CHRISTOPHER GAINES
Wentzville
Summary
Accomplished Fire Prevention Captain at The Boeing Company, adept in strategic planning and fire risk assessment. Spearheaded a team to enforce fire codes across nine million square feet, enhancing safety compliance. Charismatic leader with a knack for fostering partnerships, ensuring project adherence to life safety codes. Proven expertise in fire protection systems and effective communication.
Facilities management professional with focus on maintaining and improving facility operations. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw facility maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for service agreements and procurement of supplies.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing facility improvement projects, enhancing workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
Fire Prevention Captain
The Boeing Company
01.2018 - Current
- Directly responsible for nine million square feet of multiple occupancy types spread across two states. Strictly enforcing Fire and Life Safety codes to ensure employee safety and governing AHJ compliance while managing a team of five Fire Inspectors.
- Oversees the design, development and implementation of risk management programs, processes and procedures for the protection of company people, property, information and interests.
- Maintains relationships with facility managers, stakeholders and business partners to ensure effective construction and project implementation adherence to Fire and Life Safety codes.
- Conducts building design/blue print reviews/Enforces code compliance with Project Managers and Site Fire Protection Engineer
- Continuous process improvement to ensure effectiveness of program execution
Deputy Fire Chief
USAF Reserves
04.2023 - Current
- Serves as the Fire & Emergency Services Superintendent, supervising 30 Airman in coordination with the Fire Chief to ensure operational success through strategic guidance and directives.
- Creates and enforces policies and procedures to meet compliance standards.
- Makes recommendations for improvement to increase the efficiency of individual readiness, resource management and emergency operations to meet National Defense Strategic goals.
- Directs five major program functions of Operations, Training, Health & Safety, Logistics, Fire Prevention.
Fire Inspector
The Boeing Company
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Investigated fire incidents to determine cause and origin, providing critical information for legal proceedings.
- Evaluated building evacuation plans to ensure effective routes were established in case of emergencies.
- Educated community members on fire safety practices through presentations and workshops.
- Streamlined inspection processes, maintaining accurate records for easy access during investigations.
- Guided property owners through the process of correcting violations, fostering compliance with applicable regulations.
Assistant Chief of Operations
USAF Reserves
10.2015 - 03.2023
- Served as a key liaison between senior leadership and frontline staff, facilitating open communication channels throughout the organization.
- Managed 42 personnel ensuring readiness, career path, promotions, certifications and health & wellness.
- Directed Station Captains on daily tasks/ needs of the department.
- Ensured compliance of standards of policy and procedure set forth by the Deputy Fire Chief.
- Organized community outreach events to strengthen relationships between the organization and local stakeholders while increasing public awareness of available services.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Firefighter/EMT
The Boeing Company
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Enhanced overall departmental performance by attending professional development courses and conferences, sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues upon return.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Improved fire station operations and response strategies through regular review and process optimization.
Firefighter/Fire Inspector
USAF Active Duty
10.2005 - 09.2015
- Reduced property damage from fires with quick and strategic firefighting tactics.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Verbal and written communication
- Partnerships and alliances
- Code enforcement
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire investigation techniques
- Strategic planning
- Charismatic leader
- Subject matter expertise
- Fire protection systems
- Fire code compliance
- Fire safety education
- Budgeting and financial management
- Building maintenance
- Asset management
- Emergency preparedness
- Work order management
- Risk assessment
- Technical understanding
Certification
- Fire Fighter I/II
- Airport Firefighter
- Fire Instructor I/II
- Fire Inspector I/II & III
- Fire Officer I/II/III & IV
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Department Health & Safety Officer
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Rescue Technician
- Public Telecommunicator I/II
- ICS 300/400
- Driver Operator ARFF, Pumper, MWS & Aerial
Timeline
Facility Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
03.2025 - Current
Deputy Fire Chief
USAF Reserves
04.2023 - Current
Fire Prevention Captain
The Boeing Company
01.2018 - Current
Fire Inspector
The Boeing Company
01.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Chief of Operations
USAF Reserves
10.2015 - 03.2023
Firefighter/EMT
The Boeing Company
09.2015 - 12.2016
Firefighter/Fire Inspector
USAF Active Duty
10.2005 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force