Jeremy Chada
Topeka,KS
Summary
Seasoned Fire Captain with a robust history at the State of Kansas, adept in emergency management and personnel leadership. Excelled in mentoring, enhancing firefighter safety, and leading hazardous material fire suppression. Proven track record in public education and interagency coordination, significantly improving community safety and preparedness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
State of Kansas
12.2010 - Current
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
Fire Fighter
State of Maryland
10.2000 - 09.2006
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
Fire Protection Range Management
US Army
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Coordinated with local authorities during large-scale emergencies or disaster recovery efforts, providing expert advice on managing fire-related risks.
- Conducted training sessions on fire safety practices for employees at multiple companies, increasing overall awareness and preparedness.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, Education
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA12-2009
Skills
- Personnel management
- Emergency response
- Technical rescue
- Fire suppression
- Public education
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Incident command
- Emergency management
- Fire prevention
- Interagency coordination
- Staff development and leadership
- Fire response team direction
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Fire Inspector I, II
- Fire Instructor I, II
- Fire Officer III
- Pump Operator Certificate
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Certification
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II – APCO International.
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications
- Structural Collapse Operations Level I & II Certifications
- High Angle Rescue Technician
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - 100,200,700,300,400
- Wildland Firefighter S-130, S-190 Red Card
- Trench Rescue Technician – State, local, or private training organizations specializing in technical rescue.
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Driver Operator Mobile Water supply
Timeline
Fire Captain
State of Kansas
12.2010 - Current
Fire Fighter
State of Maryland
10.2000 - 09.2006
Fire Protection Range Management
US Army
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Fire Inspector I, II
- Fire Instructor I, II
- Fire Officer III
- Pump Operator Certificate
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Certification
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II – APCO International.
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications
- Structural Collapse Operations Level I & II Certifications
- High Angle Rescue Technician
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - 100,200,700,300,400
- Wildland Firefighter S-130, S-190 Red Card
- Trench Rescue Technician – State, local, or private training organizations specializing in technical rescue.
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Driver Operator Mobile Water supply
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, Education
Morningside University
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