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Jennifer Pierce

Westminster,MD

Summary

Experienced public safety professional with excellent management skills seeks to obtain the responsibility and challenge of a new position with a progressive and innovative organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Training & Education Manager

NFSA
Linthicum Heights, MD
06.2023 - Current

Develops and integrates educational programs and online learning content into the curriculum.

  • Maintained records of student performance and attendance.
  • Assessed teaching methods and evaluated their effectiveness in achieving desired results.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs for the organization.

Division Chief/Fire Marshal

Marco Island Fire Rescue
Marco Island, FL
06.2022 - 12.2023

Job responsibilities included the direct supervision or command of fire prevention, plans review for fire protection features, inspection of properties, fire investigations and public fire education services and operations for the protection of life and property.

  • Developed and maintained budgets, monitored financial performance, and provided oversight of fiscal operations.
  • Oversaw the development of policies and procedures in accordance with organizational objectives.
  • The primary goal of this position was to re-establish a new Fire Prevention team.

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Clermont Fire Department
Clermont, FL
02.2018 - 06.2022

Directed fire prevention personnel, providing technical guidance and handling administrative matters such as budgeting, planning, and records control.

  • Provided guidance to staff members on day-to-day operations and long-term objectives.
  • Monitored departmental performance metrics and suggested improvements for efficiency.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.

Senior Fire Inspector

Clermont Fire Department
Clermont, FL
04.2017 - 02.2018

Supervised and performed technical tasks in the fire prevention division, overseeing inspections, public education and hazardous materials programs.

  • Conducted fire safety inspections of commercial and residential properties to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Reviewed blueprints and other documents to determine code compliance for new construction projects.
  • Investigated reports of hazardous conditions or violations of fire codes to determine if corrective action is necessary.

Fire Inspector

Clermont Fire Department
Clermont, FL
02.2014 - 04.2017

Conducted new construction and annual maintenance inspections.

  • Provided guidance to property owners on how to correct any non-compliance issues identified during an inspection.
  • Conducted periodic testing of alarm systems and other fire prevention equipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Conducted fire safety inspections of commercial and residential properties to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Education

Fire Science

Seminole State College

Technical Communications

Mercer University

Skills

  • Time Management Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Incident Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Implementation
  • Grant-Writing Skills
  • Community Relations
  • Emergency Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Results-Oriented
  • Project Management
  • Disaster Mitigation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Budget Development
  • Community Risk Reduction
  • Arson Investigation
  • Educator/Instructor
  • Government relations

Affiliations

  • South Lake Chamber Public Safety Award
  • South Lake Chamber First Responder Award
  • Paul Harris Fellow
  • Lake Mary Lions Club Firefighter of the Year
  • Florida Fire Marshal of the Year
  • Florida Fire Sprinkler Association Champion of the Industry

References

Julius Halas, Director (Retired), Office of the State Fire Marshal (941) 915-5202

Lorrell Bush, Executive Director, Florida Fire Sprinkler Association (954) 275-8487

William Harrison, Assistant Chief (Retired), Clermont Fire Department (352) 782-7872 

Timeline

Training & Education Manager

NFSA
06.2023 - Current

Division Chief/Fire Marshal

Marco Island Fire Rescue
06.2022 - 12.2023

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Clermont Fire Department
02.2018 - 06.2022

Senior Fire Inspector

Clermont Fire Department
04.2017 - 02.2018

Fire Inspector

Clermont Fire Department
02.2014 - 04.2017

Fire Science

Seminole State College

Technical Communications

Mercer University
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