David Bales
Skaneateles
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional in emergency services 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Protection Specialist
NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control
07.2024 - Current
- Serve in the Operational Support Branch, overseeing various special interest projects, and providing logistics and operations planning for various programs and events.
- Assist in conducting National Certification Testing, and ensure compliance with fire safety standards and JPR's.
- Team Lead for all agency fit testing, ensuring proper equipment maintenance, and calibration for statewide use.
- Assist with personal protective equipment, quartermaster duties, and ensure proper maintenance and availability statewide.
- Researched and collaborated with outside vendors for the purchase of new fit test equipment for the agency.
- Trained in roles for the Fire Operations Center to be utilized during agency deployments.
Groundskeeper
Skaneateles / Jordan Elbridge Central School Districts
12.2018 - 07.2024
- Used mowers, trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Warehouse Manager
New York Bakery of Syracuse
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained daily inventory for the warehouse and bakery.
- Packaged and shipped daily orders.
- Received all shipments and processed all necessary paperwork.
- Completed all required weekly reports.
Asbestos Inspector
Envirologic of New York
04.2011 - 08.2015
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and workers to establish a safe environment.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Monitored contaminated area to determine scope of hazard and progress of cleaning efforts against targets.
- Tested air quality to check for complete removal of all asbestos.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY01.2022
High School Diploma -
Skaneateles High School
Skaneateles, NY06-1988
Skills
- Nationally Certified Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 & 2
- Nationally Certified Live Fire and LFI-IC
- Nationally Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
- Completed NYS Cargo Truck and Intermodal Specialist training
- Certified EMD and 9-1-1 Instructor
- Former NYS Peace Officer
- Former NYS EMT
Timeline
Fire Protection Specialist
NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control
07.2024 - Current
Groundskeeper
Skaneateles / Jordan Elbridge Central School Districts
12.2018 - 07.2024
Warehouse Manager
New York Bakery of Syracuse
08.2015 - 12.2018
Asbestos Inspector
Envirologic of New York
04.2011 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection
Onondaga Community College
High School Diploma -
Skaneateles High School