Danny Novak
Pleasant View,UT
Summary
Accomplished Fire Captain at Los Angeles County Fire Department, adept in emergency response and personnel management. Spearheaded multi-agency operations, enhancing efficiency and preparedness. Renowned for fostering team growth and mastering technical rescue, my leadership significantly optimized resource utilization and equipment maintenance, ensuring swift, effective public safety solutions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Los Angeles County Fire Department
09.1985 - 03.2018
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- 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.
- Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
- Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Contributed to regional disaster planning efforts, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters and other potential crises.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Coordinated mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, optimizing resource-sharing during large-scale events or emergencies beyond individual capacities.
- Negotiated with vendors to acquire high-quality firefighting equipment at cost-effective prices, optimizing department's budget.
- Fostered team-oriented environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development among junior firefighters.
- Managed administrative duties, including budgeting and personnel management, ensuring department operated within fiscal and regulatory guidelines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CAGED -
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-1981
High School Diploma -
Downey Senior High School
Downey, CA05-1979
Skills
- Personnel management
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Technical rescue
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency response procedures
- Public education
- Fire inspection suppression
- Hazardous materials response
- Facility and equipment maintenance
State of California Medal of Valor
Awarded by the State of California for extraordinary bravery during a swiftwater incident .
Timeline
Fire Captain
Los Angeles County Fire Department
09.1985 - 03.2018
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
GED -
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Downey Senior High School
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