Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Donald Edge

Wauchula,FL

Summary

Seasoned Director of Public Safety with comprehensive background in developing and implementing public safety procedures. Strengths include crisis management, strategic planning, and team leadership coupled with ability to foster strong relationships with community stakeholders. Past roles involved improving public safety measures, transforming policy into action, and leading diverse teams to achieve common goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Public Safety

Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
02.2011 - Current
  • Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
  • Provided guidance and direction to team members on a variety of public safety initiatives.
  • Monitored security systems, cameras, and alarms to detect and respond to violations.
  • Created and executed emergency response plans for natural disasters and other incidents.
  • Assisted in the training and supervision of new public safety personnel.
  • Established and maintained collaborative relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
  • Managed the budget for the department of public safety, ensuring that all expenditures were within allocated funds.
  • Utilized communication equipment, including radios and dispatch systems, to coordinate response efforts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Safety Administration

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Skills

  • Communications
  • Hazardous materials
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Interagency coordination
  • Threat assessment
  • Disaster recovery
  • Emergency management
  • Policy development
  • Event security
  • Fire safety
  • Operating budget management
  • Access control

Affiliations

  • Fishing- Boating
  • Coached youth sports for many years
  • Volunteer Firefighter
  • Volunteered for Western Fire Fighting
  • Many Key Contributor Awards

Certification

  • Florida Security Class D&G
  • Florida Security K instructor
  • Florida DI Instructor
  • Chief Range Safety Officer
  • Firearms Instructor LE
  • Behavioral Threat Assessment Master Trainer
  • De escalation Instructor

Timeline

Director of Public Safety

Lee Health
02.2011 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Safety Administration

Eastern Kentucky University
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