Kyle Perkins
741 Columbine Village Dr. Woodland Park,CO
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in emergency response and law enforcement, notably with the Teller County Sheriff's Office. Excelled in hazardous materials handling and conflict de-escalation, demonstrating leadership in high-stakes situations. Proven track record in improving community safety and effectively managing critical incidents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Team Member
Teller County Sheriff's Office
Divide, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Conducted tactical operations in high-risk environments.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Provided security for special events.
- Utilized specialized equipment, such as night vision goggles, during operations.
- Engaged in physical training exercises to maintain peak fitness levels.
- Assisted in the apprehension of dangerous fugitives from justice.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
Deputy Sheriff
Teller County Sheriff's Office
Divide, CO
10.2022 - Current
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement certified.
- Intoxilizer - 9000 Instructor
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor certified.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Investigator
Ignis Forensics
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2019 - Current
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subject, neighbors, employers, family and friends and generated detailed reports documenting investigative findings.
- Visited sites for follow-up reviews to assess compliance with implemented corrective action plans in case of identified violations.
- Taught public education courses and programs on topics such as fire safety and prevention strategies.
- Inspected equipment such as grill hoods, ducts and exhaust fans to identify and remove hazards such as grease, lint and dust.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Operated photographic and video equipment to document evidence of crime scenes.
- Examined crime scenes to obtain evidence for investigations.
Firefighter
Schriever Air Force Base
Schriever A.F.B, CO
02.2019 - Current
- Serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.
- Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multi storied buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
- Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Firefighter Part Time
Manitou Springs Fire Department
Manitou Springs, CO
04.2017 - Current
- Under supervision of the Station Captain or Station Lieutenant, responds to fire alarms, hazardous materials, rescue, and other emergency calls to protect life and property; drives and operates fire engines, and similar fire and rescue vehicles; participates in fire prevention, station maintenance, and training activities; performs skilled technical work rendering first aid and performs emergency medical treatment.
- Responsible for instructing, directing, and overseeing the performance of wildland fire engine operations of other members of my crew on many initial attack responses.
- Operates and maintained specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations, accomplished emergency repairs as necessary and took aggressive control action using other means when apparatus could not be used safely and effectively. I have performed duties such as water handling specialist, fully qualified chain saw operator, or skill with equipment used in wildland urban interface/intermix situations.
- Worked three wildland seasons as a firefighter operating in many types of terrain and conditions.
- Multiple national and local fire assignments
Volunteer Fire Lieutenant/Engineer
City of Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs, CO
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
- Controlled emergency response planning, including overseeing research for development of building pre-plans and handling company building fire prevention inspections.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Documented information before, during and after incidents in order to model trends, generate reports and recommend updates.
- Remained calm and poised during high-priority incidents.
- Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Taught public education courses and programs on topics such as fire safety and prevention strategies.
- Administered first aid to individuals suffering from fire effects such as smoke inhalation or injured during incidents.
- Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
- Outlined necessary remediation plans to achieve desired compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations and standards.
Wildland Firefighter
US Fish And Wildlife Service
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.
- FAL A certified. Went on a prepositioned severity assignment to Durango on a type 2 IA handcrew as a squad boss trainee
- Went to the Cabin Lake fire in Buford CO. on a type 6 engine as an FFT1 trainee where I was able to call in type 1 helicopters for support on spot fires as well as identifying strategies and tactics for future operational periods.
- Detailed as a FFT2 with San Juan IHC on the Horse Fire in Pagosa Springs, CO.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
United States Marine Corps
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Turret operator on a P-19 crash fire rescue apparatus where my duties and responsibilities were to make sure my personal protective equipment was ready for each duty day.
- Handline operator were in charge of 1- 4 other firefighters. Main duties were to make sure all hoses and extinguishing equipment were ready and operational for each duty day as well as setting up hose lays such as progressive lays if needed.
- Driver/ operator. Duties included were to make sure everything associated with our firefighting apparatus was operational and ready for firefighting operations. In charge of my crews safety to and from incidents.
- Rescue Tech in charge of rescuing occupants in a structure environment or extricating pilots from aircraft crashes to disarming ordinance and being in charge of hazmat incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL03-2025
Firefighter Academy -
Louis F Garland Fire Academy
San Angelo, TX03.2013
Certified - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2012
High School Diploma -
Manitou Springs High School
Manitou Springs, CO05.2012
Skills
- Public education
- Staff development and leadership
- EMS expertise
- Incident safety
- Emergency management
- Time and resource allocation
- Community education
- Administration and management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Report preparation
- Emergency Response
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Weapons safety
- Search and seizure procedures
- Traffic laws
- Defensive tactics training
- Drug enforcement
- Investigative skills
- Patience and empathy
- Crime scene processing
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- NREMT - IV
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Hazmat Technician
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Incident Safety Officer
- Colorado P.O.S.T
- ARDIE
- SFST Instructor
- I-9000 instructor
- Smith and wesson AR-15 Armorer
Awards
- Global war on Terrorism Service Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Letter of Appreciation x3
- Gift of Life Award x2
- Air Force Civilian Achievement Award Medal
Education and Training
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References
Dianna Taylor, Fire Investigator for Ignis Forensics
(303) 907-0049, dtaylor@deadmentalk.com
Jay Teague, Fire Chief for Four Mile Fire Protection District
(325) 650-8460, 4MileChief@gmail.com
Josh Maul, Deputy Chief for Manitou Springs Fire Department
(719) 649-7055, jmaul@manitouspringsco.gov
Timeline
Emergency Response Team Member
Teller County Sheriff's Office
09.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Teller County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
Investigator
Ignis Forensics
11.2019 - Current
Firefighter
Schriever Air Force Base
02.2019 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
US Fish And Wildlife Service
04.2018 - 12.2018
Firefighter Part Time
Manitou Springs Fire Department
04.2017 - Current
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 12.2016
Volunteer Fire Lieutenant/Engineer
City of Manitou Springs
05.2012 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Firefighter Academy -
Louis F Garland Fire Academy
Certified - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Pikes Peak Community College
High School Diploma -
Manitou Springs High School
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