Joe Dell
Glenwood Springs,CO
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering over 20 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Committed to being a part of a talented team by working side by side with volunteer and paid staff. Aggressive, forward thinking, lifelong learner with an eye towards safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Carbondale And Rural Fire Protection District
09.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, ambulances, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire and rescue response.
- Inventoried, cleaned, and maintained fire and EMS equipment, supplies, and apparatus.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Fire Chief
Bishop Fire Department
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Directed work firefighters and EMS personnel engaged in extinguishing fires and providing emergency services. Served as "Duty Officer" and responded operationally as incident commander for incidents.
- Developed, implemented, and delivered fire department training programs. Managed mandatory training and facilitated outside trainings.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, software, apparatus, and tools.
- Coordinated response, training, and emergency management with local, state, federal, and tribal partners.
Fire Lieutenant
Castle Rock Fire And Rescue
12.2002 - 05.2018
- Directed work of firefighters and EMS personnel engaged in emergency response.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency calls to perform lifesaving procedures, fire and rescue activities, and other emergency services.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized operations with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Progressed from Firefighter/ Paramedic (2002) to Engineer/ Paramedic (2008) to Lieutenant/ Paramedic (2011).
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
09.1999 - 10.2002
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Services Administration
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO2019
Associate of Science - Fire Services Administration
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO2013
Paramedic -
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV1999
Firefighter I -
Shasta College
Redding, CA1996
Skills
- Fire and Rescue Response
- Scene Management (ICS)
- Wildland Firefighting
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Incident Safety
- Team Cohesion
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Report Preparation
- Apparatus Daily and Weekly Checks
- Emergency Preparedness
- Firefighter Training and Education
- Cooperative Relationships
- Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
- Fire Prevention and Investigation
- Community Relations
- Project Requirements
- Station Maintenance
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Physical Fitness
- Municipal codes
Accomplishments
- Experienced fire lieutenant who oversaw career fire stations and their crews from 2011 to 2018.
- Seasoned chief officer that administered and directed a volunteer firefighter program from 2018 to 2023.
- Implemented EMS resiliency by training personnel and adding an EMS response program.
- Collaborated with USFS, Cal OES, CAL FIRE, and surrounding local fire chiefs to provide local, regional, and statewide wildfire response.
- Implemented and performed a comprehensive prevention program including inspections, plan review, and public education.
- Served key leadership, training, and operational roles for a county wide COVID 19 Pandemic response.
- Developed, led and participated in thousands of hours of training.
Certification
- American Heart Primary Instructor
- American Heart Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Blue Card Incident Commander
- CO Drivers License
- CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator, Fire II
- Colorado Primary EMS Instructor
- Dive Rescue Ice Rescue
- Dive Rescue Swiftwater Rescue I, Shore Support
- IFSAC Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (Awareness)
- IFSAC Driver Operator (Utility, Pumper & Aerial)
- IFSAC Firefighter II
- IFSAC Hazardous Material Operations
- IFSAC Haz Mat Incident Commander
- IFSAC Fire Instructor I
- IFSAC Fire Officer I
- IFSAC Incident Safety Officer
- Red Cross CPR (BLS)
- National Registered and CO Paramedic
- NIMS ICS 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- NWCG FAL-A
- NWCG Firefighter 2
- NWCG Engine Boss
- NWCG Incident Commander Type 4
- NWCG Strike Team Leader (Trainee)
Timeline
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Carbondale And Rural Fire Protection District
09.2023 - Current
Fire Chief
Bishop Fire Department
06.2018 - 08.2023
Fire Lieutenant
Castle Rock Fire And Rescue
12.2002 - 05.2018
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
09.1999 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Services Administration
Colorado State University
Associate of Science - Fire Services Administration
Red Rocks Community College
Paramedic -
Truckee Meadows Community College
Firefighter I -
Shasta College
- American Heart Primary Instructor
- American Heart Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Blue Card Incident Commander
- CO Drivers License
- CEVO Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator, Fire II
- Colorado Primary EMS Instructor
- Dive Rescue Ice Rescue
- Dive Rescue Swiftwater Rescue I, Shore Support
- IFSAC Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (Awareness)
- IFSAC Driver Operator (Utility, Pumper & Aerial)
- IFSAC Firefighter II
- IFSAC Hazardous Material Operations
- IFSAC Haz Mat Incident Commander
- IFSAC Fire Instructor I
- IFSAC Fire Officer I
- IFSAC Incident Safety Officer
- Red Cross CPR (BLS)
- National Registered and CO Paramedic
- NIMS ICS 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- NWCG FAL-A
- NWCG Firefighter 2
- NWCG Engine Boss
- NWCG Incident Commander Type 4
- NWCG Strike Team Leader (Trainee)
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