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Gregory Weber

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Insightful Fire Captain with experience directing cohesive emergency team with highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining effective team through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management and fire department policies, procedures and internal controls. Logical Fire Captain with over 32 years of hands-on experience. Successful at responding to all emergency alarms in assigned areas and directing firefighting personnel in extinguishing fires, saving lives and saving properties. Ace at leading teams and giving proper instructions to control panic in high-stress situations. Practical Fire Captain with experience and extensive training in Wildland firefighting and Helicopter procedures when operating in a Wildland fire situation. Strategic and perceptive with abilities in recruiting, training, evaluating and developing effective firefighting force. Expert at motivating staff and overseeing daily operations. Dedicated emergency responder and leader offering a combination of hands-on firefighting and team building skills. Accomplished in implementation of process improvements, codes, best practices and regulations with commitment to safety and efficiency. Expert in Helicopter Operations, Wildland Firefighting and Leading and providing for the safety of 20 young firefighters on the fire ground. Practiced analyst, investigator and problem solver within high-pressure environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Captain

Los Angeles County Fire Department
Los Angeles, CA
03.1990 - 03.2022
  • Developed and implemented fire safety training programs for personnel.
  • Conducted daily inspections of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
  • Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
  • Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
  • Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Directed investigation into the cause and origin of fires as well as implementation of corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies during investigations involving arson or other criminal activity related to fires.
  • Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
  • Developed strategies for responding to emergencies based upon specific scenarios encountered at each scene.
  • Assessed risks associated with potential hazards encountered in emergency situations.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
  • Established goals for personnel development by providing feedback regarding job performance evaluations.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as completing budget requests and preparing reports for review by senior staff.
  • Evaluated new technologies related to fire suppression systems and made recommendations for adoption when appropriate.
  • Participated in public outreach events designed to educate citizens about fire safety best practices.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Technolgy

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science Technolgy

Santa Ana Community College
Santa Ana

Skills

  • Fire department procedures
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Public Education

Timeline

Fire Captain

Los Angeles County Fire Department
03.1990 - 03.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Technolgy

Orange Coast College

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science Technolgy

Santa Ana Community College
Gregory Weber