Justin Julian `
Aurora ,CO
Summary
Accomplished Fire Captain with over 9 years of leadership experience at Aurora Fire Rescue, adept in personnel management and emergency response. Excelled in roles from Paramedic to Acting Battalion Chief, demonstrating expertise in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and fire safety education. Skilled in fostering team growth and enhancing safety protocols, with a proven track record in life-saving procedures and community outreach. Experienced with emergency response and crisis management, delivering effective leadership in high-pressure situations. Utilizes strategic planning and team coordination to manage complex operations. Knowledge of fire safety protocols and risk assessment for enhanced community protection.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Aurora Fire Rescue
07.2018 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Led critical incident debriefings, fostering culture of continuous improvement and resilience among crew members.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of advancements in fire science and emergency management.
- Mentored new recruits and junior officers, guiding them through rigorous training programs and preparing them for advancement within department.
- Fostered team-oriented environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development among junior firefighters.
- Redesigned and Streamlined AFR Recruit Training Division's academy and probationary processes. Initiated Change in the Division to promote growth, success and confidence in the product we were delivering. .
Fire Lieutenant
Aurora Fire Rescue
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Evaluated personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying individual strengths to match skill sets with appropriate assignments.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Rescue Technician
Aurora Fire Rescue
03.2006 - 11.2015
Firefighter Paramedic
Santa Fe Fire Department
03.2002 - 03.2006
Paramedic
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
10.1999 - 03.2002
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM11-1999
Skills
- 9 years as a Promoted officer
- Personnel Management
- Experience as an acting engineer, Lieutenant, Captain and Acting Battalion Chief
- Was a member of the Technical Rescue team as a Lieutenant and Captain, and held the position of Logistics Captain for TRT at station 5
- Conducted Fire inspections and held the ICC Fire inspections certification
- Recruit Training Captain
- Technical Rescue Technician specializing in Confined space rescue
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Swift Water Rescue Specialist
- Ice Rescue Specialist
- hazardous materials Technician
- Paramedic
Certification
- Colorado State Paramedic
- Scope limited AFR Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Technical Rescue Technician
- ICS 300, 400
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Officer 2
- Live Fire Instructor/ Instructor in charge SME- CMCB and ISFSI
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications – Rescue 3 International or similar body.
Awards
I have received 5 Emergency Operations awards, and I was the recipient of the Staff Officer of the Year in 2022
Timeline
Fire Captain
Aurora Fire Rescue
07.2018 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Aurora Fire Rescue
11.2015 - 07.2018
Rescue Technician
Aurora Fire Rescue
03.2006 - 11.2015
Firefighter Paramedic
Santa Fe Fire Department
03.2002 - 03.2006
Paramedic
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
10.1999 - 03.2002
- Colorado State Paramedic
- Scope limited AFR Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Technical Rescue Technician
- ICS 300, 400
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Officer 2
- Live Fire Instructor/ Instructor in charge SME- CMCB and ISFSI
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications – Rescue 3 International or similar body.
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Mexico
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