Garrett R. King

• Responsible for the daily operations of the fire department on my respective shift.
• Oversee 13 employees, 2 Fire Stations covering 13 square miles of city limits and 25 square miles of county jurisdiction; 2 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, and 1 Squad Company; Approximately 3200 calls for service annually.
• Manage payroll and scheduling
• Supervise 2 Lieutenants (company officers) who work under my command
• EMS Coordinator for Fire Department
• Author and review reports to verify accuracy.
• Oversee various budget and procurement processes
• Determine how to deploy personnel during periods requiring special fire department response and assigned activities.
• Established strong relationships with local government officials, community groups, and businesses to increase engagement and support for fire department.
• Conduct periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and complete written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Function as Incident Command for multi-company responses

Promoted to Lieutenant in June 2020

• assisted with payroll, scheduling, and handled all company training.
• Matured professionally as a company officer becoming adept at handling personnel issues.
• Built upon past knowledge and experience to enhance tactics, command presence, and operational methodology.

Re-assigned to "C" shift in September 2021 to fill a vacant Lieutenant position.

• Worked with Battalion Chief to initiate a successful shift overhaul in an effort to improve morale and productivity.
• Introduced "Iron Sharpens Iron" mentality to create an environment that would motivate, challenge, and encourage.
• Delegated the implementation of company training to two senior firefighters to foster their professional development.

• Acting Officer-in-Charge
• Driver Operator, Driver Trainer
• Mentored new employees.
• Budgeted for and purchased all department uniforms, emergency medical supplies, and other various items.
• Consulted by superiors on a regular basis, seeking my opinion of strategies and tactics.
• Developed and executed company training.

Part-time Firefighter EMT-IV, that transitioned to a Firefighter Paramedic role in 2013.

• Functioned as the primary patient care provider on an ALS ambulance.
• Worked in a fire suppression role when needed.

Started as a part-time EMT-IV with this agency, later transitioned to a full-time paramedic.

• Functioned as the primary patient care provider on an ALS ambulance.
• Became a student preceptor.