Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Dion Pendergast

Prince George,VA

Summary

Consummate firefighting professional and leader with more than 30 years of experience elevating emergency response functions across diverse stations. Effective in working with law enforcement and healthcare professionals in proper handling of dangerous situations. Skillful in driving efforts of up to 25 firefighters, ensuring efficiency and safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Fire Chief

Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services
Fort Lee, VA
09.1993 - 01.2020
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all station facilities to ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
  • Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
  • Elevated assigned fire station into top-performer in area, resulting in honors, awards and accolades.
  • Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
  • Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
  • Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
  • Collaborated with the Hazmat team and HTR teams to train and come up with different ideas.
  • Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
  • Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
  • Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
  • Recommended personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
  • Supervised the daily operations of a large fire department, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and safety management.
  • Collaborated with other departments and organizations in order to coordinate inter-agency activities.
  • Leveraged Firehouse software skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for meeting budgetary constraints while maintaining high quality services.
  • Provided leadership guidance to subordinate officers to ensure that their duties were completed in a timely manner.
  • Performed maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and wrote and submitted proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
  • Communicated fire details to superiors, subordinates, and interagency dispatched centers using two-way radios.
  • Instructed and drilled fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
  • Assigned instructors to training classes and provided supervisors with reports on training progress and status.

Firefighter

United States Air Force, USAF
United Kindom, England
10.1990 - 10.1992
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
  • Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
  • Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
  • Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henrico High School
Richmond, VA
06-1986

Skills

  • Grief counseling
  • Emergency Response
  • Workload prioritization
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Firefighting procedures
  • Administration and management
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Policy Enforcement

Certification

  • Fire Fighter 1 and 2
  • Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3
  • Fire Instructor 1, 2, and 3
  • Fire Inspector 1, 2, and 3
  • Airport Fire Fighter
  • Driver Pump Operator
  • Driver Aerial Operator
  • EVOC
  • Arson Detection for first Responders
  • Managing Company Tactical Operations : Tactics
  • Leadership 1
  • Hazardous Material Awareness
  • Hazardous Material Operations
  • Hazardous Material Technician TtT
  • HazMat Incident Commander TtT
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • CBRN Hazmat Techician TtT
  • Human Resources for Supervisors
  • NSPS HR Elem/Perf MGT for Supervisors
  • Emergency Support Function Transportation
  • Emergency Response to Terrorism Basic Concepts
  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
  • IS-195 Basic ICS
  • IS-200.HC Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations/Hospitals
  • IS-242 Effective Communication
  • IS- 01 Emergency Program Manager
  • IS-03 Radiological Emergency Management
  • IS-05 An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • IS-07 A Citizen guide to Disaster Assistance
  • IS-08 Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow
  • IS-15.A Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
  • IS-19.20 FEMA EEO Supervisor Course
  • IS-208 State Disaster Management
  • IS-230 Principles of Emergency Management
  • IS-235 Emergency Planning
  • IS-240 Leadership & Influence
  • IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
  • IS-242 Effective Communication
  • IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers
  • IS-288 Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Mgmt.
  • IS-292 Disaster Basics
  • IS-301 Radiological Emergency Response
  • IS-302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
  • IS-317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams
  • IS-324 Community Hurricane Preparedness
  • IS-546.a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness
  • IS-547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations
  • IS-701.a NIMS Multagency Coordination System (MACS)
  • IS-702.a NIMS Public Information Systems
  • IS-703.a NIMS Resource Management
  • IS-704 NIMS Communications and Information Management
  • IS-706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid and Introduction
  • IS-775 EOC Management and Operations
  • IS-801 Emergency Support Function (ESF) Transportion
  • IC-808 (ESF) Public Health and Medical Services
  • ICS TtT
  • ICS for Structural Collapse Incidents
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Health Safety Officer
  • Mental Health First Aid USA
  • IMCOM Operation Excellence Training for Leaders
  • Army Emergency Operations Center Course (40hrs)
  • Mass Casualty Incident Management Module 1
  • Mass Casualty Incident Management Module 2
  • NIMS-ICS Planning and Forms
  • Fire Fighter 1 & 2 TtT
  • 1403 Awareness
  • Mayday Awareness TtT
  • Incident Command for Highrise Operations
  • Public Safety Response to Terrorism Tactical Considerations
  • HTR Trench Rescue
  • HTR Vehicle Rescue
  • HTR Rope Rescue 1
  • HTR Confined Space Rescue

