John Metzger
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a proven operations leader with over twenty-five years of experience building, mentoring, and developing high-performance emergency service teams within the professional fire service. I am passionate about human performance and believe that movement is medicine. I possess exceptional customer service skills, technical writing proficiency, and the desire to help others succeed personally and professionally. Core Qualifications Coaching Education Curriculum Development Customer Service Program Management Resource Management
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Boulder Crest Institute, PATHH Guide
Bluemont, VA
01.2021 - Current
- Work as a member of a 4-person team to deliver a 7-day intensive post-traumatic growth training program to post-911 combat veterans and first-responders suffering from the effects of PTSD
- Responsible for didactic module delivery, to include a comprehensive physical training program focusing on optimizing mobility and strength.
SME / Test Writer
Ergometrics & Applied Personnel Research
Phoenix, AZ
01.2014 - Current
- Design and write promotional exam questions for national public safety agencies, while serving as a subject matter expert on high- profile test review and preparation documents.
Firefighter Performance Consultant/Coach
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Design and deliver a 3-day EXOS Firefighter Performance workshop focused on all aspects of EXOS performance enhancement methodology, with the goal of optimizing physical performance while simultaneously decreasing the potential for injury among firefighters.
Fire Captain / Paramedic / Health and Fitness Coordinator
Sun City Fire
01.1990 - 01.2015
- Maintained readiness of personnel, directed operations during emergency calls, instructed company members in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention, and pre-fire planning
- Managed, coached, and mentored ten fire department fitness trainers and coordinated annual fitness evaluations for operational firefighters; developed comprehensive tactical performance training programs, return-to-duty action plans, and educational training for organizational team members.
Education
M.Sc. - Exercise Science
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 01.2008 - 12.2009
B.Sc. - Sports Management / Fitness and Wellness
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 01.2004 - 12.2008
A.A.S - Fire Science and Emergency Management
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ 01.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Training and Development
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Planning and Coordination
Dependable and Responsible
Teambuilding
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Multitasking Abilities
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
EXOS Performance Specialist - XPS
Timeline
Boulder Crest Institute, PATHH Guide
01.2021 - Current
Firefighter Performance Consultant/Coach
01.2015 - 01.2020
SME / Test Writer
Ergometrics & Applied Personnel Research
01.2014 - Current
M.Sc. - Exercise Science
California University of Pennsylvania
01.2008 - 12.2009
A.A.S - Fire Science and Emergency Management
Phoenix College
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.Sc. - Sports Management / Fitness and Wellness
California University of Pennsylvania
01.2004 - 12.2008
Fire Captain / Paramedic / Health and Fitness Coordinator
Sun City Fire
01.1990 - 01.2015