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Joseph Briggs

Tonawanda,New York

Summary

Assistant Chief with career history managing operations, activities and services looking to advance to Chief of department. Collaborated on management goals and objectives and assisted in supervising, directing and managing daily operations. Assists Chief in meeting all departmental goals and objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Chief

Tonawanda Fire Department
05.2006 - Current

Assistant Chief (May 2019 to present)

-Lead platoon of 5-6 firefighters in emergency response, training, and fire prevention details.

-Manage large scale incidents by coordinating efforts among career and volunteer responders and mutual aid partners.

-Ensure that all EMS recertification requirements are met by individual responders and the department as a whole.

-Handle scheduling for 28-person department.

-Involved in hiring and promotional decisions, department budgeting, and grant writing opportunities.

Promoted to captain in October 2015.


Certifications:

Officer I / Instructor I November 2016

Officer II October 2022

Officer III March 2025

Intermediate EMT June 2010

Paramedic September 2012

Fire Investigator I March 2015

Fire Investigator II March 2019


Commendations:

Medal for Act of Bravery in rescuing two people from a house fire in December 2009

Catholic Health 'Excellence in Patient Care' Award 2023

Kiwanis Club / Exchange Club Tonawanda Firefighter of the Year 2024

Education

History

SUNY Brockport
Brockport
05-1995

Skills

  • Training coordination
  • Policy implementation
  • Operational reporting
  • Personnel decision making

Timeline

Assistant Chief

Tonawanda Fire Department
05.2006 - Current

History

SUNY Brockport

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