Well-known as a self-starter, disciplined, and ethical. Self-sponsored through Firefighter Rookie School, Founder and Director of a non-profit corporation, highly skilled at mentoring and developing crew members into confident, capable leaders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Pelham Fire Department
Pelham, Alabama
02.2023 - Current
Demonstrates strong leadership both on emergency scenes and within the station. Provides clear direction, maintains discipline, and leads by example. Establishes a professional environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
Effectively evaluates emergency scenes, identifies hazards, determines strategic and tactical priorities, and deploys personnel and resources appropriately until relieved by a superior officer. Maintains situational awareness and ensures safe, effective operations.
Demonstrates a strong ability to mentor, train, and develop crew members. Encourages professional growth, reinforces operational standards, and prepares personnel for increased responsibility and leadership roles within the department.
Ensures company personnel remain proficient in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue operations.
Communicates clearly and effectively with personnel, command staff, dispatch, and other responding agencies.
Prioritizes firefighter safety while maintaining effective operational performance.
Firefighter Paramedic
Pelham Fire Department
Pelham, Alabama
12.2014 - 02.2023
Responded to emergency calls, executing fire suppression and rescue operations.
Conducted safety inspections, ensuring compliance with fire codes and regulations.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Founder/Director
Hope Arrives, Inc.
Shelby, AL
07.2021 - Current
Developed mission statement and purpose
Personally funded the process to establish Hope Arrives, Inc. as a 501c3 organization
Manages Board of Directors
Education
National Board On Fire Service Professional Qualifications
(28 Certifications) Alabama Fire College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Virginia
05-2003
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Pelham Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
Founder/Director
Hope Arrives, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Firefighter Paramedic
Pelham Fire Department
12.2014 - 02.2023
National Board On Fire Service Professional Qualifications