Fred Chambers
Magnolia
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator/EMS Program Director/Coordinator
EMS Academics & Consulting Services
01.2010 - Current
Program Director and State Certified Coordinator
- EMS program development
- Basic (EMR/EMT) & Advanced (AEMT/Paramedic) EMS training
EMS Faculty
Houston Community College System
08.1986 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Fire & EMS Training Officer
HCESD #48 Fire Department (formerly West I-10 VFD)
07.2011 - 06.2014
Responsible for initial and continuing education training for new-entry, as well as veteran firefighters and EMS personnel.
Captain/Paramedic
Houston Fire Department
12.1979 - 06.2011
Communications Captain/Officer
- responsible for receiving emergency information and dispatching applicable emergency resources.
Captain/Paramedic
- New Paramedic Protocols Officer
- Advanced EMS Credentialing
- Field EMS Supervisor
- Fire Recruit Training Officer
Engineer/Operator/Paramedic
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Advanced EMS Practitioner
Suppression Firefighter
- fire suppression/rescue/EMS duties
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Services Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-2003
Skills
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Consulting
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Scheduling
- Records organization and management
Accomplishments
- Promotions through to the rank of Captain - Houston Fire Department.
- Progressing through the EMS disciplines of emergency care attendant (ECA/EMR), emergency medical technician (EMT - Basic), certified emergency medical technician - Paramedic, and Licensed Paramedic.
- Achieved 97% - 100% Emergency Medical Technician pass rates through effectively helping to prepare future public servants and healthcare providers entering into the professions of firefighter and emergency medical services.
- Completion of academic challenges (AAS, BS, and MS).
Affiliations
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Texas Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators (TAEMSE)
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
- Houston Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters
- Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Certification
TCFP/NIMS/NFA Firefighter Certifications:
- Basic firefighter
- Advanced firefighter
- Master firefighter
- Master Fire Service Instructor
- Engineer/Operator - Pumper
- Incident Command System (ICS 100-200-300-400-700-800)
- Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
- ProBoard Certified Airport Fire Fighter (ARFF)
TDSHS EMS Certifications:
- Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)/Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic)
- EMT-Paramedic
- Licensed Paramedic
- Advanced EMS Coordinator
American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
Law Enforcement Certification (TCLEO):
- Reserve Peace Officer
- Communications Officer
- Criminal Warrants Officer
State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association (SFFMA) Certification Coordinator
National Fallen Firefighter Association (NFFA) "Courage to Be Safe" Trainer-Instructor
WMD Radiological/Nuclear
- Awareness
- Responder
- Train-the-Trainer
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
- Coordinator/Instructor
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fire Fighter of the Year - 1990
Presented the IAFF Fire Fighter of the Year Award for bravery beyond the call of duty. While off-duty, attempt to rescue fire victims (children) from a burning structure. Once the victims were removed from the structure by active-duty fire suppression members, I continued to assist with resuscitation efforts along with on-duty emergency medical services personnel.
Timeline
Fire & EMS Training Officer
HCESD #48 Fire Department (formerly West I-10 VFD)
07.2011 - 06.2014
Owner/Operator/EMS Program Director/Coordinator
EMS Academics & Consulting Services
01.2010 - Current
EMS Faculty
Houston Community College System
08.1986 - Current
Captain/Paramedic
Houston Fire Department
12.1979 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Emergency Services Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
Houston Community College
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