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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Christopher Lunt

Sunrise,FL

Summary

High-energy Fire Captain equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving local community with classes, emergency response and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Southeast Regional Representative

TERC US
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversees the formation and training of competition extrication teams in the Southeastern US
  • Works directly with host sites to facilitate the set up of extrication competitions
  • Works directly with host sites to facilitate workshops in different regions
  • Travels to different regions to function as a competition assessor
  • Reorganized and updated the official competition tool list
  • Travels to different locations to perform instruction in extrication techniques
  • Works directly with departments to facilitate the formation of new competition extrication teams including Plantation and Sunrise

Board Treasurer

Fireman's Benevolent Association Of Oakland Park
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed the website to facilitate community outreach and product sales
  • Created and coordinated the financial account with "Square" to increase and update the accounting and sales of products
  • Developed a raffle to provide thousands to support and fund research into childhood cancer
  • Founded the Fireman's Benevolent Association of Oakland Park Scholarship Fund to assist local high school students
  • Coordinated "The Santa Express" and delivered presents with Santa Clause to children while raising funds to provide Christmas presents, a tree and ornaments to a family in need
  • Coordinated the free annual Easter Egg hunt
  • Coordinates annual shirt sales to provide thousands of dollars in donation to Breast Cancer Research
  • Developed long-term financial plans in alignment with organizational goals, ensuring a sustainable future for the organization
  • Provided accurate financial information to the board on a timely basis, ensuring informed decision making
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on changing laws and filing necessary documents promptly

Fire Training Instructor

Broward Fire Academy
10.2019 - Current
  • Assists leads in training of minimum standards recruits
  • Deliver lectures to minimum standards recruits
  • Acts as an adjunct instructor for Vehicle Machinery Rescue
  • Acts as an adjunct instructor for Driver Engineer classes
  • Liaison for departments that utilize the facility for training
  • Performs set up and instruction of NFPA 1403 live burns

Fire Rescue Captain

Oakland Park Fire Department
08.2013 - Current
  • Created training program for Lithium Ion Battery Emergency Response
  • Assisted with creating Lithium Ion Battery Emergency Response policy
  • Successfully completed Acting Battalion Chief sign-off
  • Lead the development and revamping of the probationary manual to streamline and personalize standards
  • Lead the medical training academy for newly hired employees
  • Lead the fire training academy for newly hired employees
  • Lead instruction of CPR for citizen-based CPR certifications
  • Created and performed employee testing for paramedic sign offs
  • Created the OPFR Competition Extrication Team- “Team Carnage" and was a competing member as the IC
  • Operates as the Coordinator for the competition extrication team
  • Responsible for fire suppression and damage control/loss prevention
  • Supported community outreach and education
  • Leadership- Command and control and has held every position in the department from Firefighter to Fire Captain
  • Provides instruction during NFPA 1403 live fire burns
  • Performs yearly evaluations of employees

Firefighter/Paramedic

North Lauderdale Fire Department
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records

Education

Associates of Science in Emergency Medicine -

Broward College
Davie, FL
05.2010

Skills

  • Independent and able to work with no supervision
  • Strong Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective computer/technical skills
  • Personnel Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Technical Rescue
  • Fire suppression
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Public Education
  • Incident Command
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Staff performance evaluation

Certification

  • Command and Control of Incident Operations (CCIO)
  • State Fire Officer 1
  • Instructor 1
  • Life Fire Training Instructor
  • State Licensed Pump Operator
  • FLUSAR Technician Level Confined Space Rescue
  • FLUSAR Operations Level Vehicle & Machinery Rescue
  • IS-300
  • IS-400
  • IS-00100.c
  • IS-00700.b
  • IS-00200.c
  • IS-00800.d
  • State Licensed Firefighter 2
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Basic Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Advanced Stroke Life Support
  • Emergency Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Open Water Dive Certificate
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program
  • Certificate of Training for Flashover
  • First Responder Operations Hazardous Materials Training
  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group
  • S-190, S-130 and L-180

References

Neal DeJesus

Phone: (954) 558-4734

Email: NealDJ@diversifiedgroupconsulting.com


Carlos Eguilez

Phone: (786) 486-1948

Email: Iggypopce@aol.com

Timeline

Southeast Regional Representative

TERC US
01.2024 - Current

Board Treasurer

Fireman's Benevolent Association Of Oakland Park
06.2022 - Current

Fire Training Instructor

Broward Fire Academy
10.2019 - Current

Fire Rescue Captain

Oakland Park Fire Department
08.2013 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

North Lauderdale Fire Department
06.2012 - 08.2013

Associates of Science in Emergency Medicine -

Broward College

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