Dennis DenHartog
Glendora,CA
Summary
Fire Department career exceeding 32 years with experience in multiple roles including Brush Firefighter, Structural Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer, and 17 years as Captain. Proven ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships and maintain a positive work environment. Demonstrated leadership and operational expertise in high-pressure situations. Committed to enhancing team performance and community safety through effective training and collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Long Beach Fire Department
Long Beach , CA
09.1986 - 12.2017
- Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
- Developed strategies for responding to emergencies based upon specific scenarios encountered at each scene.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
Firefighter Paramedic
Covina Fire Department
Covina, CA
02.1986 - 08.1986
- Assisted emergency response by assessing situations and delivering medical aid.
- Transported injured individuals safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Administered ACLS to critically ill patients for condition stabilization.
- Prepared detailed reports on all activities conducted at emergency scenes.
Fire Suppression Aid
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Los Angeles, CA
09.1985 - 02.1986
- Executed fire suppression and containment operations for wildland fires using specialized tools and equipment.
- Constructed effective containment lines around active wildfires utilizing shovels, Pulaskis, and chainsaws.
- Contributed to hazardous fuels reduction projects by cutting brush, felling trees, and chipping debris.
Education
Fire Officer / Fire Inspector Certification - Fire Department Leadership Training
California State Fire Training
Long Beach, CA09-1998
Paramedic Certification - Paramedic Training
Harbor Paramedic Training Institute
Torrance, CA08-1986
Fire Academy Graduate - Fire Science
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA09-1985
Skills
- Emergency response
- Fire safety
- Incident management
- Team supervision
- Record keeping
- Fire code compliance
Timeline
Fire Captain
Long Beach Fire Department
09.1986 - 12.2017
Firefighter Paramedic
Covina Fire Department
02.1986 - 08.1986
Fire Suppression Aid
Los Angeles County Fire Department
09.1985 - 02.1986
Fire Officer / Fire Inspector Certification - Fire Department Leadership Training
California State Fire Training
Paramedic Certification - Paramedic Training
Harbor Paramedic Training Institute
Fire Academy Graduate - Fire Science
Rio Hondo College
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