Kevin Gill
Topeka,KS
Summary
Strategic Battalion Chief, with 20 plus years experience in the fire service, eager to apply a deep comprehension of Resource Management, Fire Ground Management and Team Building in a new Shift Commander position. Sound knowledge of firefighting techniques and equipment. An excellent team oriented problem-solver with quick decision-making skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Topeka Fire Department
04.2022 - Current
- Assist in coordinating shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Supervise and coordinate strategies and tactics used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Review fire reports and payroll entries of company officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct periodic written performance evaluations on company officers.
- Evaluate team performance and help implement strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Take on the duties of the Shift Commander when assigned in his/her absence.
- Help supervise the repair and maintenance of the department's self contained breathing apparatus.
- Coordinate training between Shawnee County Dispatch personnel and Topeka Fire Department personnel through ride-along and dispatch sit in sessions.
- Partner in the reorganization/editing of the Battalion Chief Book and the creation of the Blue Book for non management personnel.
- Help develop future leaders as one of ten cadre instructors in the department's Officer Development Program.
Intermitent Fire Dispatcher
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - Current
- Dispatch fire companies in the city and county to various emergencies and other calls for service.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
Captain
Topeka Fire Department
01.2019 - Current
- Lead a team in fighting fires and exercise considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compile and maintain a variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspicious fires, firefighter timesheets, and accident reports.
- Coordinate, schedule, and maintain team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Direct implementation of training drills.
- Conduct periodic firefighter written performance evaluations.
- Oversee proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Educate public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Lieutenant
Topeka Fire Department
12.2012 - 01.2019
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspicious fires, firefighter timesheets, and accident reports.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Directed implementation of training drills.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Apparatus Operator
Topeka Fire Department
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Drove the fire company to and from emergencies and calls for service safely.
- Pumped water and provided water supply for the extinguishment of fires.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Used sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment, including fire engine pumps.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Firefighter
Topeka Fire Department
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating smoke from buildings and using forcible entry tools.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a daily basis.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Firefighter
Manhattan Fire Department
03.1999 - 12.1999
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating smoke from buildings and using forcible entry tools.
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire stations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Volunteer Firefighter
Riley County Fire District 1
11.1993 - 12.1999
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating smoke from buildings and using forcible entry tools.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, and service vehicles to aid in fire and rescue operations.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Student Firefighter
Manhattan Fire Department
05.1994 - 12.1998
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating smoke from buildings and using forcible entry tools.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Worked in the dispatch office answering phones and dispatching fire companies to emergencies and calls for service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.1998
High School Diploma -
Manhattan High School
Manhattan, KS05.1994
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Emergency response procedures
- Firefighting operations
- Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Leadership
Certification
National Incident Management System Cert 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800
Blue Card Incident Commander Program
IFSAC Fire Instructor 1
IFSAC Fire Officer 1
Incident Safety Officer
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Topeka Fire Department
04.2022 - Current
Intermitent Fire Dispatcher
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - Current
Captain
Topeka Fire Department
01.2019 - Current
Lieutenant
Topeka Fire Department
12.2012 - 01.2019
Apparatus Operator
Topeka Fire Department
01.2005 - 12.2012
Firefighter
Topeka Fire Department
01.2000 - 01.2005
Firefighter
Manhattan Fire Department
03.1999 - 12.1999
Student Firefighter
Manhattan Fire Department
05.1994 - 12.1998
Volunteer Firefighter
Riley County Fire District 1
11.1993 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Kansas State University
High School Diploma -
Manhattan High School
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Manhattan Area Technical College
National Incident Management System Cert 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800
Blue Card Incident Commander Program
IFSAC Fire Instructor 1
IFSAC Fire Officer 1
Incident Safety Officer
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