Christopher Riddle
Alexis,NC
Summary
A results-driven management professional with strong background in strategic leadership and emergency operations. Known for effectively overseeing critical operations and driving organizational improvements. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving demands. Proficient in crisis management and operational planning, with focus on achieving results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief
Alexis Fire Department
10.2017 - Current
- Administer medical care to injured people, providing CPR, first aid, as well as other emergency responses
- Supervise 6 Fulltime staff and 18 Part time staff
- Spec and order turnout gear
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in increased efficiency across departments.
- Mentoredstaff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Managed budgetary allocations, optimizing expenditure while maintaining service quality.
Fire Instructor
Gaston College
10.2015 - Current
- Presents course materials and practical skills to prospective students
Fire Captain
City of Mount Holly
04.2009 - Current
- Administer medical care to injured people, providing CPR, first aid, as well as other emergency responses
- Presents “Fire Safety” talks in various venues including elementary schools, churches, and local businesses
- Led emergency response teams in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Coordinated incident command strategies during large-scale emergencies, optimizing resource allocation and response time.
- Mentored firefighters in advanced firefighting techniques, fostering professional growth and operational readiness.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Gaston College
Dallas, NC01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administraton
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA05-2025
Skills
- Training delivery
- Staff development
- Community relations
- Work scheduling
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- EMT- Basic
- EVD
- Driver Operator
- FLSE 1
- FLSE 2
- FLSE3
- Technical Rescuer
- Technical Rescuer- VMR
- Technical Rescuer- Trench
- Technical Rescuer- Surface Water Technician
- Fire Officer 1
- NC RIT
- Instructor 1
- Instructor 2
- Fire Investigator Technician
Awards
2015 Employee of the year- Mount Holly
2019 Officer of the year- Alexis
2020- Officer of the year- Alexis
2022 Officer of the year- Alexis
Advanced Firefighter Certificate- NCSFA
Timeline
Deputy Chief
Alexis Fire Department
10.2017 - Current
Fire Instructor
Gaston College
10.2015 - Current
Fire Captain
City of Mount Holly
04.2009 - Current
Associates of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Gaston College
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administraton
Waldorf University
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