Jaswant Singh
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain with over 20 years of experience in Public Safety and in Fire Administration. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. 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. Detail- oriented, analytical and methodical in approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Yuba City Fire Department
Yuba City, CA
08.2008 - Current
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving service issues.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Assisted with training and development of new firefighters through development of extensive job-related modules.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs
- Executed financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status
Fire Prevention Officer, Acting Supervisor
Sacramento Fire Department
Sacramento, CA
03.2005 - 08.2008
- Interviewed, trained and deployed fire safety personnel to maximize protection of life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Certified Fire Officer, Issued by California State Fire Marshal Office.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day for service.
Reserve Deputy
Sutter County Sheriff's Office
Yuba City, CA
07.1999 - 07.2015
- Researched and analyzed crime statistics to maintain awareness and knowledge.
- Served court documents and completed civil process.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 20 inmates and guards.
Certified Instructor
American Heart Association
Yuba City, CA
01.2003 - Current
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Established clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and communicated objectives to students.
- Managed classroom environment conducive for learning to meet maturity level and interest of students.
Education
Certificate - Code Management
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD10.2006
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Yuba College
Marysville, CA06.2003
Skills
- Budgeting
- Fire inspection suppression
- Resources allocation
- Public Relations
- Fire inspection investigations
- Campaign management
- Public engagement
- Press release writing
- Crisis communications
- Classroom technology
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
Certification
Certified Chief Officer, Issued by California State Fire Marshal Office - 2018
Public
- Public Information Officer
Affiliations
Yuba City Fire Foundation, Caring for Women Foundation, and Sikh Community Sikh Temple.
Accomplishments
- Established cloud system to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to track SCBA equipment.
- Collaborated with team of all shifts in the development of SCBA purchase process.
- Completed a Respiratory Protection Policy and developed SCBA training course.
Timeline
Fire Captain
Yuba City Fire Department
08.2008 - Current
Fire Prevention Officer, Acting Supervisor
Sacramento Fire Department
03.2005 - 08.2008
Certified Instructor
American Heart Association
01.2003 - Current
Reserve Deputy
Sutter County Sheriff's Office
07.1999 - 07.2015
Certificate - Code Management
National Fire Academy
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Yuba College
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