KEVIN CHRISTIANSEN
CHARLOTTE,MI
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas. Experienced Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills, and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Chief
City Of Lansing Fire Department
Lansing, United States
10.1998 - Current
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Onboarded 100 % of new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Raised performance in areas of firefighting, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
- Trained, oversaw and corrected personnel fighting fires
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge
Sergeant Major
Michigan Army National Guard
Ypsilanti, MI
02.1989 - Current
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked medical supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Saved $20,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Interim Fire Chief
City Of Potterville
POTTERVILLE, MI
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Directed work of 20 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections, and performance evaluations.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
Education
Certification - Paramedic
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI11.2020
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
US Army Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss, TX06.2018
Certificate - Paramedic
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI07.2003
Certification - Fire Science
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Charlotte, MI10.2001
Certification - Fire Science
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Charlotte, MI03.1992
High School Diploma -
Potterville High School
Potterville, MI06.1983
Skills
- Emergency medical treatment
- Staff performance evaluation
- Budgeting
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire service
- Personnel management
- Firefighting operations
- Emergency Response
- Microsoft Office Software Proficiency
- Planning and Coordination
- Crew leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 direct staff members and 170 Fire members.
- Built an Active Violence Incident (AVI) response program.
- Built a Tactical Emergency Medicine Support (TEMS) Team.
- Supervised team of 28 direct staff members in the Force Health Protection section.
Timeline
Interim Fire Chief
City Of Potterville
05.2019 - 09.2019
Training Chief
City Of Lansing Fire Department
10.1998 - Current
Sergeant Major
Michigan Army National Guard
02.1989 - Current
Certification - Paramedic
Lansing Community College
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
US Army Sergeants Major Academy
Certificate - Paramedic
Lansing Community College
Certification - Fire Science
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Certification - Fire Science
Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
High School Diploma -
Potterville High School