Harry Parrish
Selden
Summary
Seeking a position to leverage my years of client-facing experience and public service with a company who will enable me to utilize my skills to ensure their company’s success.
Professional damage prevention specialist adept at ensuring safety and integrity of utilities and infrastructure. Skilled in risk assessment and implementing preventative measures, contributing to reduced incidents and enhanced operational efficiency. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving situations, consistently supporting team objectives. Proficient in safety protocols and regulatory compliance, bringing reliable and results-driven mindset.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Services Dispatcher
Coram Fire District
08.2004 - Current
- Using a computer-aided dispatch system, receive emergency calls from the public requesting fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Receive and process 911 emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of fire or medical units. Monitor direct emergency alarms, answer non-emergency calls for assistance. Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems. Receive requests for information and provides pertinent data. Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems.
Damage Prevention Advisor
USIC Utility Locating Service
2022 - Current
- Conducted utility location assessments to prevent infrastructure damage during excavation projects.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Utilized advanced locating technologies to accurately identify underground utilities prior to construction activities.
- Developed training materials for new staff on damage prevention protocols and best practices.
Gas line tech
Precision pipelines solutions
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Gas line tech working on natural gas systems via inspections and leak mitigation. Working with repair crews from ConEdison And first responders
Fire Marshall
Stony Brook University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide management advice and technical assistance to fire companies, municipal corporation and districts relating to fire and arson prevention and control and serve as a clearinghouse of information fire and arson prevention and control and State and Federal services available to assist in solving such problems: Plan, coordinate and provide training for firefighters, both paid and volunteer, and other governmental officers; Provide assistance in the development of arson investigation programs of suspected arson upon request; Improve arson evidence analysis and testing through the Arson Laboratory Improvement Program. Collect, compile, and disseminate information relating to fire and arson prevention and control and operate a State Fire reporting System; Operate the New York State Academy of Fire Science. Establish goals and objectives for a statewide, comprehensive public education plan for fire safety and prevention; Provide for fire safety inspections of State or State-regulated facilities upon request; prepare and recommend revisions, consolidations or compilation of statues relating to arson and fire prevention and control; and maintain the State Fire Mobilization and Mutual Aid Plan
Security Supervisor-Emergency Medical Technician
Suffolk OTB (Jakes 58 Hotel and Casino)
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervises the activities of subordinates. Conducts briefings at the start of new shifts to inform Security Officers of pertinent information regarding campus and safety/ security matters. Schedules security personnel to cover designated facilities and shifts. Patrols assigned areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards. Investigates and/or reports hazards and unusual or suspicious circumstances to campus police unit for correction or follow-up actions; maintains contact with campus police. Checks doors and windows of buildings to assure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows; submits information to supervisor. Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce university rules/regulations; alerts visitors of infractions. Reviews reports from subordinates for completeness and activity needing follow-up; provides written and oral reports to supervisor. Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Hunter Ambulance Service
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Basic Responsibilities include responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility; provide medical attention during inter-facility transports, while adhering to local and regional protocols.
Residential Sales Representative
ADT Alarm Systems
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Connected with prospective clients to join the leading security company. Built and maintained a sales network. Developed skills to expand the marketing area. Generated leads to drive and exceed sales goals. Consulted with installation teams to ensure customer specifications and provided mediation to ensure customer satisfaction.
Sales Representative
Cintas: Division of first aid and Safety
08.2002 - 01.2014
- Dedicated my work ethic toward maximizing sales profitability, growth and account productivity within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. Personally, contacted and secured new business accounts/customers. Serviced existing accounts, obtained orders, and established new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors. Adjusted content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor. Submitted orders by referring to price lists and product literature. Kept management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses. Monitored competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc. Recommended changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments. Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management. Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing
Education
High School -
Sachem High School
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY01.1989
State Cert - Emergency Medicine
Suffolk County Ems
Yaphank, NYFire Fighter 1
Suffolk County Fire Academy
Yaphank, NYSkills
- Hazard identification
- Continuous learning and improvement
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response planning
Affiliations
- Dongan Patent Lodge # 1134 Free and Accepted Masons. Smithtown
- NY Suffolk County Fire Safety Educators
- American Heart Association Instructor network
- FASNY
Certification
- Suffolk County Fire Academy
- Firefighter I certification Hazardous Materials Technician Trench Rescue Technician Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Suffolk County EMS Academy
- Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) 1997-current
- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support- Instructor 2001-2016
Timeline
Gas line tech
Precision pipelines solutions
01.2020 - 02.2022
Fire Marshall
Stony Brook University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Security Supervisor-Emergency Medical Technician
Suffolk OTB (Jakes 58 Hotel and Casino)
02.2017 - 01.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Hunter Ambulance Service
04.2015 - 04.2018
Residential Sales Representative
ADT Alarm Systems
02.2014 - 04.2015
Emergency Services Dispatcher
Coram Fire District
08.2004 - Current
Sales Representative
Cintas: Division of first aid and Safety
08.2002 - 01.2014
Damage Prevention Advisor
USIC Utility Locating Service
2022 - Current
High School -
Sachem High School
State Cert - Emergency Medicine
Suffolk County Ems
Fire Fighter 1
Suffolk County Fire Academy
Awards
John T Mather Hospital, volunteer of the year- 1999, Selden fire department E,M,S member of the year- 1999, 9 C.P.R Save recognitions over 16 years