Summary
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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, MI
11.2020

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

US Army Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2018

Certificate - Paramedic

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
07.2003

Certification - Fire Science

Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Charlotte, MI
10.2001

Certification - Fire Science

Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Charlotte, MI
03.1992

High School Diploma -

Potterville High School
Potterville, MI
06.1983

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
KEVIN CHRISTIANSEN