Corey Winkler
Fire Inspector
Crestview,Florida
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Crestview Fire Department
Crestview, Florida
08.2017 - Current
- Oversaw Health and Safety for fire department; monitored personnel injuries
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards regarding health and safety measures.
- Developed policies for ensuring health, safety, and infection control in fire department.
- Conducted fire and life safety inspections in commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with fire codes.
- Facilitated communication of fire department information with local news media through television and radio interviews as the designated Public Information Officer (PIO).
- Created and executed diverse safety programs to increase community outreach awareness.
Fire Lieutenant
Crestview Fire Department
Crestview, Florida
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised the maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment and supplies;.
- Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations or medical emergencies as needed;.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Firefighter
Crestview Fire Department
Crestview, Florida
07.2008 - 04.2014
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration/Fire Investigation
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2024
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09-2022
Skills
- Staff development and leadership
- Public Education
- Fire department procedures
- Firefighting procedures
- Fire prevention
- Emergency Management
- Incident safety
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Regulatory enforcement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Alarm and fire detection systems
- Organizational Skills
Leadership Training
- City of Crestview LEAD Program - 2022
- Florida Fire Chiefs Association (FFCA), Emergency Services Leadership Institute (ESLI) - 2022
- Okaloosa Leadership Program - 2024
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Executive Leadership Certification - 2024
- Crestview Fire Department, Battalion Chief Training Program - 2024
Certification
- Florida Firefighter I/II
- Florida and National Registry EMT
- Florida Pump Operator
- Florida Hazardous Material Technician
- Florida Fire Officer I, II, II, and IV
- Florida Firesafety Inspector I, II, and III
- Florida Fire Code Administrator
- Florida Instructor I, II, and III
- Florida Live Fire Training Instructor I
- Florida Safety Officer, Health & Safety Officer, and Safety Officer
- Florida Fire Investigator I and II
- Florida Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Certified Florida Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Program Manager
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and Certified Hazard Recognition Specialist (CHRS)
- ISFSI Training Officer Credential and Live Fire Instructor Credential - Fixed Facility
- IBSC Certified Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO-C)
- UMBC Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- VFIS Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Instructor
- Safe Kids Worldwide Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR Instructor
Accomplishments
- Crestview Fire Department COVID-19 Service Award - 2020
- City of Crestview 15-Year Service Award - 2023
- City of Crestview Strongest Link Award - 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Captain
Crestview Fire Department
08.2017 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Crestview Fire Department
04.2014 - 08.2017
Firefighter
Crestview Fire Department
07.2008 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration/Fire Investigation
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
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