Curtis A. Baptiste
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Emergency Management and Public Safety professional with 17+ years of military and civil service experience. Skilled in disaster response, logistics, incident command support, and risk mitigation. Proven leader in high-stress environments with strong coordination and operational planning abilities.
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 9 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Firefighter
City of Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Respond to emergency incidents, support incident command, provide medical care, and ensure operational readiness.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Improved public awareness and education on fire safety practices through community workshops and school programs.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
Correction Officer
NJ Department of Corrections
Newark, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintained security, conducted inspections, managed emergencies, and enforced safety procedures.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 80 inmates in maximum security.
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05-2025
BA - Fire Science
American Public University
West Virginia09-2024
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
Emergency Management, Disaster Response, ICS, Risk Assessment, Logistics Coordination, Safety Compliance, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Operational Planning
Firefighting activities
Emergency response
Fire safety
Structural firefighting
Certification
NREMT | HazMat Technician | HazMat Operations
Military Experience
- Air Force Reserve Firefighter (2024–Present)
- Emergency response, fire suppression, and disaster support operations.
- Air Force Reserve – Water & Fuels Technician (2016–Present)
- Infrastructure inspections, maintenance, and operational planning.
- Army National Guard – Chemical Operations (2007–2015)
- Hazmat operations, training, and risk mitigation.
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Elizabeth
01.2017 - Current
Correction Officer
NJ Department of Corrections
01.2012 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Trident University International
BA - Fire Science
American Public University