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Devon Kennedy

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Fire Captain at St. Tammany Fire District 1, excelling in emergency response and personnel management. Proven track record in enhancing firefighter safety through rigorous training and effective incident command. Adept at leading teams in high-pressure situations while fostering a culture of excellence and discipline.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lawn Care Business Owner

I Know a Guy
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive lawn care plans tailored to client needs.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for efficient service routes and timely completion.
  • Evaluated customer feedback to refine services and enhance overall client experience.

Fire Captain

St. Tammany Fire District 1
02.2011 - Current


  • Participated in and instructed training sessions to enhance firefighting skills and knowledge.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of fire station equipment and facilities.
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Directed work of multiple firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
  • Provided support during emergency response drills to reinforce teamwork and procedures.
  • Deployed to multiple areas where weather events left areas stricken in resources to aide in rescues and fire protection. This includes water rescues, and shuttling of water to fire dept. where water supply was inoperable.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10-2018

Skills

  • Personnel management
  • Emergency response
  • Fire suppression
  • Technical rescue
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Incident command
  • Fire strategy
  • Crew training
  • Firefighting operations
  • Training oversight

Certification

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (can obtain 300, 400)

Hazmat Awareness, Operations

Fire Fighter 1 and 2

Vehicle Extrication Tech.

Driver Operator and Aerial

LPG Cert

Rapid Diver

Rescue Boat Operator

Rescue Swimmer Tech.

Swift Water Tech.

Rope Rescue and Confined Space Tech.

Flashover Cert.

Fire Officer 1 and 2

Incident Safety Officer

Fire Instructor 1 and 2

Timeline

Lawn Care Business Owner

I Know a Guy
10.2022 - Current

Fire Captain

St. Tammany Fire District 1
02.2011 - Current

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

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