo
05.2019
Associate of Applied Science Public Safety -
Ivy Tech Kokomo
05.2010
Skills
- Budget Development
- Operations Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Hiring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Staff Training and Development
Credentials And Licenses
- Fire Officer I/II/III
- HAZMAT Technician
- Instructor I/II/III
- Rescue Technician (Rope, Swift Water, Confined Space, Trench, Structural Collapse. Vehicle and Machinery)
- Fire Inspector I
- NIMS 700, 800
Community Service Awards
- Goodfellows board member: 2015-2018
- Lead for Bona Vista/KFF Christmas party: 2008- Present
- Oakbrook Student ministries Small Group Leader/Young men’s coordinator
- Special Olympics Athlete Coordinator (former)
- 20+ years youth sports coach (Baseball, Wrestling)
- American Legion Firefighter of the Year (2010)
- Ivy Tech Dean’s List (4 semesters)
Spouse
Nikki (Lushin) Frazier
Spouse Occupation
Optician at DeCleene Optometry
Challenges Completed
- 2 Ironman races
- 5 marathons
Faith Growth
I constantly look to new challenges in my life. I have completed 2 Ironman races and 5 marathons. Most Importantly, I seek to grow in my faith daily and become a better husband, father and person.
Personal Information
- Child Name: Sophie
- Child Name: Aidan
Timeline
Fire Chief
Kokomo Fire Department
01.2020 - 01.2024
President
Kokomo Firefighters Local 396
09.2015 - 11.2019
Adjunct Faculty
Ivy tech Kokomo
01.2012 - 12.2013
Captain
Kokomo Fire Department
05.2007 - 01.2020
Owner/Operator
Frazier Lawn care
01.2000 - Current
B.S. General Studies - Labor Studies
Indiana University Kokomo
Associate of Applied Science Public Safety -
Ivy Tech Kokomo
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