Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Larry Roark

Taylorsville,KY

Summary

Highly skilled in managing and improving programs covering building safety, code reviews and fire prevention. Proficient in successful approaches for overseeing fire department operations while providing expert emergency response and first aid, analyzing structure fires and testifying in court proceedings. Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical in approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Protection Specialist

Department Of Military Affairs
05.2010 - Current
  • Enhanced fire safety by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying potential hazards in various facilities.
  • Reduced risks of fire incidents through regular maintenance and testing of fire protection equipment such as alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.
  • Improved emergency response times by developing and implementing efficient firefighting strategies and tactics.
  • Enhanced team performance through consistent training, evaluations, and feedback on fire ground operations.
  • Conducted training sessions on fire safety practices for employees at multiple companies, increasing overall awareness and preparedness.

Assistant Chief of Prevention

United States Air Force National Guard
08.2008 - Current
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software tools.
  • Oversee a diverse team of professionals, fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting professional development.
  • Established performance metrics that allowed for continuous improvement within the department, driving increased efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, resulting in faster onboarding and increased productivity.
  • Successfully led change management initiatives, effectively managing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions in operations.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2014

Skills

  • Firefighting tactics
  • Incident command system
  • Fire risk assessment
  • Life safety analysis

Accomplishments

Air Force Comm MDL

Certification


Airport Firefighter

1358105

DD1358105

26-Ma -2009


Driver/Operator ARFF

1514628

DD1514628

05-Jan-2011


Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply

1514629

DD1514629

05-Jan-2011


Driver/Operator Pumper

1393923

DD1393923

13-May -2010


Department Health and Safety Officer

NFPA 1521 2015 Edition

2181768

DD2181768

02-Jul-2018


Department Incident Safety Officer

NFPA 1521 2015 Edition

2159749

DD2159749

28-Sep-2017


Fire Inspector I

1524025

DD1524025

09-Mar -2011


Inspector Il

1849317

DD1849317

30-Jun-2014


Instructor I

1518625

DD1518625

24-Mar-2011


Fire Instructor Il

2020518

DD2020518

26-Oct-2016


Officer I

1523716

DD1523716

02-May-2011


Officer Il

1524423

DD1524423

13-May-2011


Firefighter I and Il

1358104

DD1358104

26-May-2009

Hazardous Materials Technician

1506215

DD1506215

28-Sept-2010


HazMat Awareness and Operations

1358103

DD1358103

26-May-2009


Public Telecommunicator 1/11

1550869

DD1550869

01-Nov-2011

02


Rescue Technician

Rescue Technician - Confined Space

1747774

1746704

DD1746704

-Apr-2013

03-Dec-2012


Rescue Technician - Confined Space Rescue

1747774

DD1747774

02-Apr-2013


Rescue Technician - Rope Rescue 1/11

1747774

DD1747774

02-Apr-2013


Rescue Technician - Structural Collapse

1747774

DD1747774

02-Jun-2014


Rescue Technician - Trench Rescue 1/11

1747774

DD1747774

02-Jun-2014

Award

02-Sep-2016


Fire Officer Ill

Alabama Fire Colle e and

Personnel

2458238


Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

Alabama Fire College and

Personnel

2174774

181329

15-May-2015


Incident Command System 300

Federal Emergency Management

23-Apr-2012


Incident Command System 400

Federal Emergency Management

27-Apr-2012

Timeline

Fire Protection Specialist

Department Of Military Affairs
05.2010 - Current

Assistant Chief of Prevention

United States Air Force National Guard
08.2008 - Current

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
Larry Roark