Kenneth J. Klouda
Etna,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic program director with a strong track record in public safety and emergency management. Proven expertise in grant administration and project coordination, successfully enhancing safety initiatives and compliance through strategic emergency response protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Projects Coordinator
Division of State Fire Marshal
Reynoldsburg, USA
02.2023 - 09.2026
- Coordinated special projects to improve safety initiatives across state DSFM operations.
- Coordinated emergency management activities to strengthen SFM infrastructure and improve organizational readiness.
- Administered grant programs for DSFM, achieving compliance with funding requirements and enhancing program integrity.
- Managed communication with agencies to facilitate timely grant funding disbursement and streamline document submission.
- Acted as liaison to provide technical advice for improving grant program decision-making.
- Developed and implemented internal emergency response protocols for continuity of operations.
- Represented DSFM at conferences, meetings, and seminars while liaising with relevant organizations.
- Acted as ESF-4 representative to Ohio EMA and State EOC.
Bureau Chief
Division of State Fire Marshal
Reynoldsburg, USA
11.2016 - 02.2023
- Coordinated public fire safety education programs for the Division of State Fire Marshal, enhancing community awareness.
- Supervised bureau supervisors and office staff, streamlining operations for improved service delivery.
- Analyzed strategic plans, regulations, and SOPs to identify and implement enhancements.
- Represented bureau at conferences, meetings, and seminars as a liaison with related organizations.
Assistant Chief
Division Of State Fire Marshal
Reynoldsburg, USA
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Supervised and evaluated performance of fire safety educators statewide.
- Represented bureau at conferences and seminars, liaising with related organizations.
- Served as Ohio Fire Incident Reporting System administrator under supervision of Chief of Fire Prevention Bureau.
- Managed National Fire Incident Reporting System's Ohio program operations.
- Provided training on incident reporting preparation and submission to state fire marshal staff and fire departments.
Fire Training Officer 2
Ohio Fire Academy
Reynoldsburg, USA
12.2010 - 11.2013
- Instructed, coordinated, and evaluated code enforcement classes for sprinklers and fireworks at Ohio Fire Academy.
- Developed new training programs while revising existing classes to comply with national standards.
- Delivered presentations to specialized audiences to enhance understanding of training content.
Education
Fire Officer 4 -
Ohio Fire Academy
Reynoldsburg, OH10-2020
Fire and Life Safety Educator II -
Ohio Fire Academy
Reynoldsburg, OH01-2014
Fire Inspector II Certification -
Ohio Fire Academy
Reynoldsburg, OH10-2011
Fire Service Instructor -
Cuyahoga Community College
Highland Hills, OH05-2010
Bachelor of Science Degree - Emergency Management
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2008
Associates Degree - Fire Protection Technology
The University of Akron
Akron, OH12-2007
Fire Fighter I & II Certification -
Ohio Fire Academy
Reynoldsburg, OH07-2004
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic
Cuyahoga Community College
Highland Hills, OH08-2002
Skills
- Project coordination and management
- Grant administration and writing
- Compliance assurance
- Emergency management
- Emergency response planning
- Technical advising
- Public safety education
- Strategic planning
- Initiative implementation
- Problem solving
- Multitasking abilities
- Effective communication
Certification
- Paramedic, State of Ohio
- Level II Firefighter, State of Ohio
- Fire Safety Inspector, State of Ohio
- Fire Instructor, State of Ohio
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- ACLS and Healthcare Provider
Independent Study
FEMA: Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program, National Incident Management System, Level 300, 06/01/11, National Incident Management System, Level 400, 06/01/11, National Incident Management System, Level 800, 10/01/06, Professional Development Series, 11/01/05, National Incident Management System, Level 700, 09/01/05, National Incident Management System, Level 100, 09/01/05, National Incident Management System, Level 200, 10/01/08
Timeline
Special Projects Coordinator
Division of State Fire Marshal
02.2023 - 09.2026
Bureau Chief
Division of State Fire Marshal
11.2016 - 02.2023
Assistant Chief
Division Of State Fire Marshal
11.2013 - 11.2016
Fire Training Officer 2
Ohio Fire Academy
12.2010 - 11.2013
Fire Officer 4 -
Ohio Fire Academy
Fire and Life Safety Educator II -
Ohio Fire Academy
Fire Inspector II Certification -
Ohio Fire Academy
Fire Service Instructor -
Cuyahoga Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Emergency Management
The University of Akron
Associates Degree - Fire Protection Technology
The University of Akron
Fire Fighter I & II Certification -
Ohio Fire Academy
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic
Cuyahoga Community College