Keith Guillory
Summary
Dedicated emergency first responder and leader with over 18 years of experience offering a combination of hands-on firefighting, education and team building skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Accomplished in implementation of process improvements, codes, best practices, and regulations with commitment to safety and efficiency. Expert in Fire Prevention/Education, Fire Investigation, Fire Inspection, Public Information and Law Enforcement. Practiced analyst, investigator, and problem solver within high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Information Officer
City Of Waco Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
- Oversee daily communications and emergency response
- Offer media organizations specific story ideas focused on key areas
- Write and authorize strategic press releases, interviewing talking points and media responses
- Produce and distribute internal and external communications.
- Manage crisis communications including emergency response strategies and implementation
Peace Officer
City Of Waco Fire Department
11.2017 - Current
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people, property and promoting good community relations
- Respond promptly to calls for protection of life, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls
- Record facts to prepare reports documenting incidents
- Monitor crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety
- Identify, pursue and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection
- Interview criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication
- Investigate crimes and accidents, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identify and preserve evidence
- Build excellent rapport and working relationships with the community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participate in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Assist in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Provide testimony in court proceedings
Deputy Fire Marshal Lieutenant
City Of Waco Fire Department
04.2016 - Current
- Review plans and inspect new commercial buildings to confirm compliance with municipal fire safety codes
- Teach structured fire prevention educational programs to promote public awareness of fire safety.
- Conduct building inspections for compliance with fire codes and regulations and performed follow-up inspections when needed.
- Attend training and refresher programs to update and maintain knowledge and skills.
- Operate personal computer, software and systems to develop and maintain records and reports of fire inspections.
- Maintain hard copy and computerized records of fire inspections and fire investigations and controlled access to records
- Perform routine fire inspections as inspector for fire department and enforce fire code as inspector for fire marshal office
- Observe fire drills and evacuation drills and recommend improvement to responsible parties
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with local, regional and federal law enforcement and fire agencies
- Conduct fire prevention and suppression operations
- Investigate countless fires or explosions to determine cause and origin, report results and testify in court when necessary.
Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Public Educator
City Of Waco Fire Department
06.2011 - Current
- Teach fire safety and educational programs to youth and adults in community as fire prevention measures
- Observe fire drills and evacuation drills and recommended improvement to responsible parties
- Assist schools, health care agencies and businesses develop and implement emergency evacuation plans
- Create fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for rescue efforts
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promote available resources and connect individuals with services
- Foster relationships with public to support community and promote fire department engagement
Fire Fighter
City Of Waco Fire Department
01.2006 - 11.2012
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2024
Associate of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2008
License - Firefighter Basic
Houston Community College Val Janke
Houston, TX03.2005
License - Emergency Medical Technician
Houston Community College Health Science
Houston, TX07.2004
Skills
- Fire Prevention
- Crisis Communications
- Critical Thinking
- Administration and Management
- Incident Commander
- Emergency Response
- Strategic Planning
- Public Relations
- Press Release Writing
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Public Education
- Budget Planning and Management
Timeline
Public Information Officer
City Of Waco Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
Peace Officer
City Of Waco Fire Department
11.2017 - Current
Deputy Fire Marshal Lieutenant
City Of Waco Fire Department
04.2016 - Current
Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Public Educator
City Of Waco Fire Department
06.2011 - Current
Fire Fighter
City Of Waco Fire Department
01.2006 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tarleton State University
Associate of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
License - Firefighter Basic
Houston Community College Val Janke
License - Emergency Medical Technician
Houston Community College Health Science
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