Gary VerStraete
Watkins Glen,NEW YORK
Summary
Camp host with proven customer service skills to meet demands of busy day park. Accomplishes tasks with minimal direction. Friendly and willing to interact with guests of all ages to promote an enjoyable experiences.
Resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chief
Watkins Glen Internation
2021.07 - 2023.10
- Supervised fire team operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Camp Host
Florida State Parks
2021.10 - 2023.01
Fire Chief, Volunteer
Marbletown Fire Department
1984.05 - 2021.05
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Police Investigator
Newark Police Department
1988.09 - 2020.09
- Verified compliance with codes and documented findings.
- Gave official testimony in grand jury, administrative and open court hearings.
- Received, analyzed and responded to less complex allegations of misconduct.
- Produced comprehensive investigative reports and official correspondence for criminal prosecution.
- Worked with law enforcement, prosecutors and company representatives to handle caseload.
- Obtained evidence through direct records reviews and conducted interviews with complainants, suspects and policyholders.
- Collected sworn written and recorded statements backing up investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Acquired background information from authorities and prepared subpoenas in conjunction with legal division.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark
Newark, NY06.1986
Skills
- Damage, Danger, and Loss Prevention
- Municipal Codes
- Resources Allocation
- Fire Protection
- Firefighting Operations
- Fire Prevention
- Workload Prioritization
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Personnel Training
- Site Inspections
- Safety Enforcement
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Crew Leadership
Volunteer Firefighter for Watkins Glen International for 25 plus years and a life member of MTFD
Firefighter for both Watkins Glen and Marbletown Fire Department. I have held many different leadership roles for Marbletown Fire Department as a volunteer for 32 years before becoming a life member. I have been with Watkins Glen as both a paid fire fighter after my retirement from the police force and 32 years as a volunteer.
Timeline
Camp Host
Florida State Parks
2021.10 - 2023.01
Fire Chief
Watkins Glen Internation
2021.07 - 2023.10
Police Investigator
Newark Police Department
1988.09 - 2020.09
Fire Chief, Volunteer
Marbletown Fire Department
1984.05 - 2021.05
High School Diploma -
Newark
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