Edgar Harvey Jr.
Boynton Beach ,FL
Summary
Throughout my time at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, I have led teams through a wide range of high-stakes emergencies, including complex rescue operations, hazardous material incidents, and large-scale wildfires. By implementing innovative safety protocols and advanced training initiatives, I have significantly enhanced our response efficiency and minimized risk to both our team members and the community.
My adept problem-solving and leadership skills have been instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the department. Through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and strategic resource allocation, I have consistently elevated our team's performance, resulting in improved operational success and a heightened level of preparedness for any emergency situation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
05.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure situations, successfully guiding teams through complex emergency incidents while minimizing risks to both responders and civilians.
- Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging feedback from all personnel and prioritizing ongoing training opportunities.
- Managed multiple fire stations effectively, ensuring personnel were properly trained, equipped, and supervised for optimal performance.
EMS Captain
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of new emergency response protocols, resulting in a more cohesive and efficient department.
- Mentored junior EMS personnel, offering guidance in decision-making processes while nurturing their professional growth.
- Provided and directed Advanced Life Support to ill and injured people utilizing basic and advanced abilities and techniques.
- Enhanced team performance by providing comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Operational Captain
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
08.2014 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Rescue Lieutenant
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Increased team cohesion with regular communication, fostering a positive work environment.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout daily operations to maintain high levels of excellence in all aspects of work performed.
- Provided support during critical situations or emergencies when needed while maintaining composure under pressure.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department
11.2007 - 06.2009
- Enhanced crew safety awareness with frequent briefings on potential hazards, ensuring proper risk assessment procedures were followed before engaging in firefighting operations.
- Enhanced aircraft rescue response time by conducting thorough pre-fire planning and organizing efficient training sessions.
- Provided medical assistance during emergency situations, administering first aid or CPR when necessary to save lives until paramedics arrived on the scene.
- Provided support during airport disaster drills, ensuring accurate representation of real-world scenarios to improve overall preparedness levels.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
South University
Savannah, GA08.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL08.2017
Paramedic
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL 06.2005 - 08.2006
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL 01.2004 - 04.2004
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL 01.2003 - 04.2003
High School Diploma -
Santaluces Community High School
Lantana, FL05.2002
Skills
- Incident Command
- Budget Management
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Networker
- Resources Allocation
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- Develop quarterly training with outside agencies, such as the city of Delray Beach Fire Rescue, to meet the department's ISO requirements.
- Participated as an SME in developing the following department promotional exams: Operational Captain, EMS Captain, and Battalion Chief.
- Served on the policy review board in developing the new Professional Appearance Standards policy and the first-ever department Nepotism policy.
- Served as the Deputy Branch Director for the Battalion 4 hurricane team from 2022- present.
- Participated in the hiring process as a member of the hiring board for the last three years.
- As an EMS Captain, I was honored with Resuscitation award for demonstrating exceptional expertise in caring for a patient with acute cardiac arrest.
