Kevin Kleinworth
8495 Eagle View RD. Helena,MT
Summary
Diligent Safety Manager with a robust background in emergency management, specializing in the development and execution of critical response initiatives that prioritize public and employee safety. Proven expertise in effective crisis resolution, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic planning abilities in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering a culture of safety through proactive measures and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Recognized for navigating complex challenges while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Manager (Safety)
WSP America
07.2023 - Current
- As needed and On-Call Immediate response to natural and man-made disasters as they occur anywhere in the country or abroad. Ensures safety requirements are achieved and exceeded during the grid teams reestablishing of power to the grid during and after disaster events. Stay current on safety requirement certification and re-certification. Attend meetings, trainings and response strategies.
Safety & Logistics Chief
CDR Maguire
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Emergency appointment to respond to, and assist with, incident management serving as the incident Logistics Chief and Safety Officer. Managing logistics & safety hazards associated with the 2020 wildfire season across the state of Oregon. (1 year appointment).
Training, Safety Manager/Coordinator
Unitech Composites INC.
08.2017 - 2020
- Performs the following tasks:
- OSHA 30 & Certified CPR/AED, First-aid, Bloodborne Pathogen, Trainer
- Evaluate organization and individual training needs per job requirements, company quality objectives, manufacturing standards, and plans, customer specifications, and federal/state/local environmental, safety, and export regulations.
- Analyze and identify job tasks/subtasks for various employees assigned duties.
- Responsible for the implementation of the emergency action plan.
- Responsible for the recruitment and training of the company ERT.
- Identifies hazards and recommends mitigation of those hazards.
- Stays updated on OSHA regulations and attends workshops and Safety training.
- Ensures the company is disposing of Hazardous materials in accordance with State, Federal and Local laws & provides an annual Hazardous Waste report to the State.
- Provides the following safety training: Hazcom, First-Aid & CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Extinguishers, Lock-out Tag-out, Body Mechanics, Fall Protection, Workplace Violence/Workplace Shooter, Forklift Training, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fire Prevention, Work Place Ethic’s and Sexual Harassment, Machine Guarding, Daily, weekly, and monthly safety-related subjects.
- Conducts investigations for near misses and injuries in the workplace.
- Conducts Fit-Testing for employees requiring the use of half-mask and full-face-respirators.
- Maintains all training records company-wide.
- Conducts new hire training for all incoming new employees.
- Develop and assign formal and informal On-the-Job training requirements.
- Determine and assign job certification and recertification processes.
- Develop and implement training aids, presentations, materials, and plans.
- Conduct training and orientation sessions in the classroom, group, and one-on-one environments.
- Create, update, and evaluate written and practical exams and processes for job qualifications.
- Partner with management team to evaluate training effectiveness using trainee/supervisor feedback, surveys, and quality metrics.
- Adapt and promote best in class practices, foster collaboration across the company ensures smooth implementations of solutions and build the overall capability of the organization.
- Participate in developing goals, objectives, and systems.
- Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of department and services performed.
- Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Wildfire Suppression Resources VIPER NGO
Kleinworth & Co. Enterprises
04.2015 - Current
- Performs the following tasks:
- Company owner esponsible for the day-to-day business operations staying current with federal requirement e.g., Safety Plan, VIPER contract, DOT compliance, Insurance, work comp, payroll.
- Responsible for providing fire suppression equipment and personnel for wildfire response.
- Recruiting hiring and testing of qualified wildland firefighters to serve as crew members for wildland fire suppression equipment/resources.
- Operates within the company’s interest’s while maintaining resources and contract negotiations. Setting the pay rate in compliance with the national structure, for new and returning employees.
- Ensuring apparatus is equipped with the tools and materials needed to support a fire response for a 14-day commitment. Additionally, we maintain the resources for the probability of extension for additional 14-day assignments responding to wildfire incidents as dispatched anywhere within region 1 & 6, (Washington State and Oregon, Idaho & Montana) for the entire fire season, (April thru November). Ensures that the equipment and personnel are prepared for inspection of qualifications and equipment viability. Preparation for personnel and equipment to be self-sufficient for 24 to 48 hours for initial attack.
State Fire Operations Manager
WA Department of Natural Resources
09.2015 - 2017
- Performs the following tasks:
- Reports to the Assistant Division Manager for Fire Control and Aviation and works under the guidance of federal and state regulations, DNR policies and applicable union agreements.
