Jesse Chelf
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accomplished and detail-driven investigator with an extensive background in emergency response, fire safety education, and fire prevention and investigations. Over 20 years experience serving the community. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and team management skills, coupled with a profound ability to communicate effectively with various groups and organizations. Has a keen understanding of the skills necessary to achieve success in stressful situations. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to community safety. Innovative & results-driven focused on achieving exceptional results in highly demanding environments. Awarded for outstanding service and contributions to public safety programs and military service. continuously demonstrates ethical behavior and a passion for organization success, networking, and continuous self- improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator/Inspector
City of Grapevine Fire Department
Grapevine, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Determine the cause and origin of the fire result.
- Ensure compliance with adopted ordinances and fire codes.
- Manage fire and life safety education programs for the general public and local businesses.
- Director of Grapevine 'Youth Fire Setter' Program.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
Aerospace Medical Technician
US Air Force
Fort Worth, TX
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Assist medical officers and surgeons in examinations/treatments.
- Performed duties as military-certified medic in various specialties and care settings.
- Managed NAS JRB Ft. Worth’s Self-Aid and Buddy Care Instructor program responsible for teaching and certifying personnel to ensure compliance and combat readiness.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Grapevine Fire Department
Grapevine, TX
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Respond to emergency incidents and perform tasks as directed/in compliance with department policies and protocols.
- Work with fellow first responders to gain control of emergency situations, combat fires, perform victim search and rescue, treat casualties, and avert further injuries to personnel and bystanders.
- Assist with new hire orientation through classroom and hands-on instruction.
- Member of the Technical Rescue Team; instructs multiple NEFDA continuing education and technician-level classes.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Haltom City Fire Department
Haltom City, TX
04.2005 - 11.2016
- Assisted Fire Marshal's office with prevention tasks, and cause and origin determination at fire scenes.
- Served as a member of Technical Rescue Team (NEFDA) 2005-2016.
- Taught public education classes for fire prevention and public safety.
- Safely responded to emergencies and attempted to minimize or resolve issues at hand.
Seabee
US Navy Reserves
Fort Worth, TX
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Muster Petty Officer charged with accountability of approximately 25 personnel.
- Served overseas from 2012-2013 with special forces (CJSOTF), performing mission-critical assignments and tasks.
- Medical Petty Officer during combat deployment, oversaw 89 personnel to ensure medical readiness and administer combat casualty care.
- Taught Seabee Combat Warfare course to military personnel in pursuit of obtaining that device/certification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration/Arson Investigation
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08-2022
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Leadership & Personnel Development
- Teamwork/Team Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Community & Interrelationship Skills
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated & Adaptable
- Professional & Determined
Affiliations
- Tarrant County Fire Arson Investigators Association member - Master of Ceremony and Board Member of 2023 & 2024 Annual Conference.
- Family-Oriented
- Overall Health & Wellness
Accomplishments
- 2024 Sabina Vasquez Award Recipient
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude - Bachelor's of Science
- 2017 GFD Rookie of the Year Nominee
- 2018 GFD Paramedic and Firefighter of the Year Nominee
- Letter of Recognition - Mayor William D. Tate
- E-5 / Staff Sergeant (USAF)/Second Class Petty Officer (USN)
- Seabee Combat Warfare
Certification
- Intermediate Peace Officer - State of Texas
- Master Arson Investigator
- Basic Fire Marshal
- EMT Paramedic - State of Texas
- Fire Officer II
- Instructor II
- ICS 100, 200b, 300, 400, 700a, 800
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Investigator/Inspector
City of Grapevine Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Grapevine Fire Department
11.2016 - 03.2020
Aerospace Medical Technician
US Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2021
Seabee
US Navy Reserves
02.2010 - 07.2015
Firefighter/Paramedic
Haltom City Fire Department
04.2005 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration/Arson Investigation
Columbia Southern University
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