Heather Curry-Shirley
Carmel Valley,CA
Summary
Assistant Fire Chief with Cachagua Fire Protection District, grant writing and relationship building, to secure funding and enhance public safety through effective communication and leadership. NREMT certified, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Committed to mentoring and professional development within the fire service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Fire Chief
Cachagua Fire Protection District
08.2021 - Current
- Established and continued communication with local government to maintain positive relationship.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts to secure additional funding for departmental projects or initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between the fire department and other municipal agencies or government officials regarding public safety concerns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices, ensuring the highest quality of service for the community.
- Assisted in the development of department budgets to ensure adequate funding for personnel, equipment, and training.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on leadership and professional development opportunities within the fire service.
Education
Certificate - CA-219: Wildland Firing Operations
MCRFD Training Division
Monterey,CA06-2023
Certification - First Responder Operations
CAL OES
Monterey,CA05-2023
Certificate - S-231: Engine Boss, Single Resource
MCRFD Training Division
Monterey,CA04-2023
Certificate - S-230: Crew Boss, Single Resource
MCRFD Training Division
Monterey, CA04-2023
Certificate - Incident Command System, ICS- 100
US Dept of Homeland Security
03-2023
Certificate - Incident Command, ICS-200
US Dept. of Homeland Security
03-2023
Certificate - Fire Ground Command
Fire Readiness & Education
Salinas, CA03-2022
Certification - Company Officer 2D All Risk Command Operations
California State Fire Marshal
Monterey,CA02-2022
Certification - Hazardous Material Incident Comander
Cal OES
Monterey, CA01-2022
Certification - First Responder Operations- Refresher
CAL OES
Monterey,CA01-2022
Certification - Company Officer2C Fire Inspections & Investigation
California State Fire Marshal
Monterey,CA01-2022
Certification - Company Officer 2B Administrative Function
California State Fire Marshal
Monterey,CA12-2021
Certification - Company Officer 2A Human Resources Management
California State Fire Marshal
Monterey,CA10-2021
Firefighter 1 - Fire Academy
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA12-2003
Skills
- Workload prioritization
- Records management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) since 2011
Monterey County EMT since 2011
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Relationship building
- CPR certified
- Incident reporting
Timeline
Assistant Fire Chief
Cachagua Fire Protection District
08.2021 - Current
Certificate - CA-219: Wildland Firing Operations
MCRFD Training Division
Certification - First Responder Operations
CAL OES
Certificate - S-231: Engine Boss, Single Resource
MCRFD Training Division
Certificate - S-230: Crew Boss, Single Resource
MCRFD Training Division
Certificate - Incident Command System, ICS- 100
US Dept of Homeland Security
Certificate - Incident Command, ICS-200
US Dept. of Homeland Security
Certificate - Fire Ground Command
Fire Readiness & Education
Certification - Company Officer 2D All Risk Command Operations
California State Fire Marshal
Certification - Hazardous Material Incident Comander
Cal OES
Certification - First Responder Operations- Refresher
CAL OES
Certification - Company Officer2C Fire Inspections & Investigation
California State Fire Marshal
Certification - Company Officer 2B Administrative Function
California State Fire Marshal
Certification - Company Officer 2A Human Resources Management
California State Fire Marshal
Firefighter 1 - Fire Academy
Monterey Peninsula College
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