Harrison Hall
Fire Service
Randleman,NC
Summary
A seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in firefighting, emergency response, and public safety. Demonstrated leadership leveraging Path-Goal Theory, Servant Leadership, and Followership principles to guide teams in high-stress situations. Skilled in operating complex fire equipment, facilitating team training, and managing emergency situations. Proficient in peer support and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), reflecting a commitment to the psychological wellbeing of team members. Devoted to serving the community and cultivating a safe environment through professional expertise and a compassionate approach to public safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
Certifications
Skills
- Community Relations
- Budget Planning and Management
- Peer Support
- Safety and Security
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Critical Incident Stress Management
- Path-Goal Theory of leadership
- Emergency Communications
- Incident Safety
- Records Management Systems
Work History
Firefighter
Thomasville Fire & Rescue
01.2021 - Current
- Assigned as the sole EMT for a ladder company. Subsequently taking the lead on all medical responses.
- Acting as a fire equipment operator when needed due to staffing levels.
- Participating or facilitating daily training at the company or shift level.
- Working as a part of a team to quickly and efficiently mitigate all forms of incidents including fires, vehicle wrecks, cardiac arrests, etc.
- Member of the following special operations teams: drone team, critical incident stress management team, high-angle rescue team, and trench rescue team.
- Established a sensory friendly public safety event for those on the autism spectrum.
- Collaborated with the Greensboro Firefighter's Charity Fund to acquire autism response bags all TFD apparatus.
- Serving on the Davidson County Crisis Intervention Team planning committee.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Part-Time Senior Firefighter / Driver
Fair Grove Fire Department
12.2021 - Current
- Assigned as a paid senior firefighter within a combination fire & rescue department.
- Primarily working at a station alone, responding to a multitude of incidents.
- Establishing incident command and developing incident action plans to effectively mitigate incidents with an everchanging set of mutual aid resources.
- Collaborating with the technical officer to ensure that the department has the best possible technological tools.
- Member of the department's peer support team and one of two certified individual and group critical incident stress management debriefing facilitators.
- Working with and facilitating training for junior firefighters.
Firefighter
City Of Randleman Fire Department
11.2020 - Current
- Serving as a part time firefighter within a municipal combination department.
- Worked with leadership to update and streamline departmental record keeping processes.
- Facilitated training with members on technical rescue and ladder company operations.
- Mentoring younger members on decision making, responsibility, and EMS call response.
Firefighter / Company Officer
DYNCORP International, U S ARMY BASE, LOGCAP IV
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Led team in fighting structural and aircraft fires while exercising considerable judgment in deciding best way to mitigate the incident based on type of fuel and environment.
- Align objectives and bridge communications with US Army medical staff in order to address and respond to emergency medical situations, including mass casualty incidents.
- Fulfilling a key role within a multi-agency response to a helicopter crash with multiple patients.
- Utilize extensive medical knowledge to assist with a specialized Golden-Hour Offset Surgical Team (GHOST) interventions, walking blood banks, emergent transport, and mass casualty care.
- Oversee inventory, maintenance, and overall operational readiness of department apparatus, resolving issues and inefficiencies as needed
- Support regulatory compliance by serving as an Audit Team member tasked with presenting the department to both internal and US government auditors; audits are based on all NFPA, DOD, and US Armed Forces Afghanistan specific rules.
Certified Training Officer
Randolph County Emergency Services
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Drove continuous improvement across the organization by defining and implementing new policies and procedures, including a three-county emergency contingency plan for continued response operations spanning multiple agencies during a time where local emergency services were halted due to extreme circumstance.
- Fostered the development of a positive and knowledgeable work environment by training and mentoring new employees on standards, policies, general operations and emergency communications.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling crises involving mentally ill citizens, including suicidal persons, addicted individuals, and potentially dangerous patients.
- Assisted with call processing, dispatching, and management for seven law enforcement agencies, 22 fire service agencies, and three EMS agencies in addition to multiple other government services.
Education
Master of Science - Public Safety - Fire Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04.2019
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09.2017
Certification
- Airport Firefighter (ARFF)
- Driver Operator Aerials
- Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver Operator Pumps
- Emergency Vehicle Driver
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Instructor I
- Technical Rescuer Machinery & Agricultural
- Technical Rescuer
- Technical Rescuer Trench
- Technical Rescuer Vehicle
- NFA Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800.
- National Registry EMT Basic
- North Carolina EMT-Basic
- ICISF Assisting Individual in Crisis
- ICISF Group Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Intervention Team Training
Affiliations
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
- CIT International
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- North Carolina State Firefighters Association
Volunteerism
- Spearheading educational initiatives as an instructor for the Sandhills Center Crisis Intervention Team Training program, teaching first responders across 11 counties crucial strategies for interacting with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in crisis situations. This work reflects a commitment to fostering understanding and effective communication between emergency services and the communities they serve.
- Serving as a dedicated member of the Randolph County Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Advisory Board, providing essential debriefing services to emergency service professionals. Responding promptly whenever called upon, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the mental health and resilience of fellow first responders.
- Actively participating in the North Carolina Firefighter's Peer Support Team, offering empathy, understanding, and peer-based support to fellow first responders. This contribution illustrates a dedication to fostering a supportive and psychologically healthy work environment within the demanding field of firefighting.
Work Availability
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