Christopher Wall
Avenel
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in crisis management and leadership, notably with the Jersey City Fire Department. Proven ability to enhance team performance through training and mentorship. Expert in CBRN protocols, effectively collaborating with federal agencies to ensure safety and operational readiness during high-stakes incidents. Committed to fostering teamwork and communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter
Jersey City Fire Department
02.2018 - Current
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
Staff Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
01.2015 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Played a pivotal role in the Covid-19 response force for 18 months, implementing safety protocols and decontamination procedures, and assisting in the distribution of personal protective equipment to frontline personnel.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments, fostering teamwork and communication among diverse units during both overseas deployment and domestic emergency response operations.
Team Chief
United States Military
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Led a specialized CBRN team,providing expert guidance and operational support to federal and state agencies, including the FBI and DEA, in response to hazardous material incidents.
- Developed and implemented strategic protocols for the assessment, containment, and remediation of CBRN threats, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and safety standards.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for law enforcement and emergency response personnel on CBRN recognition, response tactics and decontamination procedures.
- Successfully led multi-agency exercises simulating CBRN incidents, enhancing operational readiness and interagency collaboration in real world scenarios.
Religion Teacher
Immaculate Conception High School
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Organized events such as field trips or guest speakers to provide students with unique opportunities for experiential learning related to religious studies.
- Participated in professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay current on best practices in religious education teaching methodologies.
- Implemented engaging activities that encouraged students to apply religious concepts to real-life situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-2014
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Crisis Management Coordination
- Emergency Communication
- Collaborative Project Management
- Technical Proficiency in CBRN
Certification
- Confined Space Rescue Technician - State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification - Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard).
- Incident Command System Certifications 100-400 Levels – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Timeline
Team Chief
United States Military
02.2023 - 04.2025
Fire Fighter
Jersey City Fire Department
02.2018 - Current
Religion Teacher
Immaculate Conception High School
01.2017 - 02.2018
Staff Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Villanova University
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