Donald Kilpatrick
Fletcher,NC
Summary
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
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief
North Transylvania Fire Rescue
Pisgah Forest, NC
09.2003 - 03.2019
- Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
- Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
- Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate staff regarding operational performance metrics such as response times.
- Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
Fire Apparatus Driver/Engineeer
Brevard Fire Department
Brevard , NC
06.1978 - 07.1998
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Operated emergency vehicles in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
C Shift Fire Captain
Mills River Fire & Rescue
Mills River, NC
11.2009 - Present
- Conducted daily inspections of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
- Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Assessed risks associated with potential hazards encountered in emergency situations.
- Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
- Developed strategies for responding to emergencies based upon specific scenarios encountered at each scene.
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Attended seminars related to advances in firefighting tactics, technology, or legislation impacting the profession.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brevard High School
Brevard, NC05-1979
Skills
- Rescue Operations
- Personnel Training
- Fire strategy
- Firefighting procedures
- Emergency Response
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency medical treatment
- Facility and equipment maintenance
Affiliations
- Avid antique truck and steam tractor enthusiast.
Certification
- NCOEMS Certified EMT-Basic
- NCOSFM Certified Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, Driver Operator, Aerials Operator
- NCOSFM Certified Instructor for Driver Operator Pumps and Mobile Water Supply
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
C Shift Fire Captain
Mills River Fire & Rescue
11.2009 - Present
Fire Chief
North Transylvania Fire Rescue
09.2003 - 03.2019
Fire Apparatus Driver/Engineeer
Brevard Fire Department
06.1978 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
Brevard High School
- NCOEMS Certified EMT-Basic
- NCOSFM Certified Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, Driver Operator, Aerials Operator
- NCOSFM Certified Instructor for Driver Operator Pumps and Mobile Water Supply
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