Joaquin Silvia
Watertown,CT
Summary
Dynamic Fire Lieutenant with over 26 years of expertise in incident command, emergency response planning, and training program development. Currently serves as the Connecticut InfraGard Emergency Services Sector Chief, and in various roles in the Connecticut Incident Team West. Certified Planning, Operations, and Logistics Section Chief, and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Bridgeport, CT - Government
Bridgeport, CT
05.1999 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily fire operations and emergency responses for community safety.
- Coordinated training programs for firefighters to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Conducted fire safety inspections and assessments in residential and commercial areas.
- Performed community outreach initiatives to promote fire prevention and safety awareness.
- Mentored subordinates to become future officers.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Directed and coordinated firefighting operations to ensure safety of personnel, property, and the public.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and provided feedback.
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events.
Emergency Services Sector Chief
InfraGard Connecticut Chapter
New Haven, CT
2010 - Current
- Liaison between the FBI and Local private sector critical infrastructure entities.
- Share critical information and training provided by local FBI and private sector agencies.
Operations Section
Connecticut IMT West
Hartford
2008 - Current
- Work with local emergency services to provide incident management services at different levels.
Wildland Firefighter
State of New Jersey
, NJ
1995 - 1999
- Responded to wildland fire incidents across diverse terrains and conditions.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following the successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses, and other equipment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Public Safety And Administration
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT06-2024
Associate of Science - Public Safety and Administration
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT05-2020
Skills
- Incident command
- Training program development
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Mentorship
- Administration and management
- Disaster preparedness
- Technical rescue
- Emergency management
- Hazardous Material Technician
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteTimeline
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Bridgeport, CT - Government
05.1999 - 06.2025
Emergency Services Sector Chief
InfraGard Connecticut Chapter
2010 - Current
Operations Section
Connecticut IMT West
2008 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
State of New Jersey
1995 - 1999
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Public Safety And Administration
Charter Oak State College
Associate of Science - Public Safety and Administration
Charter Oak State College