Eighteen-year accomplished Fire Captain at Hendersonville Fire Department, adept in crew leadership and emergency response. Spearheaded initiatives improving firefighter safety and community trust, significantly enhancing public safety outreach. Expertise in technical rescue and personnel management, ensuring peak team performance and efficient emergency service delivery. Decision-making, problem-solving and communication talents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Hendersonville Fire Department
08.2006 - Current
Mentor new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
Lead teams of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
Improve firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
Compile and maintaine log books, run reports and training records.
Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Conduct periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Develop strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
Promote fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
Streamline equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
Conduct thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
Assess scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors