Dedicated professional in the fire service with 25 years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through education and performance. Committed to growing not only personally, but the fire department as a whole. Works professionally and cooperatively with others in solving problems and handling day to day operations. Expertise in fire scene management, personnel command and control, department education and problem solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
North Canton Fire Department
North Canton, OH
10.2014 - Current
Respond promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
Respond immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Effectively performed the duties of a fire Captain while on A-shift for three years.
Continue to obtain advanced education for leadership of and skills required in the fire, ems and administrative areas.
As lead fire investigator for the City of North Canton, successfully determined the origin and cause of an arson fire which led to the arrest and conviction of a subject.
Prepare and present information and press releases as the PIO for the Fire Department.
Head of the training division for the Fire Department
Have served faithfully as President of IAFF, Local 3489 for three years.
Member of the Stark County Trainers Organization
Hold positions on multiple committees on the department including the truck, building and funeral committees.
Education
Multiple Certifications in Fire Science - Fire Science
Stark State College
Canton, OH
01-2024
Fire Officer Certificate - Fire Officer 1 & 2
University of Akron
Akron, OH
01-2022
Paramedic Certification -
Aultman Paramedic Program
Canton, OH
11-2002
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
Copley, OH
06-1993
Skills
Community Education
Fire Suppression Tactics
Incident Commander on Fire Scenes
Advanced Rescue Techniques
Medical Assessments
Personnel Management
Public Education
Staff Development and Leadership
Accomplishments
STEMI Cup Award from Mercy Hospital in the fall of 2018
Multiple thank you letters from past patients - see attached
Certification
Fire Investigator
Fire Instructor
Pro-board Certified Crash Rescue Technician
HAZ-MAT Technician
Fire Officer 1 & 2 (Currently enrolled in Fire Officer 3 & 4)
Personal
Member of the Arbor Society since 2010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
North Canton Fire Department
10.2014 - Current
Multiple Certifications in Fire Science - Fire Science
Stark State College
Fire Officer Certificate - Fire Officer 1 & 2
University of Akron
Paramedic Certification -
Aultman Paramedic Program
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
Fire Investigator
Fire Instructor
Pro-board Certified Crash Rescue Technician
HAZ-MAT Technician
Fire Officer 1 & 2 (Currently enrolled in Fire Officer 3 & 4)
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