Daniel Isenhour
Richfield,NC
Summary
Promoted to Fire Captain in 2020 and spent several years before acting as a relief captain being moved around and given an interim position before being promoted. Fire service background includes 15 years of progressive career fire service experience. Over the past 15 years progression through the ranks and being an essential team member during departmental growth have been part of it. Goal setting and investments in myself and career have been great accomplishments. Consistent effort has been made to better myself and gain more knowledge in areas such as leadership, operations, training, fire and life safety/community risk reduction, administration and many other facets of the fire service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Albemarle Fire Department
Albemarle, NC
09.2008 - Current
- Management of emergency personnel on incident scenes
- Fill in as acting Battalion Chief
- Coordinate fire prevention and community risk reduction activities with alongside AFDs fire marshals office.
- Ensure training and readiness of my company
- Assists city PIO with running fire department Facebook page
- Responsible for assisting with budgeting of fire prevention and community risk reduction materials
- Assist with hiring processes
- Supervises daily operations of of assigned fire rescue personnel, facilities, apparatus and equipment.
- Conduct Pre Fire plans
- Conduct community relation events
- Increased effectiveness of our smoke alarm and CO alarm program.
- Respond to all incidents inside city limits and outside
Firefighter (Part-Time)
New London Volunteer Fire Department
New London, NC
12.2009 - Current
- Coordinate public education on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to fire and emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversee equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drive and operate apparatus on fire and ems calls
- Assist with monthly scheduling of other part time staff
- Enter and oversee incident reporting report management system
- Assist with and overseeing our smoke alarm program
- Designated point of contact with NC Office of State Fire Marshal for our smoke alarm grant.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2007
Skills
- Community relations
- Sound judgment
- Operations management
- Budgeting
- Uses independent judgement
- Approachable
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Delegation
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Communication
Certification
Firefighter 1 & 2 , EMT-Basic, Fire Officer I/II/III, NIMS ICS100/200/300/400/500/600/700/800, Fire Inspector Level 1, Car Seat technician, Fire Instructor II (qualifications in Fire Officer 1 and 2, Fire and Life Safety Educator level 1), Fire and Life Safety Educator level 3
Additional Information
- National Fire Academy courses completed Preparation for initial company operations, Decision-making for initial company operations and Strategies and tactics for initial company operations. New Fire Chief series (Challenging,Contemporary and Administrative Issues), Leadership I, II, III
- Attend many different training opportunities including FDIC (was awarded volunteer of the year in 2018), NC Association of Fire Chiefs Mid Winter Chiefs conference, Metro Atlanta Firefighter Conference, Andy Fredericks Training Days, South Atlanitc Fire Rescue Expo, Fire Rescue International
- Fire Coordinator for Stanly County Safe Kids
- Assist in planning and instructing in the recruit training at our recruit school with the city and county departments
- Participated in multiple hiring processes and committees including apparatus and policy.
Timeline
Firefighter (Part-Time)
New London Volunteer Fire Department
12.2009 - Current
Fire Captain
Albemarle Fire Department
09.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
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