Eric Cobble
Prattville,AL
Summary
Dedicated 17 year District Fire Chief with comprehensive experience in EMS and various fire suppression operations. Experienced leadership, planning, and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping personnel trained, educated, and motivated to meet the needs of an organization. Goal and deadline-oriented, ready for any challenge, and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
District Fire Chief
City Of Montgomery, Montgomery Fire/ Rescue
Montgomery, AL
04.2005 - Current
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules from daily, monthly, quarterly schools and training, to relocating resources during large operations and public education events.
Owner/Operator
DC Saddlery And Leatherworks
Prattville, AL
09.2009 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Improved records management systems for accounting purposes.
- Founded and managed mercantile business, growing revenue for positive returns in the first year.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARAssociate of Science - Paramedic
Trenholm Technical College
Montgomery, AL05.2011
Skills
- Quality control guidelines
- Records Management
- NIFIRS Program Management
- Emergency medical treatment and protocols
- Budgeting
- Firefighting operations
- Payroll and Inventory
Accomplishments
- Helped the MFR move personnel retirement from city to state program.
- Helped implement the State Cancer policy in the MFR.
- Started the first QA, QI, QC for Records Management.
- On the advisory board for the records software we use in MFR.
- Run my own business.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DC Saddlery And Leatherworks
09.2009 - Current
District Fire Chief
City Of Montgomery, Montgomery Fire/ Rescue
04.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Trenholm Technical College
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