James Harding
Naples,FL
Summary
Fire service professional with over 30 years of experience in fire suppression and emergency response. Expertise in team coordination and data analysis, ensuring safety and compliance across operations. Proven ability to deliver quality work and achieve organizational goals through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector / Plans Examiner
City of Naples - Fire-Rescue Department
Naples, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure fire code compliance.
- Collaborated with property owners to effectively mitigate identified fire hazards.
- Reviewed building plans for adherence to fire safety regulations and standards.
- Inspected fire protection systems, including smoke detectors, alarms, and sprinklers, for proper functionality.
- Reviewed blueprints and documents to verify code compliance in new construction projects.
Safety & Security Officer
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples, Florida
02.2024 - 05.2024
Fire Captain / Battalion Commander / Investigator
City of Naperville - Fire Department
Naperville, Illinois
01.1994 - 05.2023
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2015
Associate of Science - Fire Science
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL03-2002
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Incident management
- Leadership development
- Management experience
Timeline
Fire Inspector / Plans Examiner
City of Naples - Fire-Rescue Department
05.2024 - Current
Safety & Security Officer
Naples Botanical Garden
02.2024 - 05.2024
Fire Captain / Battalion Commander / Investigator
City of Naperville - Fire Department
01.1994 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Public Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Associate of Science - Fire Science
College of DuPage
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