Jacob Eller
Columbia,SC
Summary
Results-driven Battalion Chief with a proven track record in emergency response coordination and strategic planning. Demonstrates strong leadership development skills while excelling in critical thinking and effective communication. Committed to fostering team collaboration in high-pressure environments to achieve operational objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
City Of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
09.2007 - Current
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Developed strategies to improve the efficiency of fire suppression activities while minimizing risks and costs.
- Established and maintained effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Followed department rules and regulations and oversaw discipline to maintain compliance among personnel.
- Reviewed records pertaining to personnel performance, incident reports, and ISO completions for accuracy and completeness.
Firefighter
Town of Lexington
Lexington, SC
02.2006 - 09.2007
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
City Of Beaufort
Beaufort, SC
02.2002 - 02.2006
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OH08-2024
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06-2024
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School
Glendora, CA06-2000
Skills
- Firefighting tactics
- Hazardous materials
- Investigation techniques
- Fire regulations expertise
- Fire prevention
- Operational efficiency
- Interagency coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency management
- Incident command
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project planning
- Goal setting
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-solving
Certification
- National Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Instructor in the following fields
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Firefighter Survival
- Rescuing our Own
- Pump Operations 1
- Pump Operations 2
- Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Officer 2
Affiliations
- I assist the Columbia Fire Department's Training Division with recruit school, firefighter survival and rescue, pump operations, and officer development courses.
Timeline
Battalion Chief
City Of Columbia Police Department
09.2007 - Current
Firefighter
Town of Lexington
02.2006 - 09.2007
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
City Of Beaufort
02.2002 - 02.2006
- National Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School
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