Jon Padilla
Arlington,TX
Summary
People-oriented Shift Commander successful at empowering others while establishing a working culture that aligns with the City of Arlington's priorities and the organization's mission and values. Consistently assesses operations for performance and safety issues while devising methods to achieve goals. Situational leader with success initiating strategic planning and leading teams through diverse operational requirements. Highly motivated, I am eager to assume new comprehensive responsibilities in a more significant capacity within the Arlington Fire Department.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Commander
Arlington Fire Department
Arlington, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Implements strategic plans to support city council and department priorities.
- Responsible for scheduling, assigning, and directing work activities and responsibilities for personnel assigned to the shift.
- Directs daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational activities through the three Battalion Commanders.
- Attends training, conferences, and other meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the department in a variety of local, county, regional, state, and other meetings.
- Assists the Operations Chief in the issuance and enforcement of rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance with applicable departmental and city policies for all department members.
Battalion Commander
Arlington Fire Department
Arlington, TX
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated with Fire Administration and the Shift Commander to ensure compliance with SOPs and city policies.
- Established collaborative teams of firefighters equipped to handle various fire and emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented training plans for personnel within the battalion.
- Provided guidance to subordinate commanders on tactical operations, administrative matters, and other issues.
- Evaluated personnel performance through observation of daily activities and regular reviews of individual records.
Assistant Operations Commander
Arlington Fire Department
Arlington, TX
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
- Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
- Collaborated with other community stakeholders on initiatives related to public safety information sharing systems.
- Responded to emergency incidents at various locations within the jurisdiction when necessary.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect fire service delivery within the jurisdiction.
- Attended meetings with city council members or other governmental agencies as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE08-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Services Administration
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05-2018
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Relations
- Situational Awareness
- Operational Planning
- Incident Safety
- Policy Enforcement
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Motivational Leadership
- Staff Development
- Safety Processes and Procedures
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Administration and Management
Certification
- Technical Rescue Technician
- Tower Rescue Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Swift Water Operations
- Gas Well Technician
- TCFP Fire Officer IV
- TCFP Fire Instructor III - Master
- TCFP Fire Master
- TCFP Driver Operator-Pumper
- ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- City of Arlington Supervisor Basics
Arlington Fire Department Contributions - Project Leader
- Assistant Operations Commander office creation and core job responsibilities
- Bunker gear specs, wear trial, and selection (LION)
- AFD Command Bus
- Flashover Chamber Specs and Purchase
- Modern Fire Dynamics
- Mobile Data Computer (MDC) upgrades / 2017
- AP Calculator Worksheet
- Station Budget Request Worksheet
- AP Calculator Worksheet
- Biannual Efficiency Reports for probationary and other department ranks
- Fire Instructor Group
- Station 12, 17, Fire Training Remodel
- 2017 Hurricane Harvey Deployment Strategic Planning
- Vector Solutions Implementation
- 2018 Bond Review Committee - Subject Matter Expert for stations 6 and 8
- Interim Assistant Chief of Operations - 2019
- Bunker Gear Extractors and SCBA Fill Station Project
- Training Request Staffing Model
- MDCs and Radios
Arlington Fire Department Contributions - Participant
- AFD/APD Rescue Medic Program
- Special Operations Program Development (all disciplines)
- Stations 1 and 5 Construction
- AFD Instructor
- AFD New Hire Interview Panel Member
- R&D Committee
- Apparatus Group
- Promotional Exams Subject Matter Expert
Arlington Fire Department Contributions - Community Involvement
- East Arlington Renewal - 2017 - current
- Martin High School Public Safety Speaker - 2019, 2021 - 2022
- Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation - AISD 2019
- Leadership Arlington Graduate - 2017
- AFD delegation to Austin for House Bill 40
- Random Acts of Kindness / Vice President, Interim President
- Mentor for 6th grade boys at Butler Elementary
- H.E.A.T. Heroes Educating Area Teens lead mentor
Timeline
Shift Commander
Arlington Fire Department
06.2021 - Current
Battalion Commander
Arlington Fire Department
01.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Operations Commander
Arlington Fire Department
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Bellevue University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Weatherford College
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Services Administration
Weatherford College
- Technical Rescue Technician
- Tower Rescue Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Swift Water Operations
- Gas Well Technician
- TCFP Fire Officer IV
- TCFP Fire Instructor III - Master
- TCFP Fire Master
- TCFP Driver Operator-Pumper
- ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- City of Arlington Supervisor Basics
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