Dwight Vandergrift
Grapevine
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter Captain with extensive experience at the City of Frisco, excelling in emergency response management and personnel leadership. Proven track record in enhancing fire suppression techniques and implementing strategic operational improvements, resulting in faster response times. Skilled in interagency collaboration and committed to community safety through effective fire prevention strategies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Captain
City of Frisco
Frisco, TX
12.1994 - 06.2025
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring team effectiveness and safety during high-pressure situations.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, enhancing skills and knowledge in firefighting techniques.
- Coordinated fire prevention initiatives, educating community members on safety protocols and risk reduction.
- Implemented strategic operational improvements, resulting in enhanced response times and resource allocation efficiency.
Emergency Department Technician
Medical City Plano
Plano, TX
03.1998 - 12.2005
- Assisted medical staff with patient care and monitoring in fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to support efficient emergency department operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to prioritize patient needs and enhance service delivery.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Paramedic
Methodist Dallas02-1993
No Degree - Fire Suppression
Frisco Fire Academy
Frisco, TX06-1991
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Medical City Plano
03.1998 - 12.2005
Firefighter Captain
City of Frisco
12.1994 - 06.2025
No Degree - Paramedicine
Paramedic
No Degree - Fire Suppression
Frisco Fire Academy
Skills
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Rope rescue techniques
- Fireground tactics
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Personnel management
- Fire suppression techniques
- Disaster preparedness
- Fire alarm systems
- Incident command system
- Fire behavior analysis
- Fire prevention strategies
- Burning building entry tactics
- Hydraulic calculations
- Interagency collaboration
- Fire investigation techniques
- Vehicle extrication techniques
- Ventilation techniques
- Wildland firefighting
- High angle rescue
- Emergency medical services
- Fire codes enforcement
- Emergency response management
- Salvage and overhaul procedures
- Aerial ladder operations
- Rescue operations coordination
- Urban search and rescue
- Foam application techniques
- Firefighter safety practices
- Water supply management
- Fire pumps operation
- Building construction
- Ground ladders handling
- Trench rescue operations
- Fire suppression
- Fire prevention
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire response rescue direction