Kenneth V. Parker Jr.
Katy,Texas
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with over 20 years of leadership in fire and EMS service operations, logistics, and apparatus procurement, including direct experience spec’ing a Frazer medic unit. Seeking to leverage technical expertise, process management skills, and customer-focused communication to contribute as a Technical Sales Specialist at Frazer, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief
City of Katy Fire Department
Katy, Texas
03.2014 - Current
- Directed operations, personnel, and activities for fire protection, prevention, inspection, and emergency services.
- Implemented goals, objectives, regulations, and SOPs, addressing resource needs and resolving citizen inquiries.
- Managed emergency activities, ensuring staff training and certification for life-saving decisions.
- Maintained and repaired equipment per DSHS regulations.
- Member of the Emergency Operations Center for the City of Katy.
- Performed accident and injury investigations.
- Managed apparatus committees while detailing specifications for new apparatus and equipment.
Assistant Chief-Operations
City of Katy Fire Department
Katy, Texas
- Led day-to-day operations, developed and implemented policies, and addressed citizen concerns.
- Performed accident and injury investigations.
Battalion Chief
City of Katy Fire Department
Katy, Texas
- Supervised and commanded emergency activities, staff training, equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety standards.
Captain
City of Katy Fire Department
Katy, Texas
- Conducted fire suppression, medical care, hazardous materials abatement, and emergency operations.
District Chief
Cy-Fair Fire Department
Houston, Texas
04.1998 - 09.2018
- Provided fire suppression, technical rescue, and EMS first response.
- Supervised emergency scenes, daily operational checks, and public relations events.
- Managed daytime operations and supervised 94 paid firefighters and supervisors.
Paramedic / Engineer Operator
Village Fire Department
Houston, Texas
10.2004 - 03.2014
- Provided fire suppression and EMS care, supervised new hires, and conducted fire prevention tours.
Hoseman
Port of Houston Fire Department
Houston, Texas
01.2004 - 10.2004
- Served on Fireboat Tellepsen, providing fire suppression, technical rescue, EMS, and hazardous materials response.
Evidence Technician
Rimkus Consulting Group
Houston, Texas
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Oversaw the evidence warehouse where I inventoried and tracked evidence involved in investigations.
- Maintained a database and ensured chain of custody forms were properly filled out.
- Operated forklift moving evidence around the warehouse.
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
DXP Industries
Houston, Texas
06.1996 - 08.2001
- Worked in the warehouse filling orders and shipping orders to customers.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic -
TEEX Paramedic Program
College Station, TX01.2013
Emergency Medical Technician -
Tomball Community College
Tomball, TX01.2001
Certificate of Technology - Fire Science
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX01.1999
Skills
Leadership & Team Management
- Operations & Policy Implementation
- Emergency Response & Incident Command
- Community & Public Relations
- Equipment Maintenance & Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Problem solver
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Master Firefighter
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
- Driver Operator-Pumper
- Incident Commander
- Marine Firefighter
- Fire Investigator
- Fire Service Instructor II
- Fire Officer IV
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Paramedic
- NIMS IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Incident Safety Officer (NFA)
- Various Hazardous Materials Technician Specialties
- Numerous National Fire Academy Certifications
Accomplishments
- Secured SAFER Grant for manpower
- Supervised MUD district merger for fire protection
- Oversaw construction of new fire station and achieved ISO 1 rating
- Standardized new apparatus design and implemented new fire and EMS equipment
- Developed a Computer Aided Dispatch System for Katy Fire
- Introduced new technology for streamlined responses, improving safety for residents and crews
Timeline
Fire Chief
City of Katy Fire Department
03.2014 - Current
Paramedic / Engineer Operator
Village Fire Department
10.2004 - 03.2014
Hoseman
Port of Houston Fire Department
01.2004 - 10.2004
Evidence Technician
Rimkus Consulting Group
08.2002 - 07.2004
District Chief
Cy-Fair Fire Department
04.1998 - 09.2018
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
DXP Industries
06.1996 - 08.2001
Assistant Chief-Operations
City of Katy Fire Department
Battalion Chief
City of Katy Fire Department
Captain
City of Katy Fire Department
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic -
TEEX Paramedic Program
Emergency Medical Technician -
Tomball Community College
Certificate of Technology - Fire Science
San Jacinto Community College