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Edward McNally

Stafford,VA

Summary

Knowledgeable Fire Officer with over 22 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Managing Fire/EMS teams with the highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining effective team cohesiveness through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management, and fire department policies, procedures and internal controls. Dedicated emergency responder and leader offering a combination of hands-on firefighting and team building skills. Accomplished in implementation of process improvements, codes, best practices, and regulations with commitment to safety and efficiency. Expert in Fire-fighting operations, Technical Rescue operations, Hazmat operation skill level, and Swift water rescue. Practiced analyst, investigator and problem solver within high-pressure environments. Consummate firefighting professional and leader with more than 22 years of experience elevating emergency response functions across diverse stations. Effective in working with law enforcement and healthcare professionals in proper handling of dangerous situations. Skillful in driving efforts of up to eight crew members per assignment, ensuring efficiency and safety. Successful at responding to all emergency alarms in assigned areas and directing firefighting personnel in extinguishing fires, saving lives and saving properties.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Passenger Boat Deck Hand (PT)

City Experiences
Alexandria, VA
05.2024 - Current
  • Assist in safe boarding and disembarking of passengers, includes ticket collection
  • Handle mooring lines when docking the vessel
  • Maintain daily pre and post cruise checklists
  • Understand procedures for Man Overboard, Fire at Sea and Abandon Ship
  • Participate in USCG required training drills
  • Ensure proper setup for each cruise
  • General maintenance, includes cleaning, painting and washing the vessels
  • Act as lookout during inclement weather
  • Keep an accurate passenger count

Fire and Rescue Lieutenant (Retired)

Prince William County Government
Prince William, VA
01.2002 - 05.2024
  • As a Fire and Rescue Lieutenant my position performs administrative, technical and supervisory work functions in directing the activities of subordinate employees. Duties and responsibilities include supervising assigned staff, assisting the Fire Captain with planning, coordination and control of all aspects of shift/department operations, maintaining readiness for emergency call response, responding to fire, medical, and related emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action, educating staff and public on fire safety/prevention and performing other tasks related to Fire District activities. I attend regularly scheduled training in company level supervisory practices, basic and advanced firefighting methods, apparatus operation, emergency medical triage, treatment and transport. Other duties performed include fire code enforcement, prevention practices, salvage operations, public relations, public education, physical fitness and other associated topic. The role also includes preserving and protecting life and property by performing and directing firefighting activities, basic and advanced emergency medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention and public education, and other associated job performance requirements.
  • Ensured that all personnel adhered to established standards for conduct, behavior and dress code requirements;.
  • Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
  • Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
  • Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
  • Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
  • Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
  • Developed and implemented operational plans for personnel and equipment deployment.
  • Supervised subordinate officers in the execution of their duties.
  • Directed and coordinated firefighting operations to ensure safety of personnel, property and public;.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters;.
  • Supervised the maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment and supplies;.
  • Conducted daily inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations;.
  • Coordinated activities with other agencies during emergency incidents;.
  • Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and provided feedback;.
  • Assisted in the preparation of budgets and maintained fiscal control over assigned resources;.
  • Provided technical advice on fire prevention matters to management staff;.
  • Prepared reports related to operational activities, personnel issues and budget controls;.
  • Investigated hazardous conditions, violations of laws or ordinances, and complaints regarding fire protection services.
  • Analyzed data from incident reports, surveys, studies and investigations to identify trends or areas of concern;.
  • Maintained communication with community groups to promote public awareness about fire safety measures;.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in operational procedures, policies and practices;.
  • Facilitated interagency coordination among various organizations involved in emergency response operations;.
  • Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations or medical emergencies as needed;.

U.S. Army Sergeant

U.S. Army
Stafford, VA
09.1992 - 11.2000
  • As stated for the description as a Fire Direction Control for an Artillery Battery position, sets up at firing location, verifies registration and computes and applies meteorological and muzzle velocity corrections, operates the battery computer unit to include entry of known data, computation of firing data, and receipt and processing of messages, sets up and operates observed or surveyed firing charts, establishes and maintains secure radio and wire communications, sends firing data to firing elements using battery computer system (BCS), operates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generators, performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment.



    Fire Direction Control (FDC) Supervisor
    assists the Fire Direction Officer and Platoon Sergeant in the planning and execution of individual and collective training of the section, records fire mission related information and maintains ammunition status, compiles target lists and prepares target overlays, maintains situational awareness, monitors processing of fire requests and computation of firing data and verifies accuracy, supervises the construction, camouflage, and defense of the section position, directs the performance of the operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - N/A

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Some College (No Degree) - N/A

NOVA Community College
Manassas Va

Some College (No Degree) -

Various FF Programs Listed On ACE Transcripts

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Asset Management
  • Public Education
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Rescue Operations
  • Hazard Identification
  • Evacuation Planning
  • Fire Prevention
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Work Process Analysis
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Workplace Safety
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Incident Investigation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Worker Training
  • Safety Training
  • Decontamination Process and Procedures
  • Traffic Management
  • Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Situations
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Electrical Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fire and Safety Guidance
  • Incident Reporting

Timeline

Passenger Boat Deck Hand (PT)

City Experiences
05.2024 - Current

Fire and Rescue Lieutenant (Retired)

Prince William County Government
01.2002 - 05.2024

U.S. Army Sergeant

U.S. Army
09.1992 - 11.2000

Some College (No Degree) - N/A

Central Texas College

Some College (No Degree) - N/A

NOVA Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Various FF Programs Listed On ACE Transcripts

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