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Overview
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Certification
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Dennis P. Staples

Medford,NJ

Summary

Experienced fire service professional prepared for leadership role. Proven ability to manage emergency situations, ensure safety protocols, and lead teams effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in dynamic environments, and consistently achieve operational goals. Skilled in incident command, firefighting techniques, and emergency medical response. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Lieutenant/EMT

Cinnaminson Fire District #1
Cinnaminson, NJ
06.2015 - Current
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
  • Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
  • Responsible for scheduling and time off approvals for all personnel.
  • Maintained and updated Department's Pre-Plan program.

Firefighter/EMT

Cinnaminson Fire District #1
Cinnaminson, NJ
07.2005 - 06.2015
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.

Senior Corrections Officer

New Jersey Department of Corrections
Crosswicks, NJ
03.2002 - 07.2005
  • Managed daily operations efficiently, allocating resources appropriately based on changing needs and priorities.
  • Maintained accurate inmate records, ensuring data integrity for legal and administrative purposes.
  • Deescalated tense situations using crisis intervention techniques, preventing harm to both staff members and inmates.
  • Improved inmate behavior by implementing effective rehabilitation programs and counseling sessions.

Corrections Officer

Burlington County Department of Corrections
Mount Holly, NJ
06.2001 - 03.2002
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.

Education

No Degree - Fire Science Technology

Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJ

High School Diploma -

Shawnee High School
Medford
06-1994

Skills

  • Personnel management
  • Records management
  • Administration and management
  • Firefighter safety
  • Incident command
  • Firefighting operations
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Staff scheduling
  • Record keeping
  • Incident reporting
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

    Two (2) time Chief's Award recipient.

    Four (4) time Unit Citation Award recipient

Certification

Fire Instructor 1

Fire Official

IMS Level 3

Firefighter 2

Fire Officer 2

Timeline

Fire Lieutenant/EMT

Cinnaminson Fire District #1
06.2015 - Current

Firefighter/EMT

Cinnaminson Fire District #1
07.2005 - 06.2015

Senior Corrections Officer

New Jersey Department of Corrections
03.2002 - 07.2005

Corrections Officer

Burlington County Department of Corrections
06.2001 - 03.2002

No Degree - Fire Science Technology

Burlington County College

High School Diploma -

Shawnee High School

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