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Donald Clemens Jr
Emergency Management Specialist
Berlin,MD
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Summary
Emergency management professional with strong background in crisis response and preparedness. Skilled in developing and implementing emergency plans, coordinating with multiple agencies, and ensuring public safety. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and consistent achievement of results. Proven ability to analyze risk, manage resources effectively, and lead teams under pressure.
Overview
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1
Certification
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist
Worcester County Emergency Services
Snow Hill, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans to enhance community preparedness.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate training exercises and simulations.
- Supported data collection for hazard assessments and risk analysis projects.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and best practices during emergency drills.
- Engaged community stakeholders through outreach programs to raise awareness of emergency services.
- Increased public awareness on disaster preparedness through the development of educational materials and outreach activities.
- Ensured the safety of residents during emergencies through effective coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Monitored weather conditions closely to provide accurate forecasts and early warning notifications for impending natural disasters.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans to enhance community preparedness.
Mobile Electronics Installer
Worcester County Emergency Services
Snow Hill, MD
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Installed mobile electronics systems in emergency vehicles, ensuring operational readiness and functionality.
- Conducted thorough pre-installation assessments to determine equipment compatibility and user requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot installation issues, enhancing repair efficiency and response times.
- Maintained inventory of electronic components and tools, optimizing resource availability for installations.
- Implemented quality control checks post-installation to guarantee system performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in developing installation protocols that improved workflow consistency and reduced rework rates.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate system performance, delivering reliable solutions to technical challenges encountered during installations.
- Kept clients informed throughout the installation process, setting expectations appropriately and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Supported colleagues in complex or challenging projects, leveraging technical expertise to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provided exceptional service to clients, addressing concerns and answering questions in a professional manner.
- Improved team productivity through effective communication and collaboration during complex installations.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently, reordering stock as needed to prevent delays in project completion times.
- Delivered high-quality results by staying up-to-date on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures while completing installations, ensuring consistent quality across all projects delivered.
- Minimized errors by carefully reviewing work orders prior to beginning installations, confirming all necessary parts were available.
- Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections and bypass cable faults.
Master Technician Firefighter/Paramedic
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Fairfax, VA
07.2004 - 06.2024
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through advanced firefighting and rescue training courses.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics on advanced life support procedures and protocols.
- Led team in high-risk rescues, safely evacuating individuals from hazardous environments.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Cecil Community College
North East, MDNo Degree - ICS/Emergency Management
FEMA EMI
Emmitsburg, MDNo Degree - Quartermaster And Chemical Equipment Repair (63J)
US Army Ordnance School
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDHigh School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
Newport, DE06-1993
Skills
- Incident command
- Public safety
- First aid training
- Training and education
- Emergency planning
- Crisis management
- Interagency collaboration
- Emergency operations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Public relations
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS)
Accomplishments
- Received 20 year ALS certificate from National Registry
- Graduated from Emergency Management Basic Academy thought National Disaster and Emergency Management University
- Retired as a Master Technician from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue after a 20 year career on some of the busiest units in the county.
- Received a Valor award for a rescue performed while detailed to the Virginia Communications Cache for a Training assignment .
- Received a unit citation for life saving actions on the scene of a serious motor vehicle vs pedestrian call.
- Mentored and influenced multiple young careers that went on to Paramedic school due to time spent on the transport unit with me .
Certification
Multiple IS Classes completed .
ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 are complete and are to current standard .
NFPA Fire Officer I & II ,Instructor I NFPA 2400 Public Safety Drone Pilot and Observer .
NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations and Awareness
NFPA 1001 - FFI/II
Maryland Paramedic license
NREMT cert
AHA certified AED/CPR instructor
Stop the bleed instructor
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist
Worcester County Emergency Services
08.2025 - Current
Mobile Electronics Installer
Worcester County Emergency Services
08.2024 - 08.2025
Master Technician Firefighter/Paramedic
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
07.2004 - 06.2024
No Degree - Paramedicine
Cecil Community College
No Degree - ICS/Emergency Management
FEMA EMI
No Degree - Quartermaster And Chemical Equipment Repair (63J)
US Army Ordnance School
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School