JACK M. ADAMS
Program Manager Safety
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Well-established public service specialist offering more than 15 years of expertise in fire, life, health and safety. Exceptional experience in commercial, residential and event compliance inspections. Known for excellent knowledge and use of the Incident Command System.
State Safety Oversight Officer, District of Columbia.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager State Safety Oversight Officer
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
Washington, DC
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Direct and manages daily operations for the rail safety office.
- Actively participates in audits and inspections
- Responded to emergencies as instructed with utmost efficiency.
- Implemented training and traffic safety consultation which bolstered improvements in safety culture across Federal and Local Government.
- Serves as the Policy Advisor for program activities
- Reviews safety and security documentation annually to comply with current standards
DC FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN/Safety Officer
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
Washington, DC
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Engine 23
- Controlled safety protocols and avoided potential hazards at fire incident scenes to protect investigation personnel from harm.
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Directed dispatching and emergency response procedures for personnel managing service calls and emergency situations.
- Respond to mitigates various types of emergency situations in a urban environment
- Administered frequent fire drills to evaluate fire exits, structures and proper functioning.
DC FIRE DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT/Safety Officer
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
Washington, DC
05.2012 - 07.2017
- Engine 28
- Performed firefighting and other emergency response.
- Responsible for the direction and supervision of the activities of a fire company in it travel to and from an incident and its operation at the scene of an emergency
- Responsible for periodically checking the condition of apparatus and appliances for correct working orders.
- Manages between eight to 50 employees at any given time
DC FIRE DEPARTMENT SERGEANT
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
WASHINGTON, DC
11.2008 - 04.2012
- Truck 10
- Supervises assigned firefighters, including training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling and disciplining.
- Monitors and assists with response to fires or other emergencies such as a natural disasters, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies or motor vehicle accidents.
- Operates in multiple diverse environments
DC FIRE DEPT FIRE INSPECTOR
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
WASHINGTON, DC
03.2003 - 09.2008
- Fire inspectors inspect building plans to ensure that they meet fire codes.
- Examine buildings in order to detect fire hazards and ensure that federal, state and local fire codes are met.
- Perform fire and life safety training to various platforms
DC FIRE DEPT FIREFIGHTER
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
WASHINGTON, DC
06.1995 - 05.2003
- To respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue and other calls to protect life and property
- Participate in fire prevention and training; and to maintain the fire station and firefighter equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Studies
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC06.2013
Skills
- Transit Safety and Security Program (FTA TSSP) NIMS 100,200, 700, 800
- Fire Officer Training 1,2, and 3
- Transit Award Management User
- State Safety Oversight Reporting System User
- Instructor Certification 1 & 2
- Safety Officer (Life, Safety and Health)
Timeline
Program Manager State Safety Oversight Officer
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
04.2020 - 03.2022
DC FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN/Safety Officer
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
08.2017 - 04.2020
DC FIRE DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT/Safety Officer
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
05.2012 - 07.2017
DC FIRE DEPARTMENT SERGEANT
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
11.2008 - 04.2012
DC FIRE DEPT FIRE INSPECTOR
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
03.2003 - 09.2008
DC FIRE DEPT FIREFIGHTER
District Of Columbia Fire And EMS Department
06.1995 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Fire Studies
University of The District of Columbia
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