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Baroda fire Department
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Kevin Burkhard

Stevensville,MI

Summary

I have been on Baroda fire department for 32Years and am looking to advance to the Fire Chief's position.. In the past I helped with repair on the trucks, help with training in years past , Cooked for many years for the 4th of July events, have attended many classes to better my skills and knowledge in the fire service. Last year I was given the new position of engineer.

I have completed over 30 State certified classes. Helped rewrite the fire departments by laws. I was a lieutenant , safety officer, and training officer years ago. Reliable employee seeking Fire Chief position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced Fireman, former officer and Engineer with over 32 years of experience in the fire service. Excellent reputation for resolving problems Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Fire Chief's position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of fire operations . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in fire service. Hardworking and passionate Fire Fighter and Engineer with strong organizational skills eager to position of Fire Chief position. Ready to help team achieve Fire department goals.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Marine Technician

BURKHARD'S MARINE Inc
03.2014 - Current
  • Scheduled weekly inventory pickups and deliveries with vendors
  • Restocked inventory ever month and reviewed cash operation data to verify proper replenishment
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
  • Processed 5 daily invoices and billed renewed invoices to clients
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions
  • Completed diagnosis and repairs of marine engines and drive transmissions
  • Assisted captain of ship in coordinating planning and logistics
  • Supported network connectivity for transmitting and communicating through video messages and voice messages
  • Operated and maintained computer systems and equipment
  • Updated and maintained work order records for accurate customer billing and budgeting
  • Installed all types navigation systems in large and small vessels
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Marine Mechanic

Pier 33
03.1988 - 06.2014
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
  • Hired and trained 10 of staff
  • Performed repair of all systems on Marine Craft

Auto Repair

Nye's Autotechs & Tires
02.1985 - 06.1988
  • Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
  • Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
  • Cleaned and removed grease on engines and engine compartments using specific chemicals
  • Diagnosed computer and electrical failure with appropriate testing equipment
  • Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
  • Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns
  • Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups
  • Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications

Welder

Custom Products
06.1983 - 12.1985
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding

Herdsman

Mill Pond Dairy
08.1982 - 11.1983

Farm Hand

Norm Zelmer
06.1980 - 06.1982

General Dairy farm hand

Education

State Certified Fire Classes - Fire Training

State Of Michigan

Associate of Science - Air frame and Power plant Tech

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Tulsa, OK
1980

High School Diploma -

Bridgman
Bridgman, MI
1977

Skills

  • Creative problem solver
  • Quick learner
  • Fire equipment knowledge
  • Honesty and fortitude
  • Problem solving
  • Operating heavy machinery
  • Technical services
  • Administration and management
  • Life and property protection
  • Incident safety
  • Personnel training
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Water and chemical streams
  • Fire suppression work
  • Verbal communication
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Ladder operation
  • Fire department procedures
  • Fire response team direction

Baroda fire Department

I have been with the Baroda Fire Department for 32 Years, In the past I have helped with many events; firemen's picnic, Public School events, Helped with our training , 4th of July cooking, Repaired trucks, Helped write our By laws, Attended may classes and training events. I have been a lieutenant, training officer, safety officer and currently the engineer. I have over the 32 years attended many multiple fire department trainings. I have participated in trainings at the DC cook plant. I attended over 12 months consecutive of the Berrien County Firemen Association as well as past training at Baroda fire department.

If chosen for this position look forward to working with the the Baroda Township officials who take pride in the Baroda fire Department and the community we serve.


Kevin Burkhard


Cell # 269-876-0229

Email Address sksb1258@msn.com

Timeline

Marine Technician

BURKHARD'S MARINE Inc
03.2014 - Current

Marine Mechanic

Pier 33
03.1988 - 06.2014

Auto Repair

Nye's Autotechs & Tires
02.1985 - 06.1988

Welder

Custom Products
06.1983 - 12.1985

Herdsman

Mill Pond Dairy
08.1982 - 11.1983

Farm Hand

Norm Zelmer
06.1980 - 06.1982

State Certified Fire Classes - Fire Training

State Of Michigan

Associate of Science - Air frame and Power plant Tech

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

High School Diploma -

Bridgman
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