David Fickensher
Townsend,DE
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain skilled in emergency response, incident command, and team leadership. Dedicated to improving operational readiness and firefighter safety through strategic staff scheduling and effective collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and response strategies through mentorship and training.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Fire Captain
Dover AFB F&ES
Dover AFB, DE
08.2020 - Current
Led emergency response teams with a focus on safety and efficiency during fire incidents and training exercises. Coordinated multi-agency firefighting efforts to optimize resource utilization and communication. Conducted incident debriefings to identify improvement areas, and enhance team strategies. Mentored junior firefighters, fostering professional growth, and improving team dynamics. Implemented and monitored safety protocols, ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
Fire Lieutenant
Dover AFB F&ES
Dover AFB, DE
11.2019 - 08.2020
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
US Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland
04.2015 - 11.2019
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
US Navy Research Laboratory
Washington, DC
04.2014 - 04.2015
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
US Navy Department
Great Lakes, Illinois
08.2008 - 04.2014
TSgt Retired
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
12.1993 - 01.2014
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Louis F Garland Fire Academy
San Angelo, TX01-2005
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI01-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Propulsion Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
DeVry University
Chicago, IL01-2005
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Clovis Community College
Clovis, New Mexico, NM01-2001
High School Diploma -
Gordon Technical High School
Chicago, IL06-1991
Skills
- Emergency response
- Incident command
- Team leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Emergency Medical Techniques
- Advanced firefighting techniques
- Leadership development
- Hazardous materials management
- Public safety education
- Incident risk assessment
Certification
Airport Firefighter
Timeline
Fire Captain
Dover AFB F&ES
08.2020 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Dover AFB F&ES
11.2019 - 08.2020
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
US Naval Academy
04.2015 - 11.2019
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
US Navy Research Laboratory
04.2014 - 04.2015
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
US Navy Department
08.2008 - 04.2014
TSgt Retired
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
12.1993 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Louis F Garland Fire Academy
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Propulsion Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Clovis Community College
High School Diploma -
Gordon Technical High School