Joseph Nadboralski
City Of Milwaukee Fire Department
Muskego,WI
1
Certification
22
Years of experience
Motivated Emergency Response Professional experienced in fire safety and emergency management. Led teams through critical situations and implemented effective response strategies while managing multiple priorities. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability to deliver reliable outcomes.
Work History
Fire Captain
6 Years 7 Months- Previous Director of Milwaukee Fire Department - Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) providing quarterly training to team while increasing membership from 26 to 45 members.
- Determined the origin and cause of over 750 fire and explosion incidents as a lead investigator.
- Implemented data tracking system used by command staff to evaluate high risk areas and reduce fires through community risk reduction efforts.
- Developed and implemented training programs, enhancing team performance and safety protocols.
- Supervised and coordinated company personnel while responding to fire, emergency medical, and other emergency incidents.
- Enhanced company training initiatives while mentoring subordinates in conduct and skills development.
- Conducts positive public relations through community involvement and superior customer service.
- Completes all company reports and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
- Managed all department property.
- Created and enforced company policies to uphold standards.
- Filled role of Battalion Chief position as needed in an acting capacity.
Fire Lieutenant
3 Years 3 Months- Assistant Director of Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) providing quarterly training and education.
- Supervised and coordinated personnel during fire, emergency medical, and other incidents to ensure effective response and safety.
- Determined causes of alarms and estimated fire losses.
- Conducted company based training.
- Completed all company reports and paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
- Managed all department property for operational readiness.
Heavy Equipment Operator
8 Years 5 Months- Instructed and mentored firefighters in operation and driving heavy apparatus.
- Performed daily preventative maintenance and inspections on assigned apparatus, identifying and troubleshooting issues to ensure operational readiness.
- Instructed and mentored firefighters in safe operation and driving of heavy apparatus, enhancing team competency and safety standards.
- Fulfilled all requirements of previous rank of Firefighter.
- Filled role of Lieutenant in an acting capacity.
Firefighter
2 Years 9 Months- Protected lives and property during emergencies, including fires, medical incidents, and other disasters under hazardous conditions.
- Assisted in conducting pre-fire planning inspections and community outreach.
- Delivered public education, public relations, and community service initiatives to enhance community safety and awareness.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development.
- Served as acting HEO or Lieutenant during emergencies, managing team operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technician
Bachelor of Science - Fire & Emergency Response Management (FERM)
Skills
Complex Problem-Solving
Emergency Response Coordination
Personnel Management
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Crisis Management
Affiliations
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
International Association of Arson Investigators, Wisconsin Ch. 25 (IAAI-WI)
National Association of Fire investigators (NAFI)
International Association of Fire investigators (IAFI)
Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin (PFFW)
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)
International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI)
International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS)
Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
Certification
- International Association of Marine Investigators- Certified Marine Investigator
- International Association of Arson Investigators- Certified Instructor (CI), Evidence Collection Technician (ETC), Fire Investigation Technician (FIT), Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)
- National Association of Fire Investigators- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), Certified Vehicle Fire investigator (CVFI)
- International Association Arson Investigators Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony
- Illinois Fire Chief Association, Training Program Manager
- State of Wisconsin College Pro Board Instructor 1, 2, 3
- National Fire Academy, Leadership in Supervision
- National Fire Academy, Incident Safety Officer
- Illinois Fire Service Institute, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Firefighting
- International Association of Firefighters, Hazardous Materials Technician
- FEMA ICS- 300, 400, 700, 800
- National Fire Academy, Management 1, 2, 3, 4
- National Fire Academy, Fire and Arson Investigation 1, 2, 3
- National Fire Academy, Youth Fire-Setter Intervention Specialist
- State of Wisconsin College Pro Board Fire Fire Officer 1, 2
- State of Wisconsin College Pro Board Fire Inspector 1
- State of Wisconsin College Pro Board Firefighter 1, 2
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Director of WI-IAAI Chapter 25 District 2
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Push appropriate decision-making lower in the department"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Design joint labor management initiatives"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Review testing procedures for new officers"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Strengthen department leadership visibility & access to all employees"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Improve employee morale"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Reduce issues related to mandates"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Review promotional process for senior officers"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Select best tech apps for city-wide responses"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Insure new officers execute all aspects of their job before or shortly after taking the position"
- Member of MFD Strategic Committee "Expand employee training, special teams building, and programs that cross all parts of the MFD",
- Chair of MFD Strategic Committee "Review & revise job descriptions to outline full scope of job and train company officers to there revisions"
- Chair of MFD Strategic Committee "Blend tradition, vision and mission into clean connection for daily work"
- Chair of MFD Strategic Committee "Build our own Fire Investigation Unit (FIU)"
- Instructor for Fire Instructor 2 at the Milwaukee Fire Academy
- Member of Milwaukee Fire Department's Awards Committee
- Member of Milwaukee Fire Department 9/11 Committee
- Instructor for the Junior Fire Institute (JFI)
- Volunteer at the Milwaukee Survive Alive House
- Member of Task Force Firewall (ATF, MFD, MPD, DCI, DOJ)
- Member of the Milwaukee Fire Department Fireboat Team
- Member of the Milwaukee Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit (FIU)
- Volunteer at Milwaukee Public Schools
- Volunteer at St. Paul's Luthern Church & School
Timeline
Fire Captain
City Of Milwaukee Fire Department
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Milwaukee Fire Department
12.2016 - 03.2020Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Milwaukee Fire Department
07.2008 - 12.2016Read More
Firefighter
City Of Milwaukee Fire Department
10.2004 - 07.2007Read More
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Associate of Applied Science from Fire Protection Technician
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University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science from Fire & Emergency Response Management (FERM)
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