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Larry Few

Fire Chief
Fayetteville, GA,GA

Summary

Executive Profile 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. Seasoned Firefighter with 38 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Committed to building and leading efforts of talented teams of up to 350 first responders. Skilled in enforcing municipal fire codes via inspections, covering testing of alarm and protection systems 350 Seasoned Firefighter with 38 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Committed to building and leading efforts of talented teams of up to 350 first responders. Skilled in enforcing municipal fire codes via inspections, covering testing of alarm and protection systems.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Chief

City Of South Fulton Fire Department
03.2017 - 04.2019
  • Of the Office of the, Operations, Special Operations, Fire Administration, Support Services and Community Risk Reduction/Fire Prevention having served as a Chief Officer in each area
  • I have served as the Deputy Fire Chief in all areas of fire management and have been successful at each level of Management/Administration
  • As Fire Chief I was responsible for the preparation and administration of the Fulton County Fire Rescue Department’s seventeen million dollar ($17million) budget, personnel administration, the procurement of fire apparatus and the construction of Fire Stations
  • As Fire Chief, I am recognized for my ability as an Executive Manager that promotes team-work with the ability to effectively plan, organize and implement activities in order to establish a cooperative and results oriented environment

Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.

  • Directed work of 130 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Coordinated fire control and prevention operations.

Fire Chief

Fulton County Fire Rescue Depart,emt
08.2006 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Directed work of 350 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.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.

Fire Marshal

Fulton County Fire Rescue Department
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Directed work of 3 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.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
  • Coordinated fire control and prevention operations.

Firefighter

City Of College Park
01.1981 - 01.2000
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.

Education

MBA - Business

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2024

No Degree - Industrial Management

Georgia Insitute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
08.1974

Associate of Science - Fire Science

DeKalb Community College
Decatur, GA
05.1990

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Shorter University
Rome, GA
08.1996

Skills

  • Fire Protection
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Regulatory Enforcement
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Firefighting Operations
  • Prevention Programs
  • Educational Programs
  • Code Enforcement
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Hazard Mitigation
  • Emergency Team Collaboration

Timeline

Fire Chief

City Of South Fulton Fire Department
03.2017 - 04.2019

Fire Chief

Fulton County Fire Rescue Depart,emt
08.2006 - 04.2017

Fire Marshal

Fulton County Fire Rescue Department
01.2000 - 01.2006

Firefighter

City Of College Park
01.1981 - 01.2000

MBA - Business

University of Phoenix

No Degree - Industrial Management

Georgia Insitute of Technology

Associate of Science - Fire Science

DeKalb Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Shorter University
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