- Provides leadership and oversight to the department’s emergency preparedness and response program including fire operations. Safe and effective operations are directly impacted by the success of the Fire Emergency Operations Manager.
- Coordinates with others reporting to the other Assistant Division Managers (business management, fire prevention, camps, and community assistance; forest health) to ensure effective and efficient delivery of an integrated emergency preparedness and response program.
- Responsible for leading and supervising the following programs: emergency preparedness and response, fire operations, resources allocation, and the dispatch/coordination system.
- Responsible for determining priorities and tasks within the broad guidelines provided by the ADM of fire control and aviation.
- Keeps executive staff updated on incidents as they occur as well as activities, progress, and work products.
- Management of the WA State dispatch center in Olympia.
- Responsible for all state fire apparatus, Tracking, New build designs, retirement, staging and assigning units to the different geographical locations.
- Responsible for the main cache and the supply levels of equipment.
- Analysis of pending bills set to be introduced by state legislators concerning fire operations in the State of Washington.
Chief Administrator
District Fire Chief
11.2012 - 2015
- Performs the following tasks:
- Chief Administrator for the day-to-day operations and functions of the Timberlake Fire Protection District.
- Responds to and serves as the Incident Commander for Fire/ Rescue and EMS calls for service.
- Duty Officer for response 24/7 - 365 with agency issued command vehicle.
- Provides fire & EMS service to a recreational, residential & urban area of 100 square miles with attractions such as a theme park, area lakes & numerous camping, hiking & snowmobile trails.
- Provides fire & EMS service to the aquatic research facility, major highway corridor & railways with approximate train traffic of 60 trains per day.
- Preparation & expansion of fire & EMS service for 1 million+ visitors to the district during the summer months.
- Prepares and maintains the district’s annual budget of 1.1 to 1.4 mil dollars with a yearly 10 to 20% carry-over to fund the reserve account for capital facilities and capital equipment of approximately 800,000 dollars.
- Meet & discuss the annual budget with the Fire Board during budget workshops, review & refine the drafts to enable the ultimate provision of a final budget to the Board for their approval at a budget hearing.
- Coordinate with neighboring fire districts & departments helping develop intergovernmental agreements, mutual aid plans, county EMS & hazardous materials plan.
- Procurement of materials, supplies & equipment & the repair & maintenance of the same.
- Provides a monthly report to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
- Approves building permits after inspections on commercial and residential properties.
- Provides community outreach for fire prevention, CPR, and, first aid training at area schools and events.
- Final approval on purchases for fire equipment, personal protective equipment, and station maintenance.
- Provides in-depth and ongoing fire, Haz-Mat, EMS, and wildland training to the career & volunteer firefighters.
- Works as a public ambassador for the district, speaking to the media and at public meetings and events.
- Attends area Chief’s meetings monthly while enhancing relationships with other county Fire Chiefs.
- Responds to media requests for information and or interviews.
- Direct the development & improvement of District procedures, policies & SOGs.
- Ensures the District is properly staffed according to the established policy & the approved budget.
- Establish & maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, teamwork & quality performance.
- Responsible for overseeing disciplinary action & recommending promotions, demotions, suspensions &/or dismissals of district line personnel.
- Maintains an active list of qualified individuals for future positions as career firefighters and makes recommendations for hire to the fire board.
- Responsible for assigning personnel to particular assignments & assign work to the administrative assistant/board secretary.
- Meet with volunteers monthly; meet with shift officers & administrative assistants daily; meet with all officers monthly.
- Recommend to the Board of Fire Commissioners changes in equipment & purchase of new apparatus.
- Study firefighting/ EMS trends & direct planning & training to meet new trends.
- Attend meetings, seminars & conferences.
- Works in conjunction with the State Fire Marshall’s office & law enforcement in the investigation of suspicious fires so as to determine the cause of its origin when possible & in cases of suspected arson.
- Actively participate in fire service organizations locally & at the state & national levels.
- Responsible for development & implementing a proactive volunteer firefighter program.
- Facilitate collective bargaining between the local chapter of the IAFF and the board of fire commissioners.
Logistics Chief/ Deputy Fire Chief
Nye County Emergency Services
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Performs the following tasks:
- Assists the Fire Chief with training and support to 9 volunteer fire departments over an 18,600 sq. mile area.
