David Fielder
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Battalion Chief boasting a 22 year career. Extensive knowledge of firefighting methods, emergency medical treatment protocols, specialized rescue scenarios, Mass Casualty Incidents, and many other job related duties. Dedicated to providing quality service to over 48,000 citizens in Hattiesburg, MS. Outstanding decision-making, problem-solving and communication talents.
Dynamic safety and operations leader with extensive experience at RMR Mechanical, excelling in hazard identification and staff training. Proven track record in accident prevention and emergency response, leveraging exceptional communication skills and complex problem-solving abilities to enhance workplace safety and compliance. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Experienced Delivery Driver offering delivery experience and solid dedication to customer satisfaction. Enhances vehicle longevity and workplace safety with good inspection and maintenance abilities. Apply advanced skills to enhance service for customers and collaborate effectively with diverse team members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
City Of Hattiesburg
09.2003 - Current
- Manage operations at multiple station units.
- Complete employee performance appraisals as directed by Administration/Human Resources
- Creates a professional development plan for members
- Participates in the formulation or evaluation of departmental policies
- Develops emergency incident operational plans requiring multi unit operations
- Enhanced firefighter safety through the implementation of comprehensive training programs and adherence to strict safety guidelines.
- Manage multiple fire stations effectively, ensuring personnel were properly trained, equipped, and supervised for optimal performance.
- Oversee scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Direct emergency response operations, ensuring effective coordination among multiple units.
- Serve as an effective liaison between firefighters under my command and upper-level administration to address concerns promptly while still upholding department policies and procedures.
- Prepare and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Review fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Inspect buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Supervise firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Demonstrate strong leadership in high-pressure situations, successfully guiding teams through complex emergency incidents while minimizing risks to both responders and civilians.
Site Safety Supervisor
RMR Mechanical
05.2017 - Current
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex Ground
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Undecided -
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOTransferred -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSDiploma -
Oak Grove High School
Hattiesburg, MS05.1997
Skills
- Package scanning
- Delivery logging
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Route logs
- Defensive driver training
- Equipment operation
- Route management
- Clean MVR
- Punctual and reliable
- Complex Problem-solving
- Local delivery
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Driver's license
- Safe driving
- Accident reporting
- Safety audits
- Site auditing
- Staff training and mentoring
- Safety risk assessment
- Site evaluation
- Safety program assessments
- Workplace inspections
- Company policy compliance
- Meeting participation
- Respiratory protection
- Accident prevention
- Construction site management
- Incident reporting
- Chemical handling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- First aid administration
- Fall protection
- Occupational health
- Hazard identification
- Implementing safety policies
- Employee team supervision
- Incident investigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Confined space entry
- Environmental monitoring
- Scaffold safety
- Ladder safety
- Gas detection
- Staff development and leadership
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Fire department procedures
- Fire response team direction
- Fire response rescue direction
- Fire inspection suppression
- Firefighting procedures
- Emergency management
- Personnel management
- Staff performance evaluation
- Public education
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire strategy
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Interagency coordination
Accomplishments
- Finished Mississippi Executive Fire Officer in 2023
- Was voted Team Captain by my peers at Southeast Missouri State University my senior year.
- Selected to the Junior College Football All-Star game
- Won the Mississippi Truck Driving championship and competed in the National Truck Driving Championship in 2024 and 2025
- Completed NIMS 300 and 400 in May of 2026
Certification
- National Registered EMT-B
- Haz-Mat Technician Level-I
- Fire Service Instructor I&II
- Fire Office I,II,III,&IV
- Fire Intervention Rescue Survival Techniques
- Fireground Leadership
- Incident Safety Officer
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- CPR/BLS Instructor
- Overland Search and Rescue Technician
- Urban Search and Rescue Technician
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex Ground
05.2021 - 09.2024
Site Safety Supervisor
RMR Mechanical
05.2017 - Current
Battalion Chief
City Of Hattiesburg
09.2003 - Current
Undecided -
Southeast Missouri State University
Transferred -
Pearl River Community College
Diploma -
Oak Grove High School