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Christopher Shaver

Fishersville,VA

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to all aspects of operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes Training Division management, Special Operations team management, budget management, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Safety-oriented Chief Officer with extensive history overseeing multiple department processes. Update and develop department policies and procedures. Proven history of success in diverse and changing areas.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Division Chief of Training

Augusta County Fire Rescue
03.2009 - Current
  • Coordinate and facilitate entry level firefighter training
  • Coordinate and facilitate instructor/officer level training for our career and volunteer staff
  • Prepare annual training schedule
  • Prepare and manage annual training budget
  • Past ACFR component Team Leader for Va Division 2 Regional Technical Rescue Team
  • Chairperson for Grants committee
  • Department Quartermaster
  • SCBA Program Manager for the entire County
  • Facilitate good working relationship with volunteer agencies
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Use computer systems for various work.
  • Coordinate with department directors to ensure operational goals are met.
  • Direct the implementation of new programs or initiatives within the division.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards across the division.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors on behalf of the division.
  • Establish professional relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors or partners.
  • Represent the organization at conferences or other events related to topics relevant to the division's work.

Volunteer Fire Fighter - Ems Provider

Churchville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
08.1999 - Current
  • Over the course of the last 19 years, I have served as a volunteer firefighter/ems provider for this agency
  • Held the rank of Fire Captain for 3 years, Lieutenant for 3 years and Training Officer for 3 years
  • Served as President of the department until my employment with Augusta County Fire Rescue
  • Served on numerous committees to oversee any necessary changes to the department.

Safety Associate

Nielsen Builders, Inc.
07.2007 - 03.2009
  • Perform on site OSHA safety inspections of construction projects
  • Prepare safety reports on findings
  • Conduct new employee safety orientation
  • Conduct OSHA training courses for employees
  • Extensive computer work for documenting reports and data collection.

Part-time Fire Fighter - Medic

City of Staunton Fire and Rescue
12.2002 - 12.2007
  • Fulfill all job related tasks as listed above with this department as well.

Part-time Medic

Priority Patient Transport, Inc.
02.2007 - 07.2007
  • Transport critical/non-critical patients to and from different facilities
  • Conduct patient care on these patients
  • Make life saving decisions based on patient conditions
  • Adhere to strict policy and procedures for patient privacy and safety
  • Safely operate emergency vehicles on transports
  • Complete lengthy reports for all transports to certain guidelines.

Fire Fighter - Medic

City of Harrisonburg Fire Department
04.2002 - 07.2007
  • Operate on an ALS staffed Engine Co
  • To assist local Volunteer Rescue Squad
  • Answer all Fire and EMS related calls in the City and mutual aid to surrounding counties
  • Conduct Fire Prevention Education to the citizens of the community
  • Act as Officer in charge in absence of Lieutenant
  • Fulfill all other public service and public safety services to the community.

Part-time 911 Telecommunicator

Augusta County Emergency Operations Center
10.2005 - 01.2007
  • Answer all 911 calls for service from citizens of the County of Augusta
  • Dispatch Fire, Rescue and Law Enforcement agencies to calls for service
  • Handle multiple job tasks at one time
  • Large amount of computer work for handling calls
  • Answer 911 and non-emergency phone lines
  • Able to find best routes of travel for emergency providers to various locations within the county
  • Numerous other job tasks related to fire and rescue.

Fire Fighter - Shock Trauma

Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue
07.2001 - 04.2002
  • Supplemented county volunteer fire and rescue stations with career staff
  • Fulfilled all assigned tasks by the volunteer officers of the station that I was assigned to
  • Worked a daylight 10 hour shift
  • All other duties related to fire and rescue field.

Adjunct Instructor

Virginia Department of Fire Programs
  • Facilitate training in various fields for the Department of Fire Programs.

Education

Executive Fire Officer -

National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD
06-2024

Master’s Degree - Management and Leadership

Liberty University
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Columbia Southern University
01.2011

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Fire Science

Pikes Peak Community College
01.2008

Robert E. Lee High School
01.1998

Skills

  • Versatile
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Leadership
  • Emergency management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Regulatory enforcement
  • Workload prioritization
  • Training programs
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Planning
  • Administrative Management

Affiliations

  • Virginia Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators (VAIAAI)
  • International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
  • Virginia Fire Prevention Association (VFPA)
  • Central Shenandoah Valley Fire Marshall Association
  • Virginia Fire Chief’s Association
  • International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI)
  • International Association of Fire Fighters
  • Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
  • Augusta County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics
  • Peer Reviewer for Center for Public Safety Excellence (CFO and FO Designation)
  • Peer Reviewer for AFG Grants

Certification

  • Fire Inspector 1031
  • Fire Investigator 1033
  • Fire Officer IV
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Fire Instructor III
  • Rope Rescue II
  • HTR Trench Rescue Technician
  • HTR Confined Space
  • Structural Collapse Technician
  • Task Force Leader (FEMA)
  • NFA Incident Safety Officer
  • NFA Leadership Series
  • NFA STICO
  • NIMS 300
  • NIMS 400
  • NIMS 100 - 400 Train-the-Trainer
  • EMT-Intermediate
  • Virginia Office of EMS Education Coordinator
  • VDFP EVOC Class 3
  • VFIS EVOC Instructor
  • VDFP Instructor I and II Train-the-Trainer
  • VDFP Fire Officer I - IV Train-the-Trainer
  • CPR Instructor
  • Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations
  • Various other Fire Services Certifications
  • OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trained
  • OSHA Confined Space Awareness
  • 2010 graduate of the Virginia Fire Officer’s Academy
  • 2013 recipient of the Fire Officer Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence
  • 2022 Chief Fire Officer Designation from CPSE
  • 2024 Graduate of National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program

References

  • Nathan Ramsey, Fire Rescue Chief, Rockbridge County, 540-784-3597
  • Michael G. Schacht, Division Commander, Augusta County Fire-Rescue, 540-487-9526
  • Craig Williams, President and Captain, Churchville Volunteer Fire Department, 540-292-8479

Timeline

Division Chief of Training

Augusta County Fire Rescue
03.2009 - Current

Safety Associate

Nielsen Builders, Inc.
07.2007 - 03.2009

Part-time Medic

Priority Patient Transport, Inc.
02.2007 - 07.2007

Part-time 911 Telecommunicator

Augusta County Emergency Operations Center
10.2005 - 01.2007

Part-time Fire Fighter - Medic

City of Staunton Fire and Rescue
12.2002 - 12.2007

Fire Fighter - Medic

City of Harrisonburg Fire Department
04.2002 - 07.2007

Fire Fighter - Shock Trauma

Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue
07.2001 - 04.2002

Volunteer Fire Fighter - Ems Provider

Churchville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
08.1999 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Executive Fire Officer -

National Fire Academy

Master’s Degree - Management and Leadership

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Fire Science

Pikes Peak Community College

Robert E. Lee High School

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