- Works with the Emergency Manager & County Fire Chief with grant writing, budget development, purchasing & tracking.
- Appointed as the South Eastern Nevada Representative for the Homeland Security Working Group.
- Implements the County-wide Disaster Preparedness Public Education Program through instruction and outreach.
- Implements the County-wide Emergency Shelter/ Evacuation Center Program.
- Design, develop, and deliver an emergency county-wide point of distribution (POD) for community inoculation for flu and H1N1.
- Attends the County’s LEPC- (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meetings as a voting/ committee member.
- Serves as Vice Chair for Nye County Safety Committee
- Implemented trained and equipped several community CERT teams for our volunteer regions.
- Coordinate Fire, EMS, HAZMAT & disaster drills with neighboring agencies.
- Ensures that our agency is NIMS compliant.
- Updates State database Web-EOC pertaining to Nye County incidents, personnel & equipment.
- Works with local media as the agency PIO.
- Provides emergency response & mutual aid to 27 Agencies County-wide.
- Responds as a Duty Officer 24 hours/day to Emergencies with an agency-issued vehicle.
- Assists the County training officer with coordination & training of structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, EMS, rescue & HAZMAT- to all Nye County fire personnel with Nationally Standardized performance benchmarks.
- Implements & controls the Nye County Africanized Honey Bee Abatement & Emergency Response Program.
- Implement & control the Nye County Mosquito and Abatement Program as well as community outreach and information regarding mosquitos & West Nile Virus.
- Works as a Third-Party Certifier in coordination with the Department of Motor Vehicles providing Fire apparatus drivers training and operations, certifying drivers with a Class B/ F endorsement.
- Responds as a strike team leader/ task force leader to wildland Incidents.
- Responsible for the County Emergency Services warehouse facility/ logistics. Ordering, shipping, receiving & tracking inventory. Provide care and maintenance for Fire, HAZMAT & EMS apparatus. Storage and maintenance of the County’s Disaster Preparedness supplies, i.e.: generators, cots, sleeping bags, food, water, etc.
- Performs routine fire inspections.
Fire Captain
State Wildland Fire Captain
02.2005 - 2007
- Performs the following tasks:
- Supervised 12 inmate firefighters while conducting fire suppression activity, line construction & mop up.
- Provides training in wildland firefighting to inmate firefighters, as well as volunteer and career staff.
- Proficient as a strike team task force leader, division supervisor, and single resource engine boss, with the ability to take control of a division, engine crew, hand crew, or squad.
- Responds to fires in the wildland utilizing a type 1 engine or 3,6, brush engine, pumps, saws, drip torch, hand tools, and hose lines.
- Ability to suppress wildland fires in and out of the urban interface within several different types of topography and weather patterns.
- Ability to respond to wildland fires as initial attack providing size-up, ordering resources, and directing resources to mitigate and prevent fire spread.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Science NWCG NFPA OSHA
University of Nevada, Truckee Meadows College
Reno, NVSkills
- Incident command
- Safety Management
- Firefighting
- HAZ-MAT
- First Aid/CPR
- Public safety
- First aid training
- Emergency communications
- Emergency planning
- Hazard mitigation
- Crisis management
- Evacuation procedures
- Disaster response
- Interagency collaboration
- Contingency planning
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Risk assessment
- Public speaking
Certification
- OSHA 30
- FEMA Incident Safety Officer National Fire Academy
- NWCG S-404 Safety Officer
- First-Aid CPR/AED HSI
- IS-815 FEMA Temporary Power (safety)
- EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Clicksafety.com
- Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Joint Knowledge
- Administrative Investigations & Discipline Public Agency Training Council
- IS-00700 National Incident Management System Emergency Management Institute- FEMA
- IS-00800.A – National Response Plan (NRP) Emergency Management Institute- FEMA
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 US Department of Homeland Security (NIMS)
- IS-00200 ICS for Single Resources & Initial Emergency Management Institute- FEMA Action Incidents
- ICS G191: Emergency Operations Center Interface NLVPD-LVMPD Unified Command of Training
- NFPA Fire Officer II Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Office
- NFPA Fire Officer I National Fire Academy- State of Nevada
