Robert Gaffert
Longwood,FL
Summary
Responsive Fire Lieutenant with expertise in Fire / Rescue Emergencies and disaster response. In-depth knowledge of all advanced firefighting, LTRT and medical equipment. Offering strong leadership and management skills coupled with 10 years of experience supervising firefighters, fire engineers and ride up officers. Committed to promoting teamwork and developing strong relationships with personnel and public.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Sanford
Sanford, FL
01.2017 - Current
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of [Number] subordinates.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on [Timeframe] basis.
- Implemented training programs for over current employees and new recruits.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Ride up Battalion Chief
City Of Sanford
Sanford, FL
03.2020 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Minimum Standards Instructor
Seminole State College
Sanford, FL
01.2008 - Current
- Lead instructor for instruction of State of Florida Minimum Standards Program.
- Train students for the successful completion of State Certified Florida Firefighter.
- Repair and maintain equipment and records.
- Repair SCOTT SCBA's
Extra Duties for Sanford Fire Department
Sanford Fire Department
Sanford, FL
- SCOTT Certified Bench Technician
- Member of Sanford Fire Department Training Group
- Member of Seminole County Training Group
- Sanford Fire Department Boat Instructor
- LTRT Member
- SOP Committee Member
- Member of Sanford Fire Department Vehicle Committee
- Member of Sanford Fire Department Wildland Team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Safety Administration
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, Fl07.2021
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Seminole Community College
Sanford, Fl12.2008
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Emergency medical treatment
- Personnel management
- Budgeting
- Staff performance evaluation
- Disaster management
- Fire department maintenance
- Resources allocation
Affiliations
- Local Union 3996
- Florida Task Force 4
- Seminole State College Instructor
- Wildland Instructor
- SCOTT Certified Bench Technician.
Certification
Minimum Standards
State EMT Certificate
Fire Officer 1
Fire Officer 2
Fire Instructor 3
Live Fire Instructor 2
FLUSAR Rescue Specialist
FLUSAR Train the Trainer
Timeline
Ride up Battalion Chief
City Of Sanford
03.2020 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Sanford
01.2017 - Current
Minimum Standards Instructor
Seminole State College
01.2008 - Current
Extra Duties for Sanford Fire Department
Sanford Fire Department
Bachelor of Arts - Public Safety Administration
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Seminole Community College