Certification
- EMT License
Jan. 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024
- Paramedic License
Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024
- AIRPORT - ARFF Certified
Airport Aug 18, 2007
- DEGREE - Associates Degree
Degrees Aug 26, 2017
- DEGREE - Bachelors Degree
Degrees Aug 15, 2022
- DRIVER OPERATOR - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Driver Operator Sep 29, 2010
- DRIVER OPERATOR - Department Approved Aerial Operations (40 hours minimum)
Driver Operator Jan 12, 2015
- EMS - TECC - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
EMS Feb 20, 2021 Feb 28, 2025
- EMS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
EMS Feb 8, 2024 Feb 28, 2026
- EMS - Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
EMS Feb 8, 2024 Feb 28, 2026
- EMS - Registered Nurse
EMS RN 9518561 Feb 21, 2023 Apr 30, 2025
- EMS - 8 Hour Department Approved Advanced Airway Course
EMS Nov 1, 2017
- EMS - Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum
EMS Aug 20, 2011
- EMS - EZ IO
EMS Jun 27, 2015
- EMS - Emergency Airway Management for Supervisors
EMS Jul 26, 2016
- FEMA All Hazards - I/G-300 >05-10-2019
FEMA All Hazards May 22, 2019
- FEMA All Hazards - I/G-400 >05-10-2019
FEMA All Hazards May 23, 2019
- FEMA All Hazards - L-984 All-Hazards Task Force / Strike Team Leader
FEMA All Hazards Apr 20, 2021
- FEMA All Hazards - O-305 All Hazards Incident Management Team
FEMA All Hazards Apr 30, 2021
- FEMA Independent Study - IS-100 >06-25-2018
FEMA Independent Study May 22, 2019
- FEMA Independent Study - IS-200 >03-11-2019
FEMA Independent Study May 22, 2019
- FEMA Independent Study - IS-700 >06-25-2018
FEMA Independent Study Jun 25, 2009
- FEMA Independent Study - IS-800 >05-06-2020
FEMA Independent Study Jun 25, 2009
- FIRE CLASSES - 3530 - Live Fire Training Instructor
Fire - Class Certificates Apr 8, 2021
- FIRE CLASSES - 3722 - Live Fire Adjunct Instructor
Fire - Class Certificates Apr 7, 2021
- FIRE CLASSES - 4807 - Courage To Be Safe
Fire - Class Certificates Jan 12, 2015
- FIRE CLASSES - 6742 - Incident Safety Officer
Fire - Class Certificates May 27, 2017
- FIRE CLASSES - 9572 - SERP - Statewide Emergency Response Plan
Fire - Class Certificates Jan 31, 2021
- FIRE CLASSES - Conferences
Fire - Class Certificates Sep 26, 2023
- STATE - Live Fire Training Instructor (LFTI) 1
Fire - State Certifications 243312 Jun 1, 2021 Jun 30, 2025
- Instructor I
Fire - State Certifications Instructor #128124 Jun 1, 2022 Jun 30, 2026
- FL State - Firesafety Inspector (eff. 4/1/22)
Fire - State Certifications 216220 Sep 1, 2022 Sep 30, 2026
- STATE - Fire Officer I
Fire - State Certifications 227831 Oct 4, 2019
- FORESTRY - FL215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Forestry May 12, 2021
- FORESTRY - S130/190 Wild land Fire Fighting
Forestry Feb 16, 2005
- NFA - NFA Certificate(s)
EMS Incident Operations R0147
Command and Control of Incident Operations R0312
Command and Control of Decision- Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents R0297
- PBCFR - Officer Development Academy - Battalion Chief
PBCFR Mar 12, 2021
- PBCFR - Officer Development Academy - EMS Captain
PBCFR Aug 5, 2016
- SPECIAL OPERATIONS - *Rope Rescue Operations
Special Operations Feb 20, 2015
- TASK BOOK - Completed Battalion Chief Task Book
Taskbooks - Completed Mar 30, 2022
- TASK BOOK - Completed EMS Captain Task Book
Taskbooks - Completed Oct 6, 2017
- TASK BOOK - Completed Fire Officer II Task Book
Taskbooks - Completed Nov 30, 2021
- USAR - AWR140
USAR
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
05.2022 - Current
EMS Captain
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
06.2017 - 05.2022
Operational Captain
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
08.2014 - 06.2017
Rescue Lieutenant
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
06.2009 - 08.2014
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department
11.2007 - 06.2009
Firefighter/Paramedic
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
06.2006 - 06.2009
Paramedic
Health Career Institute
06.2005 - 08.2006
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
01.2005 - 06.2006
Palm Beach State College
01.2004 - 04.2004
Health Career Institute
01.2003 - 04.2003
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
South University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Health Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Santaluces Community High School
Similar Profiles
Keith ShampanerKeith Shampaner
Employee Assistance Program Counselor at Palm Beach County Fire RescueEmployee Assistance Program Counselor at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Joshua MenaJoshua Mena
Fire Lieutenant at Palm Beach County Fire RescueFire Lieutenant at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Nicholas CampanelliNicholas Campanelli
Voluntary Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue ReservesVoluntary Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Reserves