Joseph Bowman
Niagara Falls
Summary
Dynamic Fire Officer with proven leadership at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, adept at enhancing team performance through targeted training and mentoring. Certified in firefighting vehicle operation and skilled in incident command, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring operational readiness and effective multi-agency collaboration during emergencies.
Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making.
Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance of equipment and apparatuses, ensuring readiness for emergency situations at all times.
- Managed personnel scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels for both emergency response and station duties.
- Mentored junior firefighters in their professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
- Collaborated with other agencies for coordinated response during multi-agency incidents, maximizing resource utilization.
- Evaluated team members'' skills regularly to identify areas for improvement and provided targeted training opportunities accordingly.
Station Chief
Air Force Reserves
06.2016 - Current
- Adapted swiftly during high-pressure situations by effectively prioritizing tasks and making sound decisions under duress.
- Increased staff performance through consistent training, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members, consistently holding them accountable for meeting established goals or benchmarks.
- Coordinated large-scale drills involving multiple responding agencies to simulate real-world scenarios that tested overall operational readiness and effectiveness.
- Managed personnel scheduling to optimize coverage while maintaining employee satisfaction and wellbeing.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Department of Defense Fire Academy
San Angelo, TXHigh School Diploma -
Wilson Central School
Wilson, NY06-2015
Skills
- Leadership and supervision
- Certified on all types of firefighting vehicles, pumper, tankers, aerials, crash trucks
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Firefighter survival tactics (Rapid Intervention Team/Crew)
- Emergency medical services
- Training program development
- Curriculum planning
- Incident command system
- Hands-on training techniques
Certification
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer - 2554758
Fire Officer 2- 2779949
Fire Officer 1 - 2535220
Fire Inspector 2 - 2796499
Fire Inspector 1 - 2289142
Fire Instructor 3 - 3045109
Fire Instructor 2 - 2798498
Fire Instructor 1 - 2290092
Firefighter I - 2158707
Firefighter II - 2158708
Airport Firefighter - 2158709
Hazardous Materials Awareness - 2158705
Hazardous Materials Operations - 2158706
Hazmat Technician Pro Board - WI-180373
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander - 3027549
Rescue Technician - 2180108
Driver/Operator ARFF - 2168542
Driver/Operator Pumper - 2171661
Driver/Operator MWS - 2532620
New York State EMT - 447877
Timeline
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
09.2019 - Current
Station Chief
Air Force Reserves
06.2016 - Current
No Degree - Fire Science
Department of Defense Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Wilson Central School
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