Clinton Teters
Tullahoma,TN
Summary
Vigilant Fire Lieutenant boasting 15 year career in the fire service. Extensive knowledge of firefighting methods and emergency medical treatment protocols. Dedicated to providing quality service to over 20,000 citizens in Tullahoma. Outstanding decision-making, problem-solving and communication talents. Alert Fire Lieutenant successful managing fire and medical emergencies. Hardworking and punctual with outstanding public relations abilities. Talented in performing administrative duties, creating incident reports, ordering supplies, providing strategy training and performing building inspections. Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Tullahoma
Tulalhoma, TN
04.2012 - Current
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Directed work of 10 or more firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
- Coordinated fire control and prevention operations.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Trained, oversaw and corrected personnel fighting fires.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Winchester, TN
05.2017 - Current
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for multiple cases.
- Reduced risk by accurately monitoring and evaluating criminal prosecutorial data while managing crime scenes.
- Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
Court Security Officer
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Winchester, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Escorted prisoners to and from courthouse and maintained custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
- Escorted jurors, visitors and prisoners in courtroom and in hidden areas.
- Screened, controlled and handled evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
- Maintained order in courtroom during trial and guarded jury from outside contact.
- Patrolled court building and grounds and checked visitors and packages at entrances.
- Enforced courtroom rules of behavior and warned persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
- Screened persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
- Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Machinist 1 - Machine Shop Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TNEmergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TNHigh School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Winchester, TN05.1998
Skills
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire inspection investigations
- Fire response rescue direction
- Personnel management
- Fire prevention
- Staff performance evaluation
- Municipal codes
- Site Inspections
- Fire protection
- Firefighting operations
- Fire service
- Fire department maintenance
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Fire Officer 1 & 2
- Instructor 1 & 2
- Basic 64 Instructor
- Live Burn Instructor
- First Responder Investigator
- Fire Inspector 1
- Incident Safety Officer
- Municipal Management Academy
- Hazmat Tech
Timeline
Court Security Officer
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
07.2021 - Current
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
05.2017 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Tullahoma
04.2012 - Current
Machinist 1 - Machine Shop Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Motlow State Community College
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School