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Curtis Johnson

Hillsborough,NC

Summary

Proactive Fire Lieutenant with 8 years of firefighting and personnel management skills. Proven success overseeing and directing work of 3-4 subordinates. Talented at evaluating fires, fire prevention and taking necessary actions for protection of property and lives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Inspector

Chapel Hill Fire Department
03.2025 - Current
  • Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
  • Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
  • Examined fire sites to gather evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood and accelerant residue.
  • Strengthened professional networks by attending conferences and workshops focused on advancements in fire investigation methodologies.
  • Assessed damage from fires, estimating financial losses for businesses and insurance claims processing purposes.

Fire Lieutenant

Chapel Hill Fire Department
08.2019 - 03.2025
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
  • Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations

Training Captain

New Hope Fire Department
12.2019 - Current
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Command of fire incidents
  • Managed budget to provide oversight for training
  • Analyzed evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.

Part-Time Driver

Eno Fire Department
07.2015 - Current
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Relief Driver

Town Of Carrboro
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Conducted multiple fire and life safety education programs in low-income housing and apartments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Cedar Ridge High School
Hillsborough, NC
06.2018

Skills

  • Administration and Management
  • Fire Service
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Response Rescue Direction
  • Public Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Records Management
  • Fire Investigations

Certification

  • NC TR Trench
  • NC TR Structural Collapse
  • NC TR Vehicle
  • NC TR Confined Space
  • NC D/O: Pumps
  • NC D/O: Aerials
  • NC FLSE 1
  • NC Probationary Level 2 Fire Inspector
  • NC Fire Investigation Technician
  • NC Fire Officer 1
  • NC Fire Officer 2
  • NC Chief 101
  • NC Fire Instructor 1
  • NC HAZMAT Ops.
  • NC Firefighter 1 and 2
  • NC Technical Rescuer
  • NC EMT-B
  • Child Safety Seat Technician
  • NC Class B Non-CDL License
  • NFA Leadership in Supervision
  • NFA Incident Safety Officer

Affiliations

  • North Carolina State Firefighters Association
  • International Association of Firefighters
  • Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of North Carolina
  • International Association of Arson Investigators
  • North Carolina Task Force 8 - ESF2

Timeline

Fire Inspector

Chapel Hill Fire Department
03.2025 - Current

Training Captain

New Hope Fire Department
12.2019 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

Chapel Hill Fire Department
08.2019 - 03.2025

Relief Driver

Town Of Carrboro
08.2018 - 08.2019

Part-Time Driver

Eno Fire Department
07.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Fayetteville Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Cedar Ridge High School

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