KASSANDRA KREPLAK
Whitsett,NC
Summary
Dedicated public safety professional seeking to support and strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations. Brings hands-on experience in coordination, training, and safety planning, along with a strong commitment to serving organizations and communities with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Fire Marshal / FLS Professional
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections for 450+ campus buildings to ensure compliance with NC Fire Code and NFPA standards
- Respond to fire, medical, hazardous materials, and campus emergency incidents
- Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, emergency response coordination, and operational readiness during emergencies and planned events
- Support emergency preparedness and incident coordination for large-scale campus events, including football games with 50,000+ attendees and campus events serving 40,000+ individuals
- Coordinate emergency evacuation drills, preparedness exercises, documentation, and after-action follow-up
- Develop and maintain emergency procedure materials, evacuation guidance, and preparedness resources for campus facilities
- Collaborate with campus departments, public safety agencies, and external partners on emergency planning and life safety initiatives
- Attend special event planning and safety meetings to support emergency action planning and risk mitigation efforts
- Deliver CPR/BLS instruction, emergency preparedness training, and public safety education for students, staff, and university police officers
- Manage fire and life safety outreach initiatives, preparedness messaging, and public education materials
- Review hot work permits, recreational fire permits, occupancy considerations, and fire watch activities for code compliance
- Conduct tent inspections, event monitoring, and operational safety assessments during campus events
- Assist with Area of Rescue planning, ADA accessibility considerations, and emergency egress coordination
- Participate in interagency coordination with NC State Police, Facilities, Housing, EH&S, Raleigh Fire, and NC DOI/OSFM
- Maintain emergency response documentation, incident reports, inspection records, and operational tracking systems
- Support development and revision of emergency procedures, standard operating guidelines, and campus life safety protocols
Fire Equipment Operator - Acting Officer
CARRBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Carrboro, NC
01.2014 - 07.2022
- Led emergency incident operations, enhancing tactical command decision-making
- Responded to fire, EMS, and rescue incidents.
- Conducted fire inspections and life safety evaluations, ensuring compliance and safety standards
- Mentored probationary firefighters and supported training development
- Supported emergency preparedness and community risk reduction programs
- Delivered bilingual public education programs, increasing community engagement in fire safety
- Collaborated with law enforcement, EMS, and regional partners
- Assisted in fire investigations and post-incident documentation
Bilingual Intake Coordinator / Victim Advocate Specialist
PATHWAYS TO CHANGE
Hillsborough, NC
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted intake assessments and provided crisis response support to ensure timely assistance for clients
- Coordinated with law enforcement and social service agencies
- Provided referrals and coordinated resources for clients to facilitate access to necessary services
- Maintained case documentation and tracking systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and support service delivery
Education
B.S. - Emergency & Disaster Management
Western Carolina University
05-2026
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
05-2026
Associate - General Studies
Guilford Technical Community College
05-2017
Skills
- Emergency management planning & preparedness initiatives
- NIMS/ICS, incident command, and EOC operations support
- Interagency coordination and emergency response
- Emergency documentation, reporting systems, and recordkeeping
- Hazardous materials awareness and response support
- Fire and life safety inspections & code compliance
- Training, drills, and exercises (operations level)
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency
- Community risk reduction and public safety outreach
Certification
- NC EMT-Basic
- AHA BLS CPR Instructor
- IFSAC Firefighter II
- HazMat Operations Level I
- Calling the Mayday - HOT Training (NC Breathing School)
- NC Emergency Vehicle Driver
- Traffic Incident Management
- IFSAC Driver Operator - Pumps and Aerials
- IFSAC Fire & Life Safety Educator III
- Leadership ll
- Law and Administration
- NC Fire Inspector Level I
- NC Fire Inspector Level l - Probationary
- Technical Rescuer (Vehicle Machinery Rescue)
- NIMS ICS 100/200/300/700/800
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
- Child Passenger Safety Technician
- CFI Trainer Certifications
- Health and Wellness NFPA 1001
- Safety and Survival NFPA 101
- FEMA 15-00005.a
Timeline
Deputy Fire Marshal / FLS Professional
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
07.2022 - Current
Bilingual Intake Coordinator / Victim Advocate Specialist
PATHWAYS TO CHANGE
03.2019 - 03.2020
Fire Equipment Operator - Acting Officer
CARRBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2014 - 07.2022
B.S. - Emergency & Disaster Management
Western Carolina University
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
Associate - General Studies
Guilford Technical Community College