Jeremy Walla

• Currently Primary Logistics Section Chief Rocky Mountain CIM Team 2
• Worked with Rocky Mountain CIM Team 2 to implement Strategic Operations and Strategic Risk Assessment into daily use during incidents to align with best national wildfire incident management practices.
• Proctored field evaluations for Logistics Section Chief Northern Rocky Mountains Team 6
• Instrumental in pre season team planning and recruiting
• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various logistical issues.
• Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example.
• Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing to meet schedules and incident objectives.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and camps for proper order and condition.
• Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
• Participated in wildland training exercises and in-class training to improve logistical knowledge.
• Oversaw wildfire response and logistical needs, utilizing experience and knowledge.

• Long range planning. Currently building student live in program for students seeking degrees in Fire Science. This program will be implemented county wide as it rolls out. Currently working with Columbia Southern University and Western Dakota Tech to align degree programs with firefighter qualifications to produce certified as structural, wildland firefighters, and EMTs with 2 or 4 year degree.
• Grant writing and management
• Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement in our service times and ability to provide quality services for over 20 years.
• Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
• Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
• Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
• 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.

• Performed as Deputy Logistics Chief from 2020 - 2022
• Supported many large incidents across multiple geographic regions performing Logistics across multiple teams and assignments
• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various logistical issues.
• Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example.
• Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing to meet schedules and incident objectives.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and camps for proper order and condition.
• Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
• Participated in wildland training exercises and in-class training to improve logistical knowledge.
• Oversaw wildfire response and logistical needs, utilizing experience and knowledge.

• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various logistical issues .
• Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example.
• Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing to meet schedules and incident objectives.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and camps for proper order and condition.
• Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
• Participated in wildland training exercises and in-class training to improve logistical knowledge.
• Oversaw wildfire response and logistical needs, utilizing experience and knowledge.

• Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
• Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
• Developed software content, study aids and handouts for industry professionals.
• Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
• Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
• Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
• Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
• Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
• Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
• Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
• Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
• Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
• Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.

• Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
• Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
• Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Founded and managed custom design build landscaping business, growing revenue to $1.4 million in first year.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
• Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
• Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
• Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
• Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
• Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
• Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.

• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
• Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• 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.

I worked with Pennington County Rapid City Emergency Management to implement a CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams) FEMA program to Pennington County. I became a CERT Train the Trainer instructor. I trained twelve instructors in the program and worked hand in hand to build our program. We launched a Teen CERT and Adult CERT classes that we held four times a year. We trained over 150 students and adults in the CERT program and curriculum while I was a part of the program. The program still stands today as a one of the many programs the Emergency Management Office oversees.

https://www.pennco.org/cert

• Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations
• Commanded squad throughout duration of active fires in order to combat fire, eliminate danger and assist those in need.
• Assisted with training and development of new firefighters through development of extensive job-related modules.
• Directed squad members during crisis to provide crowd control and perimeter defense.
• Taught lessons to area school children about fire safety.
• Established and continued communication with local government to maintain positive relationship.
• Spoke with various media outlets regarding status of active forest fires.
• Delivered lifesaving CPR for victims of auto accidents and fire emergencies.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
• Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
• 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.

• Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
• Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
• Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
• Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
• Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
• Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
• Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
• Fostered CRM initiatives by promoting environment of interpersonal communication and customer service.
• Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
• Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
• Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
• Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
• Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.

• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tenders, wildland engines and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Assessed active fires and consulted with fire officers to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.