Christopher Mount
East Freetown,MA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a firefighter, soldier, Army non-commissioned officer, and fire lieutenant. excelling in emergency management and team leadership. Proven ability in high-risk, high-stress environments, ensuring safety during critical operations. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
New Bedford Fire Department
New Bedford, MA
05.2011 - Current
- Member of teams conducting search and rescue operations, fireground operations, and medical emergencies, administering first aid.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Managed signal room(dispatch) schedules for shifts to minimize overtime costs.
Correctional Officer
Massachusetts Department Of Correction
Bridgewater, MA
01.2009 - 05.2025
- Worked in special housing unit with high profile, high risk inmates
- Instructed inmates in work assignments for both individual and group tasks.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands to ensure safety of officers and inmates
Staff Sergeant
Massachusetts Army National Guard
Rehoboth, MA
11.2002 - 06.2016
- Deployments to Iraq 2004-2005, as well as 2010-2011
- Trained and managed new soldiers in tactics, combat techniques, radio skills, and call for fire operations.
- Military occupational specialty in both 13R firefinder radar operator, and 13F forward observer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Salem State University
Salem, MA12-2024
Skills
- Fireground operations
- Emergency management
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- First aid administration
- Conflict resolution
- Dispatch management
- Battlefield awareness
Accomplishments
- Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year Medal of Valor recipient 2021
- New Bedford Fire Department Commendation Award
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Air Assault badge
- Graduate from Bristol Community College Magna Cum Laude
- Graduate from Salem State University Cum Laude
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
New Bedford Fire Department
05.2011 - Current
Correctional Officer
Massachusetts Department Of Correction
01.2009 - 05.2025
Staff Sergeant
Massachusetts Army National Guard
11.2002 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Salem State University
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