Donald Wittstruck

Senior Fire Captain

Omaha Airport Authority/Fire Rescue

05.1990 - Current

Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
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 numerous firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.

Summary

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Work History

Senior Fire Captain

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Management

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

High School Diploma -

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Senior Fire Captain

Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Management

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

High School Diploma -

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