Jason Gonzalez
Holly,MI
Summary
Walled Lake Fire Dept. Deputy Fire Chief seeking to use proven leadership skills to support excellence as the Walled Lake Fire Chief. Experienced Fire Officer offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal/EMT
City of Walled Lake
02.2000 - Current
- Second in command of the Walled Lake Fire Dept
- Oversaw incident command at major emergencies, coordinating resources and communication for optimal results.
- Complete building plan reviews
- Developed successful grant proposals to secure funding for department improvements such as equipment upgrades and additional personnel.
- Collaborated with local agencies to create regional response plans for large-scale incidents, improving overall preparedness levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels between all staff members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated fire investigation efforts alongside law enforcement agencies to determine origin, cause, and potential criminal activity related to fires within jurisdictional boundaries.
- Optimized staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage during peak call times while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Enhanced community relations through public education initiatives, including fire prevention workshops and school presentations.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
Landscape Maintenance President/Owner
Weeding Solutions
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04.2024
Foundations in Fire Certificate
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach11.2023
School of Staff And Command Executive Leadership
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI10.2017
Certified Fire Inspector II
NFPA
Certified Plans Examiner
NFPA
Fire Investigator
Pro Board
10.2016
Skills
- Fire Inspector
- EMS
- Hazmat Technician
- Executive Fire Officer
- Leadership
- Incident/Shift Commander
- Fire Suppression
- Fire Investigation
- Grant Writing
- Code Enforcement
- Resource Allocation
- Rescue Operations
Education And Training
- Firefighter I &II
- Fire Officer I, II, III
- Pro Board Certified NFPA Fire Inspector II
- Rope Rescue I & II
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Pro Board Incident Safety Officer
- Pro Board NFPA Certified Fire Plans Examiner
- Pro Board Fire Investigator
- Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
- Certified Fire Service Instructor
- State of Michigan Certified Fire Inspector
- Confined Space Rescue
- MSU Rapid Intervention Trainer
- Haz-mat Technician
- State of Michigan Code Official and Inspector
- Graduate of Eastern Michigan University Fire Staff & Command Executive Leadership Program
Timeline
Landscape Maintenance President/Owner
Weeding Solutions
04.2018 - 10.2023
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal/EMT
City of Walled Lake
02.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Foundations in Fire Certificate
Columbia Southern University
School of Staff And Command Executive Leadership
Eastern Michigan University
Certified Fire Inspector II
NFPA
Certified Plans Examiner
NFPA
Fire Investigator
Pro Board
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