Gregory Michael LeBlanc
Niceville,USA
Summary
Efficient in planning and executing complex military operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety. Subject matter expert on all things deployments, to include policies and procedures, unit type codes, and records review. Extensive knowledge on logistics, budgets, how to plan for annual budget and how to execute within the parameters of the prepared budget. Master Instuctor, skilled in preparing lesson plans, writing/re-writing courses and tests, and teaching.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
12.2024 - Current
- Oversees readiness for 355 Airmen, prepared to deploy year-round in support of Special Operations Forces and Air Expeditionary Force missions.
- Performs steady-state/pre-deployment records review, ensured personnel from 17 different career fields were up to date on all training requirements and were ready to deploy 24/7.
- 4x Category 2 Civilian of the quarter at Squadron level and Group level
- 2x Category 2 Civilian of the Quarter at 15AF level
- 1x Air Combat Command Ferguson Award Winner
- 1x Category 2 Squadron Civilian of the Year
- 1x Category 2 Civilian of the Year at the Squadron and Group
- 823d REDHORSE Squadron, Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, NM
Logistics
United States Air Force
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Executed $350K annual operating budget for Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range fire and emergency services; 81 firefighters, 31 emergency response vehicles and equipment worth $10M
- Supervised emergency communications (911) center and coordinated responses for 2400 facilities, 112 aircraft, 5600 personnel.
- Protected $7.1B in Department of Defense assets.
- Cannon Air Force Base Fire Department, NM
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Oversaw readiness for 267 Airmen, 92 unit types codes with $13M in assets, prepared to deploy year-round in support of Special Operations Force and Air Expeditionary Force missions.
- Performed steady-state/pre-deployment records review, ensured personnel from 9 different career fields were up to date on all training requirements and were ready to deploy 24/7.
- Reported and scrutinized unit's deployment status across Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) /Defense Readiness Reporting System/Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) reporting tool.
- Instructed FEMA National Incident Command (NIMS) 300/400 course. Synced 3 agencies, increased their knowledge, and readied them for emergency response.
- Cannon Air Force Base, NM
Assistant Chief for Health and Safety
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Executed fire readiness program; 69 firefighters and 6 equipment unit type codes valued at $24K.
- Oversaw Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health-Management Information System (EESOH-MIS) and hazardous waste program.
- Cannon Air Force Base Fire Department, NM
Battalion Chief
United States Air Force
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Scheduled/assigned duties to subordinate crew chiefs, ensured vehicle maintenance up to date, and serviceability of all emergency response equipment.
- Filled in as Assistant Chief for Operations when needed.
- Cannon Air Force Base Fire Department, NM
Supervisor, Lead Firefighter
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Protected 19K personnel, 3200 facilities valued at $5.7B, 724 square miles of test range, 6 aircraft squadrons and the Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
- Evaluated subordinates and provided training to increase performance and conducted proficiency and on-the-job training.
- Performed facility manager duties. Submitted and tracked work orders for 3 fire stations in accordance with national health and safety standards.
- Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Station Chief
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Scheduled 17 firefighters for 24/7 operations for Syria’s only C-17 capable runway.
- Executed crash/fire/rescue for 500 personnel camp.
- Managed fire department training program. Organized and implemented over 30 courses to ensure firefighters remained up to date on required training.
- Kobani Landing Zone, Syria
Fire Protection Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided fire protection for 7 response districts and 70 test sites.
- Managed deployment training for military firefighters.
- Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Battalion Chief
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided fire protection for 3500 personnel, 710 facilities, and 58 aircraft.
- Directed crews in fire suppression and rescue operations, and established command when first on scene.
- Coordinated daily shift operations, training, and staffed rosters for 47 firefighters.
- Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait
Fire Protection Supervisor
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for effectively operating and maintaining fire response vehicles/supervised up to five assigned members.
- Evaluated subordinates and provided training to increase performance and conducted proficiency and on-the-job training.
- Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Fire Inspector
United States Air Force
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Emirates
Fire Protection Supervisor
United States Air Force
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Developed skills and knowledge of fire hydraulics, fire hose lays, pump operations and tools/equipment knowledge.
- Responded to fires, hazardous materials, rescue, and other emergency calls.
- Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Formal Training Instructor - DoD Fire Academy
United States Air Force
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Instructed in-resident Hazardous Materials Technician/Weapons of Mass Destruction/HAZMAT IC course and Hazardous Material Technician Mobile Training Team course.
- Instructed International Fire Service Accreditation Congress accredited Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting course.
- Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2011
Skills
- Communication
- Team Player
- Thrives under pressure
- Safety Procedures
- Microsoft Office
- Incident Command
Certification
- Airport Firefighter
- Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Mobile Water Supply, and Pumper
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Officer I, II, and III
- Fire Inspector I and II
- Fire Instructor I, II, and III
- Firefighter I and II
- HazMat Awareness and Operations and Hazardous Materials Technician/IC/WMD
- Public Telecommunicator I/II
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 300/400
- United States Air Force Basic Instructor Course (BIC)
Timeline
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
12.2024 - Current
Logistics
United States Air Force
04.2023 - 11.2023
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force
09.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Chief for Health and Safety
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 09.2021
Battalion Chief
United States Air Force
08.2019 - 02.2021
Supervisor, Lead Firefighter
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 07.2019
Station Chief
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 05.2018
Fire Protection Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 11.2017
Battalion Chief
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 01.2017
Fire Protection Supervisor
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 07.2016
Fire Inspector
United States Air Force
10.2014 - 04.2015
Fire Protection Supervisor
United States Air Force
05.2013 - 10.2014
Formal Training Instructor - DoD Fire Academy
United States Air Force
04.2009 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Eastern New Mexico University
Security Clearance
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