Daniel Coward
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Currently hold the rank of Captain II with over 20 years of experience in fire service, dedicated to enhancing community safety and operational efficiency within the Skyland Fire and Rescue organization. Proven track record in emergency response, leadership, and training, striving for promotion to Battalion Chief to further contribute to the Skyland Fire Department and its mission. Core competencies include strategic planning, team management, and public safety advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain II
Skyland Fire Department
Asheville, NC
11.2013 - Current
- Delivered medical treatment to patients.
- Provide fire suppression in residential, commercial, and wildland environments
- Oversaw team coordination and provided leadership during assigned shift as Company Officer
- Involved in several cross-functional committees within the organization.
Assistant Campground Manager
Jackson County Recreation & Parks Department
Cullowhee, NC
06.2007 - 11.2013
- Complied with safety rules to minimize incidents and accidents.
- Conducted required recordkeeping activities to comply with camp requirements.
- Handled guest complaints in most effective manner possible and offered complimentary services for hardship cases
- Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within the campground
- Balanced funds and made sure it was accurate before turning in to supervisor
- Acted as manager in the absence of my direct supervisor
- Various grounds maintenance duties
- Took over as campground manager in June of 2013 when the former manager was terminated
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Responded to and resolved guest issues or complaints.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Balsam, NC
03.2005 - 05.2007
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Interacted with homeowners inside community to build positive relationships.
- Maintained swimming pool and tennis courts regularly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva, NC05.2004
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Problem Resolution
- Communication
- Easily adapts to surroundings and environment
- Outgoing personality
- People skills
- Self motivated
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2014 Class A Unit Citation for helping to successfully rescue patient pinned in a tree
- Recipient of the 2016 Commendation of Merit for helping with fire suppression efforts in the Party Rock Fire
- Recipient of the 2016 Skyland Fire and Rescue Training Award
- Promoted to level of Engineer in 2018
- Recipient of the 2022 Skyland Fire and Rescue Training Award
- Promoted to level of Captain in 2023
- Recipient of Chief's Commendation Award in 2024
Certification
- North Carolina Firefighter Level I
- North Carolina Firefighter Level II
- North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I
- North Carolina Driver Operator EVD
- North Carolina Driver Operator Aerial
- North Carolina Driver Operator Pumps
- North Carolina Fire Officer I
- North Carolina Fire Officer II
- North Carolina Fire Officer III
- North Carolina General Instructor Level I
- North Carolina General Instructor Level II
- Chief 101
- Chief 101 2015 Edition Update
- North Carolina Technical Rescuer VMR
- North Carolina Technical Rescuer Ropes
- North Carolina Technical Rescuer Trench
- North Carolina Technical Rescuer Water Rescue
- North Carolina Technical Rescuer Machinery & Agriculture
- North Carolina Technical Rescuer Structural Collapse
- North Carolina Advanced EMT
- FEMA National Incident Management System ICS 100
- FEMA National Incident Management System ICS 200
- FEMA National Incident Management System ICS 300
- FEMA National Incident Management System ICS 400
- FEMA National Incident Management System ICS 700
- FEMA National Incident Management System ICS 800
- National Fire Academy Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
- National Fire Academy Preparation for Initial Company Operations
- Wildland Fire Suppression S-130, S-190
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Captain II
Skyland Fire Department
11.2013 - Current
Assistant Campground Manager
Jackson County Recreation & Parks Department
06.2007 - 11.2013
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Balsam Mountain Preserve
03.2005 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Smoky Mountain High School
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