Christopher J LeClaire
Seabrook
Summary
Executive professional with 40 years of experience in municipal management including experience in fire department operations and risk management, emergency management and law enforcement and municipal operations including training and staff development. Also proficient in operation of large vehicles and heavy equipment.
Overview
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Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
Newburyport Fire Department
Newburyport
06.2013 - 06.2026
- Directed emergency response operations for fire incidents and rescue missions.
- Managed training programs for firefighters to enhance skills and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention strategies for community awareness initiatives.
- Coordinated equipment inspections and maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with local agencies to improve emergency response plans and resources.
- Supervised staff performance through regular evaluations and constructive feedback sessions.
- Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
Truck Driver
National Wrecker Service, Inc.
Portsmouth
03.1988 - 08.2024
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
Portsmouth Fire Department
Portsmouth
12.1999 - 06.2013
Deputy Fire Chief
North Hampton Fire & Rescue
North Hampton
06.1987 - 12.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA03-2014
Skills
- Crisis management
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- CDL-A License with DOT clearance
- Certified Instructor IV - NH Fire Standards and Training
- Certified Company Officer IV - NH Fire Standards and Training
Accomplishments
- President - Seacoast Chief Fire Officers Mutual Aid District 2001-2013
- President - NH Association of Fire Chiefs 2007-2009
- Outstanding Young Men of America - 2001
Timeline
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
Newburyport Fire Department
06.2013 - 06.2026
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
Portsmouth Fire Department
12.1999 - 06.2013
Truck Driver
National Wrecker Service, Inc.
03.1988 - 08.2024
Deputy Fire Chief
North Hampton Fire & Rescue
06.1987 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Anna Maria College