David Nelson
Cherryville,Pa
Summary
David Nelson | LinkedIn Seeking a position as the fire chief Experienced Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity. Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chief
Whitehall Township Bureau of Fire
09.2016 - Current
- Experienced Fire Chief with a demonstrated history of working in the public safety industry
- Highly motivated and professional, in supervising a department of 100 dedicated firefighters responding out of 4 stations with a fleet of 20 apparatus worth over 8 million dollars
- Working within a budget of 1 million dollars
- My responsibilities include budgeting, labor, and public relations
- Developing and reviewing Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) and maintaining training records
- I am also responsible for overseeing all functions pertaining to the management of the department
- I am dynamic, focused, and a results-oriented leader with solid academic foundation to augment my 35 years in public safety experience in fire/EMS operations, training, and instructions
- As well as incident command systems and emergency management
- I am an innovative professional with an extensive background in budgeting, procurement, logistics and project management
- I believe I have instilled positive and impactful results while serving as the head of the fire bureau
- I am also a firm believer in Community Risk Reduction (CRR) of our community by assisting our citizens in fire safety
- Through smoke detector installations, fire inspections, and community outreach events.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire
Emmaus FD
10.2015 - 09.2016
Lieutenant
Horry County Fire Rescue
01.2004 - 01.2015
Paramedic
Allentown EMS
01.2001 - 01.2004
Whitehall Volunteer, Volunteer Firefighter
Fire department
01.1999 - 01.2004
Chief Fire Officer, New Fire Chief
- 01.2000
- Fundamentals of basic Firefighting interior structural firefighting
- Emergency Vehicle Driving training
- Rapid Intervention Crews
- Rescue the Rescuer
- Professional Certifications, (CFO) through the Center of Public Safety and Excellence (CPSE)
- Officer IV, Pro Board
- National Fire Academy (NFA)
- Chief Officers Academy
- Fire ground simulations
- Ladder and truck co
- Ops
- Basic and Advanced auto extrication
- Bus and Heavy Machinery extrication
- Basic and advanced swat medic
- Rescue task force training
- Successful AFG grant writer and local grants
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
- Command and Control of FD Ops
- At Target Hazards, NFA
- Critical decision making for complex coordinated attacks, LSU/NCBRT
- Advanced Life Support Response to Haz-Mat Incidents, NFA
Infantry Team leader
101, Airborne, US Army
01.1996 - 01.1999
FD
Gretna Volunteer
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Rescue Captain
Volunteer Fire
01.1987 - 01.1993
Education
Bachelors - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
03.2023
Associates of Fire Science graduated - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2021
Paramedic (NREMTP)
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2000
Skills
- Firefighter Training
- Physical Fitness
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medical Emergency Response
- Hazardous Materials
- Suppression Planning
- Active Listening
- Annual Budgets
- Fire Suppression Coordination
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Firefighting Operations
- Prevention Strategies
Accomplishments
- Incident Safety Officer, NFA
- Firefighter II, IFSAC
- Company Officer Academy
- Incident Command of Structural Collapse
- Accomplishments:
- Developed a successful fire inspection program for the Township that is self-sufficient
- Developed a successful billing program for the fire department to charge for structural fires and motor vehicle accidents
- Currently the 2nd Vice President of the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Member of the reconstruction of Senate Resolution 6 (SR6) 27 lifesaving initiatives for moving the Pennsylvania fire and EMS forward in the state
- I was awarded an Army Meritorious Service Award for the stabilization of a fellow soldier
- Past Director of the state of Pennsylvania for the Eastern
Affiliations
Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
Past President and board member of HC Fireman’s Relief Fund.
HCFR Recruit class #8 Valedictorian.
Past Secretary of the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association.
Past Director of the Lehigh County Fire Chiefs Association.
Woodworking and Camping
I enjoy the process of building and constructing my woodworking projects. The camping is a great way to get a way and enjoy time with my family, as well as see different locations.
Timeline
Fire Chief
Whitehall Township Bureau of Fire
09.2016 - Current
Director of Emergency Services/Fire
Emmaus FD
10.2015 - 09.2016
Lieutenant
Horry County Fire Rescue
01.2004 - 01.2015
Paramedic
Allentown EMS
01.2001 - 01.2004
Whitehall Volunteer, Volunteer Firefighter
Fire department
01.1999 - 01.2004
Infantry Team leader
101, Airborne, US Army
01.1996 - 01.1999
FD
Gretna Volunteer
01.1993 - 01.1995
Rescue Captain
Volunteer Fire
01.1987 - 01.1993
Chief Fire Officer, New Fire Chief
- 01.2000
Bachelors - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associates of Fire Science graduated - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Paramedic (NREMTP)
Creighton University
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