Joseph Brooks
Meadow Bridge,WV
Summary
Strong expertise in emergency telecommunications, flood zoning and planning, grant writing, writing, and implementing policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with other organizations, fire departments, and government entities during all situations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Instructor 1 & 2
WVU Fire Extension Services
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and teach fire related classes to departments around the state
- Develop lesson plans and training for fire related classes.
Assistant Chief
Smoot Area Volunteer Fire Dept.
01.2007 - Current
- Coordinate fireground operations
- Coordinate operations at scenes involving multiple agencies
- Write Grants for equipment
- Complete all state paperwork and submit it.
Firefighter/Engineer/Lieutenant
Rainelle Volunteer Fire Dept
01.1996 - Current
- Develop quarterly training calendar, organize, and train numerous firefighters on drill nights
- Enter and submit all documentation of all calls into FEMA NFIRS system
- Train all new drivers in engine operations and pump operations.
Flood Plain and Zoning Coordinator
FEMA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Update and implement new flood plains throughout Raielle and Charmco areas
- Assist in getting all zoning maps out to each resident by delivering them door to door.
911 Telecommunicator
Fayette County 911
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Answer emergency and non-emergency phone lines
- Dispatching appropriate units when needed
- Activate and operate emergency command center during disasters that require additional communications command unit.
Education
Bachelor’s in emergency management -
Liberty University
02.2024
Bachelor’s in early childhood education -
Grand Canyon University
01.2023
Forestry -
Glenville State University
01.2002
Skills
- Strong Emergency Dispatching
- Multitasking Abilities
- Leadership Development
- Team Building Exercises
- Excellent grant Writing
- Strong Policy development and implementation
- Public speaking abilities
- Incident Command System
- Rescue Operations Coordination
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Fire Instructor 1 & 2
WVU Fire Extension Services
01.2023 - Current
Flood Plain and Zoning Coordinator
FEMA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Chief
Smoot Area Volunteer Fire Dept.
01.2007 - Current
911 Telecommunicator
Fayette County 911
01.2001 - 01.2004
Firefighter/Engineer/Lieutenant
Rainelle Volunteer Fire Dept
01.1996 - Current
Bachelor’s in emergency management -
Liberty University
Bachelor’s in early childhood education -
Grand Canyon University
Forestry -
Glenville State University
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