John J. Mulligan
Willow Grove,PA
Summary
Executive Fire and Emergency Management professional prepared to ensure workplace safety and compliance. Brings valuable experience in developing and implementing fire prevention and life safety measures. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in emergency response, hazard identification and mitigation methodology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Safety Specialist
School District of Philadelphia
01.2017 - Current
- On an annual basis as required by Philadelphia Fire Code provide hands-on training for custodial personnel on the use and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers; conducts training programs for fire prevention activities with professional and paraprofessional employees; responds to requests for fire drill training and assistance; observes evacuation procedures, staging areas, location and nature of exits and bottlenecks; provides critical feedback on the drill
- Responds promptly to a fire affected facility to document and determine the cause and origin of the fire; gathers evidence and accumulates details; conducts interviews to determine whether there is evidence of forcible entry and/or arson; takes photographs; prepares full technical and damage reports for submission to both the Office of General Counsel and the Office of the City Fire Marshal
- Visits school facilities to observe and correct all fire code violations and eliminate any liability threatening situations
- Surveys and prepares the necessary schematics and room plans for auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and assembly rooms; ascertains the capacity and conditions of legal occupancy; administers the high-rise fire code
- Maintains 24-hour per day, 7-day per week availability via cell phone for response to fire related emergencies or related operational issues
- Acts as a liaison with the Philadelphia Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, and the Department of Licenses and Inspections, while ensuring adherence to all codes and industry standards
- Conducts on-site technical inspections of school facilities and fire safety systems such as alarms and suppression systems
- Provides effective training to professional and paraprofessional personnel on the proper methods for staging fire drills, evacuating handicapped persons, storing and disposing of flammable materials and operating and maintaining fire extinguishing equipment
- Inspects firefighting equipment and building structures for potential fire hazards and investigates fire-stricken facilities to determine the cause and origin of the fire
- Represented the SDP in the EOC for the first thirty days of Covid -19 at PFD Headquarters
- Assisted in the creation of the Covid - 19 Pandemic Response Plan for the SDP
- Sit on the Mass Care Team for OEM for shelter operations while maintaining 24 hours on call status
- Acted as Impairment Coordinator between SDP, Fire Alarm Technicians, Sprinkler Technicians and SDP property Insurance company as required by Philadelphia Fire Code maintaining 24 hours on call availability
- Co-Chair of School District Safety Committee
- Works with Travelers Insurance Company Risk Management Advisors and PMA Risk Control Advisers to correct safety issues found throughout the SDP
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County, PAHigh School -
Philadelphia Regional High School
Philadelphia, PA01.1993
High School - Training in Commercial Electricity
Mercy Vocational High School
Philadelphia, PA01.1993
Skills
- Internal investigations
- Public relations
- Officer training
- Corrective action plans
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Long-range planning
- Interagency cooperation
- Tactical operations
- Emergency management
- Crime scene management
- Work scheduling
- Community engagement
- Leadership development
Accomplishments
- Achieved a reduction in fire safety violations by the creation of annual Fire Safety Training for the Operations Division employees.
- Played a key role in writing the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness manual for the School District of Philadelphia.
- Ninety-five percent success rate of solving all incendiary fire investigations within School District of Philadelphia.
Certification
- Firefighter I-Pro Board Water Rescue -Phase I Engine Company Operations
- Firefighter II-Pro Board Water Rescue- Phase II Ladder Company Operations
- Fire Instructor I-Pro Board Rope I Terrorism First Responder
- Fire Prevention Inspections RIT Basic FBI Chemical Industry Response
- Fire Officer I RIT Advanced FBI IED/Terrorism Response
- Fire Officer II Firefighter Survival Incident Command System
- Hazardous Materials- Operation Pro Board- Level Pump I CPR/First Aid/AED
- NIMS: IS-100 Pump II Structural Collapse I
- NIMS: IS-200 Confined Space Rescue Structural Collapse II
- NIMS: IS-300 Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician - PA CAFS
- NIMS: IS-700 Elevator Rescue Standpipe and Sprinkler Operations
- NIMS: IS-800 EVOC Incident Safety Officer
Firefighting Experience
Cheltenham Township Fire Department, Chief, 01/01/10 - 12/31/17
Achievements Skills
- Medal of Valor for rescue of multiple victims 10/2012
- Firefighter of the year 2008
- Commendation of Merit 2004
Timeline
Fire Safety Specialist
School District of Philadelphia
01.2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Montgomery County Community College
High School -
Philadelphia Regional High School
High School - Training in Commercial Electricity
Mercy Vocational High School
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