Jeffrey Rudd
West Palm Beach
Summary
Experienced Driver Operator specializing in emergency medical care and fire suppression. Facilitates multi-agency collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance through risk assessment and strategic planning. Knowledgeable in department policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
District Vice President 3
Local 2928
West Palm Beach
2008 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve union-related goals and resolve issues.
- Assessed and addressed member needs promptly to enhance satisfaction and engagement.
- Partnered with management to resolve employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Strong knowledge of CBA, department Policies and SOGs.
Driver Operator
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
West Palm Beach
01.2001 - Current
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Relayed critical observations and equipment needs to firefighters and emergency personnel to enhance situational awareness and response effectiveness.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient resource allocation.
- Assessed risk factors at a given situation to develop appropriate response strategies.
- Developed an understanding of building construction methods related to fire suppression efforts.
- Delivered fire safety education programs to the public, promoting awareness and prevention strategies.
Fire Operations Officer
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
West Palm Beach
2010 - 2012
- Coordinated resource allocation and staffing during critical incidents to maintain operational readiness.
- Monitoring large scale incidents and patching different radio systems together for communications.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed department staffing, assessing daily and projected needs to ensure adequate coverage.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Work closely with team members to achieve project objectives.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Working with directing Media to PIO.
Education
Associate of Science - EMS
Braxton College
Ft Myers, Fl05-2023
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Braxton College
Ft Myers, Fl05-2023
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Lake Community High School
West Palm Beach, FL05-1996
Skills
- State-certified paramedic
- Class B CDL
- State-Certified Pump Operator
- FLUSAR Rescue Specialist
- Fire instructor
- Live Fire Training Instructor
- Driver-Operator Instructor
- Aerial Operations Instructor
- State Hazmat Technician
- FEMA All Hazards - L-984 All-Hazards Task Force / Strike Team Leader
- FEMA All Hazards - I/G-300 > 05-10-2019
- FEMA All Hazards - I/G-400 > 05-10-2019
- FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, 800, 2200, 2901, 703, 706
- Time management
- Dispatch coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Customer relationship management
- Delivery management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Driver Operator
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
01.2001 - Current
District Vice President 3
Local 2928
2008 - Current
Fire Operations Officer
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
2010 - 2012
Associate of Science - EMS
Braxton College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Braxton College
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Lake Community High School