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Donnell Collier

Englewood,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated firefighter with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Offering 18 years of experience in efficiently handling complex issues quickly and resolving conflicts successfully. Thinks quickly under pressure, remains calm in stressful situations and is committed to ensuring public safety.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FIREFIGHTER

ENGLEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2007 - Current
  • Operate structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
  • Inspect buildings for fire hazards and recommend corrective actions to property owners or managers
  • Serve on truck committee, contributing to purchase and design of $1.9 million fire apparatus
  • Union delegate assisting with critical issues, hearing public testimony and conducting independent research
  • Address hazardous situations to determine strategy for investigating, suppressing, or extinguishing fires
  • Demonstrate strong leadership to new firefighters, fostering culture of teamwork within department.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards

Education

Master's Degree - Administrative Science

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Bachelor's Degree - Public Administration

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Skills

  • Fire Suppression
  • Emergency Response
  • Hazard Management
  • Community Education
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Excellent Communication
  • Incident Command System
  • Crisis Communications
  • Stress Tolerance and Resilience
  • Structural Firefighting

Certification

  • N.J. Division of Fire Safety Fire Inspector
  • N.J. Division of Fire Safety Fire Instructor
  • N.J. Division of Fire Safety Drill Ground Instructor
  • N.J. Division of Fire Safety Incident Safety Officer
  • N.J. Division of Fire Safety Hazmat On-Scene Incident Commander
  • N.J. Division of Fire Safety Fire Officer
  • N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs-Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber

Volunteer Experience

  • 1999 - Present, Englewood Little League, Volunteer Coach, Englewood, NJ
  • 2019 - Present, Teaneck Youth Basketball, Volunteer Coach, Teaneck, NJ
  • 2001 - Present, Englewood, Volunteer Large Breed Dog Trainer, Englewood, NJ
  • 2007 - Present, St. Baldrick's Foundation Volunteer Barber (Statewide)
  • 2007- Present, Jabari Society of Bergen County Member Youth Mentor
  • 2010 - Present, National Education Association 's Read Across America participant

Timeline

FIREFIGHTER

ENGLEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2007 - Current

Master's Degree - Administrative Science

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor's Degree - Public Administration

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Donnell Collier