Christopher Garbutt
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Experienced Deputy Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Fire Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - Current
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Directed work of 100 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Assistant Chief of Operations
United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Assumed active role in identifying opportunities to develop and implement projects which promoted organization's missions and functions.
- Managed contractual agreements and associated deliverables through oversight and inspection.
- Implemented variety of process improvement initiatives by restructuring organization, retraining and establishing performance goals.
- Identified areas of personnel deficiency and took necessary action for correction.
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Assistant Chief of Logistics
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Managed contractual agreements and associated deliverables through oversight and inspection.
- Assumed active role in identifying opportunities to develop and implement projects which promoted organization's missions and functions.
- Implemented variety of process improvement initiatives by restructuring organization, retraining and establishing performance goals.
- Planned, directed and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
Station Captain
United States Marine Corps
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Resolved issues by recognizing and addressing conflict or problems.
- Oversaw daily operations, reviewed reports and interacted with supervisors to exceeding planned revenue goals.
- Oversaw daily operations and adjusted activities to align team goals.
- Executed business plan, achieving or exceeding established objectives.
- Monitored employees for precise adherence to core processes.
- Translated leadership team's ideas into functional plans.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Directed work of over 100 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2009
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Science And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2009
Skills
- Medical Emergency Response
- Critical Thinking
- Workload Prioritization
- Emergency Situations
- Personnel Training
- Personnel Leadership
- Hazardous Materials
- Firefighting Operations
- Incident Reports
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Apparatus Inspections
- Emergency Management Procedures
Affiliations
National Fire Protection Agency
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Certified Fire Officer IV-Department of Defense-2014
- Certified Fire Instructor III-Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute-2011
- Certified Fire Inspector III-Bucks Community College-2010
- Certified Hazardous Materials Incident Commander-Department of Defense-2011
- Certified National Incident Management 300/400-Bucks Community College - 2012
- Certified Rescue Technician II-Department of Defense - 2010
Timeline
Deputy Fire Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Chief of Operations
United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 12.2020
Assistant Chief of Logistics
United States Marine Corps
03.2015 - 12.2017
Station Captain
United States Marine Corps
03.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Science And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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