Joshua Baker

• Developed and implemented strategic plans for the organization.
• Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
• Established operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborated with other departments to identify areas for improvement and implement change.
• Represented the department at meetings, conferences, workshops.
• Utilized effective communication techniques when interacting with colleagues.

• Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
• Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
• Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
• Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
• Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.

• Processed emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, ambulance services, and other municipal departments.
• Recorded detailed information from callers into computer system.
• Monitored radio frequencies of public safety agencies to ensure proper communication between dispatchers and field units.
• Ran background checks on individuals as required by law enforcement officials.
• Assisted with training new Communications Operators on equipment usage and procedures.
• Coordinated communications between various public safety agencies during large scale incidents or disasters.
• Utilized mapping programs to locate addresses for responders in the field.
• Operated multi-line phone systems to route incoming calls accurately.

• Coordinated, supervised, and evaluated the activities of subordinate personnel.
• Developed, implemented, and monitored fire prevention programs.
• Established training objectives for department members in areas such as interior and exterior operations, and emergency medical services.
• Monitored budget expenditures related to personnel, supplies, and equipment to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review by higher-level administrators or outside agencies.
• Created policies, procedures, standards, and protocols related to fire suppression operations and emergency response.
• Facilitated meetings between fire department personnel and representatives from other agencies or organizations involved in public safety initiatives.
• Previous titles held:

- Interior Firefighter: May 2009 - April 2014

- Lieutenant: May 2014 - April 2015

- Captain: May 2015 - April 2018

- 3rd Assistant Chief: May 2018 - April 2020

- 2nd Assistant Chief: May 2020 - April 2023