Christopher L Weathersbee
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief
Converse Area Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted public trust in the department by maintaining transparency in operations, addressing concerns from community members, and ensuring accountability among staff members at all levels.
- Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
- Reduced workplace injuries by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Updated standard operating procedures to reflect advancements in firefighting technology and best practices.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Assistant Fire Chief
Converse Area Fire Department
07.2015 - 01.2024
- Monitored maintenance records of fire engines to keep vehicles updated.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Collaborated with local community groups to promote fire safety awareness and prevention initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC06.1992
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Fire service
- Fire prevention
- Staff performance evaluation
- Building inspections
- Training Oversight
- Administration and management
- Incident Command
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
Timeline
Fire Chief
Converse Area Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Fire Chief
Converse Area Fire Department
07.2015 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Dorman High School
- CFR - Certified First Responder
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