David M Bloodworth
Newnan,Georgia
Summary
Results-driven Fire Chief with extensive experience in emergency management, incident command, and fire prevention strategies. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance disaster preparedness, ensuring community safety and operational excellence. Having a strong focus on strategic planning and staff development. Expertise in managing emergency response operations and implementing effective fire prevention measures has led to improved community safety and departmental performance and known for driving operational objectives and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Experienced in budget administration and developing community outreach initiatives that promote fire safety and disaster preparedness.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Fire Chief
City of Hapeville Fire Department
Hapeville, Georgia
06.1990 - 06.2024
- Led daily briefings to communicate operational objectives and safety measures.
- Coordinated with local agencies to ensure effective disaster preparedness plans.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention strategies for community outreach.
- Managed emergency response operations for diverse incidents and emergencies.
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
- Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
- Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
- Prepared weekly reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved by the Fire Department during that time period.
- Analyzed incident data from previous years in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with other community stakeholders on initiatives related to public safety information sharing systems.
- Organized special events such as blood drives or CPR classes in order to promote awareness about fire safety among community members.
- Investigated complaints received from citizens relating to Fire Department operations.
- Attended meetings with city council members or other governmental agencies as required.
- Developed strategies for increasing public awareness about fire safety measures.
- Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect fire service delivery within the jurisdiction.
- Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
- Elevated assigned fire station into top-performer in area, resulting in honors, awards and accolades.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
- Conducted regular inspections of all fire stations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
- Evaluated equipment needs and coordinated procurement for firefighting tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hapeville High School
Hapeville, GA05-1980
Skills
- Emergency management
- Fire prevention strategies
- Incident command
- Budget administration
- Compliance inspection
- Disaster preparedness
- Strategic planning
- Records management
- Hazardous materials response
- Emergency response procedures
- Crisis communication
- Firefighting operations
- Staff development
- Disaster management
- Staff performance evaluation
- Personnel management
- Emergency medical services
Certification
Member of the Georgia Fire Chief Association
Accomplishments
1992 Firefighter of the Year for Hapeville Fire & EMS
Timeline
Fire Chief
City of Hapeville Fire Department
06.1990 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Hapeville High School