John (JT) McLeod
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Emergency services professional with extensive management experience in fire safety and emergency operations. Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate large-scale emergency responses, ensuring effective and timely resolution. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, known for reliability and achieving critical outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief
Divide Fire Protection District
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw proper implementation of new paid staff including 2 full-time Firefighters and 4 part-time Firefighters.
- Managed department budget effectively, prioritizing essential equipment purchases and maintenance without compromising safety standards.
- Established strong relationships with local government officials to secure necessary funding and resources for the department''s needs.
- Reduced workplace injuries by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives to promote fire safety awareness and prevent potential hazards.
- Perform site and construction plan reviews working in coordination with the county building department.
- Serve as the Vice-Chair of the Teller County Fire Chief's Council and represent the district in the Teller County EMS Council.
Division Chief of Fire and Life Safety
Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Successfully started a Fire and Life Safety Division when there was no previous Plans Review, Inspection Program, or Risk Reduction procedures.
- Developed a Fee Schedule for all construction, suppression, and alarm reviews. Streamlined the submission and review process by going on-line, including the paying of fees.
- Completed the Risk Assessment and Target Hazard portions of our Standard of Coverage and Risk Assessment, published in 2021.
- Supervised and facilitated our Community Outreach Committee, overseeing open house events, Fire Prevention Week activities in 7 schools, and company level inspections.
- Mentor firefighters and aspiring company officers by putting together scenarios for signing off JPRs for Firefighter 2, Fire Officer 1, and Fire Inspector I.
- Participated in the IFC 2021 Fire Code adoption committee.
- Participated in multiple hiring and promotional process by sitting on the interview panel, developing scenarios, and/or in the final Chief Officer's interview.
Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner
DOD/Air Force Academy/Fort Carson
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Assisted businesses, healthcare and educational facilities by writing and maintaining fire safety and evacuation plans. Evaluated and facilitated monthly, quarterly, and annual fire drills as per DODiD and NFPA standards.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Enhanced public safety with regular communication to property owners and managers on fire prevention methods.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant codes and standards, attending conferences and training sessions regularly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Wildland Fire Science
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO01-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO01-2010
Skills
- Incident command
- Fire suppression
- Fire prevention
- Building inspections
- Staff development
- Training programs
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- Vice Chair of Teller County Fire Chiefs
- Colorado Fire Marshal's Association
- Colorado Fire Chiefs Association
Certification
- Fire Inspector I, II, III Certifications – NFPA or similar accrediting organization. DFPC/IFSAC/Pro Board.
- NFPA Plans Examiner-Pro Board/TEEX.
- Fire Officer I, II, III Certifications-IFSAC/Pro Board.
- Fire Instructor I Certification-IFSAC/Pro Board.
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I-IFSAC/Pro Board.
- Colorado Fire Marshal's Symposium Track Completed.
- COTC Fire Officer Track Completed.
Timeline
Fire Chief
Divide Fire Protection District
05.2023 - Current
Division Chief of Fire and Life Safety
Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District
01.2019 - 05.2023
Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner
DOD/Air Force Academy/Fort Carson
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Fire Inspector I, II, III Certifications – NFPA or similar accrediting organization. DFPC/IFSAC/Pro Board.
- NFPA Plans Examiner-Pro Board/TEEX.
- Fire Officer I, II, III Certifications-IFSAC/Pro Board.
- Fire Instructor I Certification-IFSAC/Pro Board.
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I-IFSAC/Pro Board.
- Colorado Fire Marshal's Symposium Track Completed.
- COTC Fire Officer Track Completed.
Associate of Applied Science - Wildland Fire Science
Pikes Peak State College
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
Pikes Peak State College
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