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Jonathan Duff

Jonathan Duff

Westlake,USA

Summary

Progressive Fire Chief with a background in coordinating emergency services and managing firefighting teams. Demonstrated knowledge in strategic planning, risk assessment, and safety protocol compliance. Skilled in operational efficiency enhancement, team leadership, and interagency coordination. Proven track record of improving response times and implementing valuable training programs for staff development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Chief

Westlake Fire Department
Westlake, USA
04.2021 - Current
  • Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
  • Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
  • Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
  • Monitored changes in legislation that could affect fire service delivery within the jurisdiction.
  • Participated in professional organizations in order to stay abreast of industry trends.
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.

Firefighter/Driver

Westlake Fire Department
Westlake , LA
06.2001 - 05.2005
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.

Training/Prevention Chief

Westlake Fire Department
Westlake, USA
12.2010 - 04.2021
  • Positioned department for continued success by researching and launching multiple training initiatives, and creating a roadmap for increased compliance with insurance standards.
  • Create and evolve a comprehensive online, classroom, and field training program for cadets across the parish, adhering to NFPA 1001 standards.
  • Reduce fire department costs for the community by paving the way for a significant rating increase with Property Insurance of Louisiana (PIAL) by boosting firefighter training hours and curriculum quality.
  • Bolstered community support and secured novel training opportunities, including rope access and water rescue, by establishing and nurturing partnerships with local refineries and civil service agencies.
  • Assess cadets and training program regularly, identifying areas for improvement and developing corrective strategies and training to mitigate deficiencies.
  • Educated communities about basic fire safety principles through presentations at schools, civic organizations.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for mitigating risk associated with natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.

Fire Captain

Westlake Fire Department
Westlake, USA
05.2005 - 12.2010
  • Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
  • Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
  • Facilitated communication between departments within the organization in order to enhance coordination efforts when responding to incidents.
  • Participated in public outreach events designed to educate citizens about fire safety best practices.
  • Actively participated in interagency collaborations such as mutual aid agreements regarding response times.

Electrician

Triad Electric & Controls
Sulphur, LA
10.1998 - 05.2001
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Installed conduit for new wiring systems in industrial buildings.
  • Worked on high-voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 138 kV level.
  • Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
  • Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
  • Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
  • Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
04-2024

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
04-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Services

Louisiana State University
Eunice, LA
12-2022

Electrician 3M High Voltage Certified - Electrical

National Center For Construction Education
Lake Charles, LA
01-1998

Skills

  • Emergency Management
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Resources Allocation
  • Organizational Development
  • Succession Planning
  • Employee Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Employee Relations

Professional Organizations

2nd Vice President-Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association

2nd Vice President, Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association

International Association of Fire Chiefs [SW Division]

Louisiana State Firefighters Association

Southwest Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association

Calcasieu Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee

Affiliations

President

Westlake Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball [2014-2017]

Westlake Little League Baseball and Softball [2017-Present]

Westlake High School Fishing Team [2022-Present]

Tournament Director

Southwest Louisiana Jr. Anglers [Present]

Member

Whitetails Unlimited

Southwest Louisiana Jr. Anglers

Westlake High School Boosters

Lake Charles Community Advisory Panel

Accomplishments

The PHI BETA KAPPA Society

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid Association Emergency Responder of the Year (2024)

City of Westlake Employee of the Year (2019)

Westlake Fire Department Employee of the Year (2006)

Westlake Fire Department Employee of the Year (2004)

Certification

Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV

Fire Service Instructor I, II, & III

Firefighter I, II, & III

Incident Safety Officer

Driver/Operator Pumper, Aerial, & Water Supply

Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations

Public Educator

Additional Training

  • Nationally Registered EMT-B
  • NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
  • Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC)- Leadership & Management of Surface Transportation Incidents
  • Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC)- Crude by Rail Emergency Response
  • Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC)- Alternative Fuels and Flammable Incident Response Management
  • National Fire Academy - New Executive Chief Officer
  • National Fire Academy - Leadership in Supervision
  • National Fire Academy - Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting
  • Wildland Fire - Standards of Survival
  • Wildland Fire - S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • Wildland Fire - S - 130 Firefighter Training

 

Timeline

Fire Chief

Westlake Fire Department
04.2021 - Current

Training/Prevention Chief

Westlake Fire Department
12.2010 - 04.2021

Fire Captain

Westlake Fire Department
05.2005 - 12.2010

Firefighter/Driver

Westlake Fire Department
06.2001 - 05.2005

Electrician

Triad Electric & Controls
10.1998 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Services

Louisiana State University

Electrician 3M High Voltage Certified - Electrical

National Center For Construction Education

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