- NFPA Firefighter I & II Central Lyon County Fire, Dayton, NV
- NFPA Fire Service Instructor I Central Lyon County Fire, Dayton, NV
- NWCG M-410 Facilitative Instructor Treasure Valley Community College
- NWCG S339- Division/ Group Supervisor (Trainee) IAFC Nevada Reno
- NWCG S330- Task Force/ Strike Team Leader (Trainee) IAFC Nevada Reno
- NWCG S260-Incident Business Management State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- NWCG S230-Single Resource Crew Boss State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- NWCG S215 Urban Interface University of Nevada Reno
- NWCG Crew Boss I & II State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- NWCG Wildland Firefighter I & II State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- NWCG Engine Boss/ Squad Leader Central Lyon County Fire, Dayton, NV
- NWCG S290- Intermediate Fire Behavior State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- NWCG S270- Basic Air Operations State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- Hazardous Materials Technician Level University of Nevada Reno, Carlin, NV
- Hazardous Materials Decon. Level Central Lyon County Fire, Dayton, NV
- Hazardous Materials Operation Level Central Lyon County Fire, Dayton, NV
- Industrial Firefighter I & II University of Nevada Reno, Carlin, NV
- EMT- Intermediate cert # 18991 State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- EMT- Basic # 34168 State of Idaho, Hayden Idaho, ID
- CPR Professional Certification Truckee Meadows CC, Reno, NV
- Ambulance Attendant License #3990-E State of Nevada, Carson City, NV
- Flammable-Liquid Fire Fighting Techniques University of Nevada Reno, Carlin, NV For Municipal & Rural Firefighters
- Strategy and Tactics for the Company Officer Storey County Fire, Virginia City, NV
- Managing Company Tactics and Operations Storey County Fire, Virginia City, NV
- Preparing for Initial Company Operations National Fire Academy- FEMA
- Training Operations for Small Departments National Fire Academy- FEMA
- Fire Prevention for First Responders University of Nevada Reno, Carlin, NV & Small Departments
- Responding to Terrorist Incidents in your Community University of Nevada Reno, Carlin, NV
- HM-232/IATA Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV
- Bomb Threat Management Counter Threat Consulting, Inc.
- Explosives, Components & IED Recognition Counter Threat Consulting, Inc.
- Basic Search & Evacuation Procedures Counter Threat Consulting, Inc.
- IST Inmate Training Nevada Division of Forestry
- Information Security Awareness Department of Information Technology
- Third Party DMV Certifier Department of Motor Vehicles, NV
- STAR Motorcycle Safety Instructor
- Public Hostility Management South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Administrative Discipline for the Fire Service Boise Fire Department
- International Association of Fire Investigators, Investigating; motor vehicle fires, wildfires, fire & explosion. ethics & social media, ethical duties beyond the fire service, ethics and the fire investigator, evidence preservation, scene safety, first responder’s impact to the fire investigation, investigating fatal fires.
Timeline
Emergency Manager (Safety)
WSP America
07.2023 - Current
Safety & Logistics Chief
CDR Maguire
09.2020 - 06.2021
Training, Safety Manager/Coordinator
Unitech Composites INC.
08.2017 - 2020
State Fire Operations Manager
WA Department of Natural Resources
09.2015 - 2017
Wildfire Suppression Resources VIPER NGO
Kleinworth & Co. Enterprises
04.2015 - Current
Chief Administrator
District Fire Chief
11.2012 - 2015
Logistics Chief/ Deputy Fire Chief
Nye County Emergency Services
09.2007 - 10.2012
Fire Captain
State Wildland Fire Captain
02.2005 - 2007
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Science NWCG NFPA OSHA
University of Nevada, Truckee Meadows College
Personal Achievements
- Awarded Valor Pin for service and bravery during Cedar Fire San Diego County, CA 2003
- Governor’s Award for Public Service for Selfless Acts of Valor & Bravery during the Waterfall Fire, Carson City, NV 2004 -Gov. Kenny Guinn
- Lt. Governor’s Award for Acts of Heroism in our Community- 2005 Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt
- Senatorial Congratulations for Professional Hero of the Year Award- 2005 Senator John Ensign
- The American Red Cross Professional Hero of the Year Award- 2005
- Designed & orchestrated the construction of a state of the art, multi-purpose training facility in Pahrump, NV- 2011
- Developed & managed successful, revenue-generating wildfire nationwide response team 2011-2013., Procured, designed, and delivered, a new state of the art 2,000-gal international water tender for service.