Emory Swink
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Upbeat Fire Lieutenant with 18+ years of experience and deep comprehension of fire safety. Expert at maintaining discipline among subordinates and providing thorough fire training for personnel. Outstanding knowledge of area geography and firefighting equipment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant (Retired)
Annapolis Fire Department
Annapolis, MD
12.2004 - 12.2022
- Directed and coordinated firefighting operations to ensure safety of personnel, property and public;.
- Conducted daily inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations;.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and provided feedback;.
- 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.
- Maintained communication with community groups to promote public awareness about fire safety measures;.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational procedures, policies and practices;.
- Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations or medical emergencies as needed;.
- 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.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
Education
Firefighting
Anne Arundel Fire Academy
Millersville, MD04.2005
General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSkills
- First Response Services
- Life and Property Protection
- Administration and Management
- Incident Safety
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Personnel Management
- Fire Prevention
- Firefighting Procedures
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Supply Procurement
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire Department Procedures
- Emergency Response
- Fire Strategy
- Staff Development and Leadership
- Public Education
Accomplishments
- During my career i have received several unit citations, letters of acommodations and life safety awards.
Affiliations
During my Career i was very active in training new up and coming firefighters in the following.
Safe operations and skills of Fire engines, Fire boat, and Ariel ladder trucks.
Rescue operations to include, Fire ground, marine, and vehicle.
Certification
- Transcript upon request
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant (Retired)
Annapolis Fire Department
12.2004 - 12.2022
Firefighting
Anne Arundel Fire Academy
General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
- Transcript upon request
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