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Craig Rowe

Downingtown,PA

Summary

Proven leader and effective communicator, adept in critical thinking and problem-solving, honed across roles from Technician at Comcast to Fire Lieutenant. Excelled in fostering teamwork, enhancing safety protocols, and driving professional development. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and emergency response effectiveness, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Municiple Authority

Upper Uwchlan Township
01.2021 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Fire Fighter

Lionville Fire Company
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the fire department by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.

Fire Lieutenant

West Whiteland Fire Company
01.2018 - Current
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
  • Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
  • Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Conducted thorough post-incident analysis sessions, utilizing lessons learned to refine operational guidelines and enhance future responses in similar situations.
  • Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Established effective communication channels between command staff and frontline responders during high-pressure incidents, ensuring clear directives and information sharing.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing professional development opportunities for firefighters under my supervision.
  • Coordinated large-scale emergency exercises, simulating realistic scenarios to assess department readiness and identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
  • Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Technician

Comcast
04.2015 - 01.2021
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Streamlined inventory management, ensuring optimal levels of spare parts and materials at all times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.

Prepared Foods

Wegmans
03.2010 - 04.2015
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Managed special orders and catering requests with precision and attention to detail, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products for customer events.
  • Developed strong product knowledge, enabling the provision of informed recommendations to customers seeking assistance.
  • Assisted in recipe development for new menu items, testing and refining ingredients to achieve optimal flavor profiles.
  • Proactively addressed potential issues before they escalated into larger problems by routinely inspecting equipment functionality and cleanliness standards throughout the shift.
  • Contributed to waste reduction initiatives by effectively managing food rotation and identifying opportunities for repurposing ingredients.
  • Increased sales of prepared foods by creating visually appealing displays and promoting daily specials.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henderson Highschool
West Chester, PA
06.2010

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Ability to use and operate heavy eqiupment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
  • Fire One
  • Class B CDL
  • Pumps 1&2 Operations
  • Aerial Operations
  • FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
  • VRT - Vehicle Rescue Technician
  • Water Rescue Technician
  • Ice Rescue Technician
  • Trench and Confined Space
  • Structural Collapse Operations level 1&2
  • Rapid Intervention Team basic and advanced
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Flashover Recognition
  • Right Front Seat
  • Basic First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogens


Timeline

Municiple Authority

Upper Uwchlan Township
01.2021 - Current

Fire Fighter

Lionville Fire Company
01.2021 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

West Whiteland Fire Company
01.2018 - Current

Technician

Comcast
04.2015 - 01.2021

Prepared Foods

Wegmans
03.2010 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Henderson Highschool

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