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Craig Tate

Tooele,UT

Summary

Vigilant Fire Inspector possessing in-depth knowledge of fire codes and safety principles. Detailed professional with 24 years of experience inspecting structures for fire hazards during initial construction and renovations. Certified Fire Inspector I, II and III. Excellent problem-solver with first-rate decision-making and interpersonal skills. Excellent recordkeeping, communication and organizational talents. Inspects and tests moderate and complex fire protection systems, investigates fire code complaints and identifies code violations. In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems. Expertise in examining functionality of equipment such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, gasoline storage tanks and air compressors. Safety conscious, offering experience in performing investigations of structures before and after fires and explosions.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Firefighter

Tooele City Corporation
Tooele, UT
10.1987 - Current
  • Currently senior member of Tooele City Fire Department and was active member for 24 years. During active years, I was responsible to respond to emergency callouts,training session and weekly fire department business meetings, while up holding and complying to fire department's by-laws and standards.
  • Chairman Fire Prevention Committee and was assigned to this committee for four years. This committee provided fire prevention education and conducted exit drills for Tooele County School Board District and Child Day Cares throughout Tooele City.
  • Was instrumental in coordinating, planning and provided training for Firefighter 1 certification program. Seven to nine firefighters received their certification through Utah Fire Rescue Academy.

Fire Chief

Tooele Army Depot
Tooele, UT
04.2014 - 03.2020
  • Supervised three Chief Officers, six Station Captains, two Fire Inspectors, 18 Firefighters and two Fire Stations
  • Supervised and managed Fire Protection and Prevention Division, HAZMAT Special Operations Division, Training Division, Emergency Management Division.
  • Emergency Manager for Tooele Army Depot's Emergency Management Operations Center.
  • Developed policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
  • Responsible for fire protection and prevention and safety for approximately 500 depot employees, 2,500 structures and 44,092 acres of land.
  • Reported fire prevention and life safety deficiencies to proper authorities.
  • Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
  • Signed off on all construction projects ensuring fire code compliancy.
  • Ensured all building inspections were completed with in scheduled period of time.
  • One of four Army Material Command Fire Chiefs assigned to Operational, Readiness, Inspection Team.
  • Complete oversite and prepared $3.5 million annual budget.
  • Implemented Mutual Aide Agreements with other fire agencies in Tooele County.
  • Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
  • Incident Commander at emergency scenes to provide strategic and operational assignments to firefighters to mitigate emergency events.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Conducted written performance evaluations and written disciplinary actions when needed.

Deputy Fire Chief

Tooele Army Depot
Tooele, United States
12.2009 - 04.2014
  • Supervision over Fire Protection and Prevention Division, training and work schedules, coaching, mentoring and performance evaluations of assigned personnel, annual budget submission, procurement of operational supplies.
  • Supervised two Fire Inspectors, three Station Captains and nine Firefighters at two separate fire stations.
  • Worked with Contracting Office to write technical contracts on fire suppression equipment with costs ranging from $10K to $1M.
  • Implemented best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Insured firefighter proficiency training was completed to maintain their certification requirements.
  • It was my responsibility to ensure all 2,500 structures and 44,092 acres were compliant with all applicable fire codes.
  • Experience in NFPA fire code, Internal Fire Code, International Building Code, National Electrical Code.
  • Technical knowledge to read blue prints, water flow tests, fire alarm and suppression system tests to insure fire code and ADA compliance.
  • Implemented fire investigation program to meet current NFPA 921 standards
  • I have developed effective fire department management programs by using LEAN SIX SIGMA principals to increased productivity, customers satisfaction, solve budgetary restraints.
  • I have human resource training.

Fire Inspector

Tooele Army Depot
Tooele, UT
02.2004 - 10.2010
  • Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
  • Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
  • Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
  • Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
  • Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
  • Inspected various multi-family residential and business occupancies, construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
  • Reviewed blue prints for fire code compliance.
  • Manufactured preliminary and complete reports on fire origins and causes by investigating incident scene and interviewing witnesses.
  • Assisted multiple businesses, healthcare facilities and educational, ammunition facilities by writing and maintaining fire safety and evacuation plans.
  • Conducted multiple fire and life safety education programs throughout Tooele Army Depot and Tooele City Public School system.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Dixie State College
St. George, UT

High School Diploma -

Tooele High School
Tooele, UT
05.1981

Skills

  • Prevention Programs
  • Code Enforcement
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Educational Programs
  • Emergency Management Procedures
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Fire Protection
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Detailed Report Writing

Certification

  • Valid Utah State Drivers License, Ex. Date 6/19/2028
  • Fire Officer IV, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certification #1664194, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 27 Dec 11
  • Fire Officer III IFSAC Certification, #575375, Tooele, Utah 24 Jul 03
  • Fire Officer II IFSAC Certification, #514078, Tooele, Utah 06 Jan 03
  • Fire Officer I IFSAC Certification, #487540, Tooele, Utah 11 Jun 02
  • Fire Inspector III IFSAC Certification #638969, Tooele, Utah 23 Dec 03
  • Fire Inspector II IFSAC Certification #638968, Tooele, Utah 23 Dec 03
  • Fire Inspector I IFSAC Certification #492328, Tooele, Utah 07 Nov 02
  • Fire Instructor III IFSAC Certification, #515141, Tooele, Utah - 21 Feb 03
  • Fire Instructor II IFSAC Certification, #515140, Tooele, Utah - 21 Feb 03
  • Fire Instructor I IFSAC Certification, #80698, Tooele, Utah 07 Sep 94
  • HazMat Incident Command System IFSAC Certification #514096, Tooele Utah 06 Jan 03
  • Hazardous Materials Technician IFSAC Certification, #877236. Tooele, Utah 18 Jul 06
  • HazMat Operations IFSAC Certification #430951, Tooele, Utah 02 Oct 01
  • HazMat Awareness IFSAC Certification #353761, Tooele, Utah 07 Nov 00
  • FEMA Incident Command System/IS 100/IS 200/IS 700 15 Aug 06
  • EMT- Basic, Utah Department of Health, Expired Sept. 2020.

Timeline

Fire Chief

Tooele Army Depot
04.2014 - 03.2020

Deputy Fire Chief

Tooele Army Depot
12.2009 - 04.2014

Fire Inspector

Tooele Army Depot
02.2004 - 10.2010

Senior Firefighter

Tooele City Corporation
10.1987 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Dixie State College

High School Diploma -

Tooele High School

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