Experienced and dependable retired FDNY fireman with a college education and diverse background in various industries. Team-oriented individual with the ability to quickly assess situations, anticipate obstacles and risks, and effectively troubleshoot on-the-fly. Strong working knowledge of tools and basic experience in trades and building construction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Fire Safety and Alarm Systems
Mulligan Security
11.2023 - Current
Help ensure safety of occupants and employees during fire or non-fire emergencies
Point of contact for occupants, employees and first responders during emergencies
Familiarity with the content of the emergency preparedness plan and ability to implement the plan in case of a fire or non-fire emergency
Fully competent in the operation of the fire alarm control panel including, acknowledging signals, placing system on and offline, silencing tones after FDNY authorization and resetting the system
Making a public address announcement throughout the building, in the stairway(s), and individual floors
Communicate with arriving emergency response personnel the nature of the emergency, location, actions that have been taken and assisting responders to mitigate the emergency
Awareness of the inspection, maintenance, and testing schedule for fire alarm systems on site and ensure that the schedules are adhered to
Conduct drills to familiarize building occupants with the fire safety features of the building, the exits available, and the proper procedures to follow in case of a fire or non-fire emergency
Conduct staff training of fire and non-fire emergency drills as required by the Fire Code
Supervise and direct the performance of the duties and responsibilities of fire guards and other Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff in the building
Maintaining logs of inspections, maintenance of fire suppression equipment and drills conducted
Firefighter
Fire Department of New York
12.2004 - 09.2022
Responded to all types of emergency situations which included extinguishing fires, technical rescues, biological and chemical threats within highly stressful and dangerous environments
Engine Company Chauffeur (ECC) and Master Pump Operator (MPO) with training in defensive/bad weather driving, hooking up to standpipe and sprinkler systems while calculating proper pressure for fire extinguishment
Provided Initial Assessment and ongoing treatment at medical emergencies
Worked in conjunction with other municipal departments to complete task at hand
Protected life and property of residents and tourist of New York City
Held role of Battalion Chief Aide with responsibilities that included driving Chief, entering reports into New York Fire Incident Reporting System (NYFIRS), obtaining Battalion Manpower and ensuring companies are properly staffed, communicating with fire dispatchers and incoming units over department radio during emergencies
Trained as Safety Battalion Technician to investigate Fire and Vehicle Accidents
Attended Bomb School in New Mexico through Department of Homeland Security where I learned how to recognize different types of explosives, protocols in which to inform proper agencies, isolate area, and evacuate civilians to minimize potential casualties
Trained in variety of apparatus, power tools and devices/instruments
Involved with educating community about hazards and dangers of fire
Oversaw and conducted training drills for new firefighters with emphasis on importance of communicating and working as a team
Owner/Operator
EK Interiors LLC
03.2017 - 10.2020
Subcontracted out by Blinds To Go for measuring and installation of window treatments
Interacted with customers throughout Westchester County for scheduling and managing their expectations to complete job
Created invoices for submission to Blinds To Go corporate office for payment
Website Developer
Ryan Partnership
06.2001 - 09.2004
Responsible for all front-end coding of client websites and interactive projects
Worked with designers to ensure quality and functionality
Provided input on creation of complex databases for multiple clients
Website Developer
Enamics Inc
02.2001 - 06.2001
Responsible for daily maintenance and usability of company site
Collaborated with internal departments to strategize ideas of how to get company brand message to the masses
Worked with overseas company on front-end usability issues of Enamics product
Freelance Website Developer
Aquent Partners
09.2000 - 02.2001
Freelance Website Developer working for different Marketing Agencies and companies throughout Fairfield County
Some notable companies were World Wrestling Entertainment (Formerly WWF) and Gartner Group
Website Builder
Circle.com
06.1999 - 09.2000
Accountable for front-end maintenance and quality control of code for many Circle.com clients
Utilized Photoshop to manipulate web designs and turn them into websites
Assisted in creation of HTML emails for clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Marist College
Poughkeepsie
12.1998
Skills
Fire Guard for Impairment (F-01)
Fire Guard for Shelters (F-02)
Supervision Fire Alarm Systems (S-95)
Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters (F-80)
Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (S-56)
OSHA Safety (62hrs)
Engine Company Chauffeur (ECC)
Certified First Responder w/ Defibrillation (CFR-D)
CPR
Safety Battalion Technician
Battalion Aide
New York State Security Guard License
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Products
Timeline
Coordinator Fire Safety and Alarm Systems
Mulligan Security
11.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
EK Interiors LLC
03.2017 - 10.2020
Firefighter
Fire Department of New York
12.2004 - 09.2022
Website Developer
Ryan Partnership
06.2001 - 09.2004
Website Developer
Enamics Inc
02.2001 - 06.2001
Freelance Website Developer
Aquent Partners
09.2000 - 02.2001
Website Builder
Circle.com
06.1999 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts -
Marist College
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