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Certification
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Giovanni Guida

Woodland Park,NJ

Summary

Self-directed Battalion Chief Firefighter with hands-on experience supervising fire stations and crews. Extensive knowledge of modern firefighting equipment and various fire suppression techniques. Tactfully and courteously interacted with community to avoid additional incidents during fire suppression. Communicative, hardworking, and reliable.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Battalion Chief

Newark
Newark, NJ
08.1989 - 12.2028
  • Facilitated communications between first responders in order to coordinate actions taken during emergencies.
  • Conducted training drills for firefighters on proper use of firefighting equipment and techniques.
  • Developed strategies to improve the efficiency of fire suppression activities while minimizing risks and costs.
  • Established and maintained effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
  • Reviewed records pertaining to personnel performance, incident reports, maintenance logs for accuracy and completeness.
  • Supervised subordinate personnel during fireground operations, providing direction as needed.
  • Maintained a comprehensive knowledge base regarding building construction materials and hazardous materials identification, in order to provide accurate assessments during emergency responses.
  • Followed department rules and regulations and oversaw discipline to maintain compliance among personnel.
  • Formulated plans for firefighting operations in response to emergency incidents and other related situations.
  • Monitored the safety practices of subordinate personnel during all operations.

Irrigation Specialist

Rainfree Irrigation
Livingston, NJ
04.1991 - 12.2016
  • Maintained accurate records related to installations, repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Trained personnel on proper operation and maintenance procedures for various types of irrigation equipment.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
  • Inspected existing systems for needed repairs or upgrades.
  • Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions in irrigation systems to identify problems with equipment or layout issues.
  • Calculated water pressure requirements for various types of sprinkler heads and valves.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bloomfield Tech
Bloomfield, NJ
06-1986

Skills

  • Community relations
  • Emergency communications
  • Personnel management
  • Interagency coordination
  • Operational efficiency
  • Fire suppression
  • Public safety
  • Investigation techniques
  • Incident command
  • Staff scheduling
  • Hazardous materials
  • Firefighting tactics
  • Workload prioritization
  • Personnel training

Accomplishments

  • I ran the Division of investigation for the Newark Fire Department
  • i received the merit award in a state police at The Division Of Criminal Justice in Sea Girt NJ
  • I worked as a Newark Special Police officer from September 2011 until November 2024

Certification

  • I completed a state police academy in Sea Girt Nj for Investigations

Affiliations

  • sing in a church choir
  • workout
  • i like plays
  • musicals
  • spending time with family

about me

  • I am hard working compassionate at what i do, i will keep striding to continue to learn and be better at what I do.

Timeline

Irrigation Specialist

Rainfree Irrigation
04.1991 - 12.2016

Battalion Chief

Newark
08.1989 - 12.2028

High School Diploma -

Bloomfield Tech

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