John Murphy
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
- Alert Battalion Chief recognized for outstanding dedication and leadership. Team-oriented individual with over 20 years of experience.
- Veteran Battalion Chief Firefighter possessing in-depth knowledge of fire suppression techniques and department policies and procedures. Analytical and solution-oriented with specialty in Technical Rescue and Hazmat response. Reads and understands codes and ordinances and operation of emergency and fire equipment.
- Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Osceola County Fire Rescue
04.2003 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Reviewed fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated fire prevention inspections and pre-planned activities of department.
- Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Assume incident command at hazmat incidents, providing strategic leadership and coordination of response efforts.
Direct and manage hazmat response teams to ensure safe and effective mitigation of incidents. - Develop and implement strategic plans for hazmat response, considering potential risks, resources, and collaboration with other agencies.
- Conduct hazard assessments and risk analyses to inform response strategies.
Fire Service Instructor
Central Florida Fire Academy
04.2009 - 04.2013
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2024
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
08.2023
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
05.2001
Skills
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Communications
- Staff Scheduling
- Firefighting Operations
- Damage, Danger, and Loss Prevention
- Workload Prioritization
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 Hazmat members daily.
- Fire Fighter of the Year 2015
- Supervised the most successful crews in the department by multiple metrics in training and on scene performance.
- Attended National Fire Academy for Special Operations Program Management and Advanced Science for Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
- Attended Security and Emergency Response Training Center Highway Emergency Response specialist and Tanker Car Specialist.
Certification
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Service Instructor I
- Confined Space Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Vehicle and Mechanical Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Structural Collapse operations level
- Hazmat Technician
- Highway Emergency Response Specialist
- Tank Car Specialist
- NFA Special Operations Program Manager
Timeline
Fire Service Instructor
Central Florida Fire Academy
04.2009 - 04.2013
Battalion Chief
Osceola County Fire Rescue
04.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
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