Christopher P. Morrison
Alpena,MI
Summary
I have been serving at Alpena City Fire as both a firefighter and paramedic for 18 years and enjoy learning and having a role that uplifts the common good of our department and community. I work well on a team and don't shy away from taking the lead. I believe in preserving tradition, while still welcoming necessary change, and have helped usher some of that in over my years here. I know the importance of communication with clear delegation and expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City of Alpena
Alpena, Michigan
05.2021 - Current
- Open water and ice rescue coordinator
- Lead shift, dealing with many unexpected calls and staffing situation
- Figure ways around short staffing and making the shift work as needed to respond to all calls
- Lead daily fire training to make sure crew members are up to the "Standard of Excellence"
- Took a lead role years ago to get ambulance rotation implemented
- Supervised and trained crews on interior fire attacks
- Create extensive documentation on personnel files in order to show their improvement or inability to perform up to our department standards
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Alpena
Alpena, Michigan
2006 - 2021
- Assisted with public education events promoting fire safety awareness at our local elementary schools
- Responded to various emergency calls efficiently and professionally
- Engaged in continuous professional development through trainings and workshops in order to advance my knowledge in fire and ems related situations
- Oversaw ems supply system for entire dept. and created an excel spreadsheet to track supplies and budget
- Co-creator of Alpena City Fire ems supply bin system
- Adapted to finding ways to obtain necessary supplies during COVID-19 pandemic supply shortage; as a result we never ran out of supplies
- Created separate spreadsheet for tracking COVID-19 grant money supply purchases in case federal government audited the city for those specific purchases
- swam across slow moving river breaking through 1/4" to 1/2" ice with ice rescue suit on to save a Siberian husky; dog was saved and story turned into huge positive public relations for the City of Alpena
- Field Training Officer (FTO)/Mentor since 2015 to present
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI01-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Concrete Technology
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI01-2001
Paramedic Certification - Paramedicine
Baker College
Traverse CityHigh School Diploma -
Alpena High School
Alpena MISkills
- NFPA 1021 certified fire officer I and II
- NFPA 1041 certified fire instructor level I
- Swift water rescue certification
- Ice rescue Level I and II certification
- Hazardous material awareness/operation certification
- Advanced vehicle stabilization certification
- ISO 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 certification
- Fire ground survival program course completion (Saginaw)
- Fire truck committee
- Water rescue committee and lead purchaser of equipment
- Forcible entry door researcher and purchaser
- Fitness room committee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
City of Alpena
05.2021 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Alpena
2006 - 2021
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Lake Superior State University
Associate of Applied Science - Concrete Technology
Alpena Community College
Paramedic Certification - Paramedicine
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
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