Timeline

Assistant Fire Chief

Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services
09.1993 - 01.2020

Firefighter

United States Air Force, USAF
10.1990 - 10.1992

High School Diploma -

Henrico High School
  • Fire Fighter 1 and 2
  • Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3
  • Fire Instructor 1, 2, and 3
  • Fire Inspector 1, 2, and 3
  • Airport Fire Fighter
  • Driver Pump Operator
  • Driver Aerial Operator
  • EVOC
  • Arson Detection for first Responders
  • Managing Company Tactical Operations : Tactics
  • Leadership 1
  • Hazardous Material Awareness
  • Hazardous Material Operations
  • Hazardous Material Technician TtT
  • HazMat Incident Commander TtT
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • CBRN Hazmat Techician TtT
  • Human Resources for Supervisors
  • NSPS HR Elem/Perf MGT for Supervisors
  • Emergency Support Function Transportation
  • Emergency Response to Terrorism Basic Concepts
  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
  • IS-195 Basic ICS
  • IS-200.HC Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations/Hospitals
  • IS-242 Effective Communication
  • IS- 01 Emergency Program Manager
  • IS-03 Radiological Emergency Management
  • IS-05 An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • IS-07 A Citizen guide to Disaster Assistance
  • IS-08 Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow
  • IS-15.A Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
  • IS-19.20 FEMA EEO Supervisor Course
  • IS-208 State Disaster Management
  • IS-230 Principles of Emergency Management
  • IS-235 Emergency Planning
  • IS-240 Leadership & Influence
  • IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
  • IS-242 Effective Communication
  • IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers
  • IS-288 Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Mgmt.
  • IS-292 Disaster Basics
  • IS-301 Radiological Emergency Response
  • IS-302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
  • IS-317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams
  • IS-324 Community Hurricane Preparedness
  • IS-546.a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness
  • IS-547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations
  • IS-701.a NIMS Multagency Coordination System (MACS)
  • IS-702.a NIMS Public Information Systems
  • IS-703.a NIMS Resource Management
  • IS-704 NIMS Communications and Information Management
  • IS-706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid and Introduction
  • IS-775 EOC Management and Operations
  • IS-801 Emergency Support Function (ESF) Transportion
  • IC-808 (ESF) Public Health and Medical Services
  • ICS TtT
  • ICS for Structural Collapse Incidents
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Health Safety Officer
  • Mental Health First Aid USA
  • IMCOM Operation Excellence Training for Leaders
  • Army Emergency Operations Center Course (40hrs)
  • Mass Casualty Incident Management Module 1
  • Mass Casualty Incident Management Module 2
  • NIMS-ICS Planning and Forms
  • Fire Fighter 1 & 2 TtT
  • 1403 Awareness
  • Mayday Awareness TtT
  • Incident Command for Highrise Operations
  • Public Safety Response to Terrorism Tactical Considerations
  • HTR Trench Rescue
  • HTR Vehicle Rescue
  • HTR Rope Rescue 1
  • HTR Confined Space Rescue

Similar Profiles

  • Jaquelyn Riera

    Jaquelyn RieraJaquelyn Riera

    Paramedic at Lee County Emergency Medical ServicesParamedic at Lee County Emergency Medical Services

    View Profile
  • BRYAN D. LYNCH

    BRYAN D. LYNCHBRYAN D. LYNCH

    Supervisory Police Officer (Chief of Police) at Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Stewart PoliceSupervisory Police Officer (Chief of Police) at Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Stewart Police

    View Profile
  • Jon Maples

    Jon MaplesJon Maples

    Volunteer Firefighter at Queensland Fire And Emergency Services - QfesVolunteer Firefighter at Queensland Fire And Emergency Services - Qfes

    View Profile
Dion Pendergast