Justin Childers

• Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
• Led crews in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of advancements in fire science and emergency management.
• Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
• Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
• Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
• Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

Fill in as a part time skills instructor when needed for live fire training

• Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
• Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing professional development opportunities for firefighters under my supervision.
• Evaluated personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying individual strengths to match skill sets with appropriate assignments.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
• Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.