Jason Bruce

Proven successful record as manager, supervisor, team leader, mentor, and communicator leading personnel in challenging, diverse, emergencies, and international environments. Highly exceeds expectations and certifications, possesses a wealth of technical and practical knowledge, and responds well to challenges and changes in multiple situations. Motivated, dedicated, trainable employee performing duties and responsibilities at levels exceeding the expectation of assigned PD. Widely seen from both within and outside the department as a team player, expert, role model, mentor, and problem solver for any tasks, challenges, and work. Ready to help the team achieve department goals. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seasoned Fire Inspector with great leadership, planning, and scene management abilities. Demonstrated skill and success in inspecting buildings, evaluating fire suppression systems, and leading educational seminars for emergency professionals and concerned citizens. Focused on identifying violations, implementing corrective action plans, and conducting ongoing monitoring to identify compliance concerns. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. An example and definition of what a team player and mentor as defined. Works independently and as a team member to develop, coordinate, and manage a proactive and effective command and departmental fire prevention, public education and inspection, and training program. Detail-oriented, analytical, and methodical in approach. Highly skilled in managing and improving programs covering building safety, code reviews, and fire prevention. Proficient in successful approaches for overseeing fire department operations while providing expert emergency response and first aid, analyzing structure fires, and testifying in court proceedings. Experienced Fire Officer offering an extensive list of successes in building and leading talented teams in training, drills, and high-danger emergency events. Proven expertise addressing structural, airport, marine, and wildland fires and emergencies. Skillfully suppresses active blazes by employing offensive and defensive techniques. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with a strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity. High-energy fire protection specialist equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving the local community with classes, emergency response, and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Self-directed Battalion Chief Firefighter with hands-on experience supervising fire stations and crews. Extensive knowledge of modern firefighting equipment and various fire suppression techniques. Tactfully and courteously interacted with community to avoid additional incidents during fire suppression. Communicative, hardworking, and reliable. Seasoned Battalion Chief Firefighter qualified in emergency response operations, resource management, personnel management, and fire investigations. Recognized for uncompromising devotion to service. Energetic Battalion Chief Firefighter with many years of experience supporting and leading emergency response. Expert at employing appropriate firefighting techniques and conducting efficient evacuation operations in minimal time. Talented at guiding teams and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Seasoned Battalion Chief known for productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in emergency response coordination, strategic planning, and leadership development. Excel in critical thinking, effective communication, and team collaboration to achieve objectives in high-pressure environments. Dedicated emergency responder and leader offering a combination of hands-on firefighting and team building skills. Accomplished in implementation of process improvements, codes, best practices and regulations with commitment to safety and efficiency. Expert. Practiced analyst, investigator, and problem solver within high-pressure environments. Consummate firefighting professional and leader with many years of experience elevating emergency response functions across diverse stations. Effective in working with law enforcement and healthcare professionals in proper handling of dangerous situations. Skillful in driving efforts, ensuring efficiency, and safety. Safety-oriented Fire Chief with extensive history overseeing multiple stations in urban area. Update and enforce fire prevention, inspection, emergency preparedness, and recovery policies. Proven history of success in diverse and changing areas. Logical Fire Captain with many years of hands-on experience. Successful at responding to all emergency alarms in assigned areas and directing firefighting personnel in extinguishing fires, saving lives, and saving properties. Ace at leading teams and giving proper instructions to control panic in high-stress situations. Insightful Fire Captain with experience directing cohesive emergency team with highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining effective team through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management and fire department policies, procedures and internal controls. Resilient professional with a background in emergency response management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in incident command, risk assessment, and team leadership. Excel at communication, decision-making, and problem-solving to deliver effective outcomes under pressure. Seasoned first-line supervisor in firefighting and prevention, with background in leading emergency response teams and coordinating fire safety protocols. Skilled in crisis management, strategic planning, and team leadership, ensuring rapid and effective responses to emergencies. Developed comprehensive training programs for firefighting personnel, significantly improving operational readiness and safety outcomes. Enhanced community engagement through proactive fire prevention initiatives, reducing incident rates and fostering public safety awareness. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

• Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Member, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG)

• Firefighter I/II
• Airport Firefighter
• Marine Firefighter
• Wildland Firefighter I
• Telecommunicator I/II
• HazMat - Awareness, Operations, Technician, Incident Commander
• Driver/Operator- Aerial, ARFF, Pumper, Mobile Water Supply
• Fire Inspector I, II, III
• Fire Instructor I, II, III
• Plans Examiner I
• Fire and Life Safety Educator I/II
• Fire Officer I, II, III, IV
• Health & Safety Officer
• Incident Safety Officer
• Fire Investigator
• SECRET Clearance
• National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
• Florida EMT
• U.S. National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
• IMT (Incident Management Team)
• Homeland Security Level I-III
• BLS/CPR Instructor
• EVOC Instructor
• Kingfisher Fire Alarm / Transmitter
• EM-385
• ASHE
• HILTI Fire Stopping Inspector
• Shore Installation Training Team

• Received numerous awards and recognitions for above and beyond performance, leadership, and team player.
• Coordinated and worked with NAVFAC to have draft hydrants installed at NAS Key West piers.
• Received Work Grade Increase for superior performance FY 2021.
• Awarded Navy Military Fire Officer of the Year 2015.

Stephen Snider, Deputy Fire Chief, NAS Key West, Key West, FL, 305-293-3145, stephen.h.snider.civ@us.navy.mil

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