Kenneth Gehl
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Accomplished Fire Lieutenant and Training Chief with a proven track record in enhancing firefighter safety and training effectiveness. Leveraged skills in incident command and problem-solving to improve operational outcomes for the Town of Plymouth and Rhode Island Air National Guard. Expert in fire prevention and fostering teamwork, consistently achieving goals through strategic leadership and innovative training programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Town of Plymouth
09.2014 - Current
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Quonset ANG Training Chief
Rhode Island Air National Guard
08.2014 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments of training effectiveness, implementing necessary adjustments to meet evolving organizational needs.
- Established clear expectations for trainees, leading to enhanced accountability and goal achievement.
- Facilitated open communication among trainees by promoting active listening and constructive dialogue during group sessions.
- Evaluated employee progress and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement in skill development.
- Oversaw the coordination of schedules, resources, and personnel for seamless training event execution.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MAAssociate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Fire prevention
- Firefighter safety
- Technical rescue
- Incident command
- Emergency medical treatment
- Standard operating procedures
- Public education
- First response services
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Pump Operator Certificate – Various firefighting training institutes or community colleges.
- Wildland Firefighter Type 1 Certification - National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
- High Angle Rescue Technician – State or local government emergency services department.
- Fire Inspector I & II Certifications – NFPA or similar accrediting organization.
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Certification – Federal Aviation Administration approved program.
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II Certifications - State or local government emergency services department.
- Confined Space Rescue Technician Certification - Technical Rescue Association.
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II – APCO International.
- Structural Collapse Operations Level I & II Certifications - State or local government emergency services department.
- Trench Rescue Technician – State, local, or private training organizations specializing in technical rescue.
- Fire Instructor I & II Certifications – NFPA or Pro Board accredited certifying body.
- Fire Officer I, II, & III Certifications – NFPA or similar accrediting organization.
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Town of Plymouth
09.2014 - Current
Quonset ANG Training Chief
Rhode Island Air National Guard
08.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cape Cod Community College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
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