Laurie Gurley
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated Battalion Chief in protection and prevention, with a background in training and leading emergency response teams and coordinating fire safety protocols. Skilled in crisis management, strategic planning, budget management, team leadership, maintaining training records, developing improvement strategies, and ensuring rapid and effective emergency response. Developed comprehensive training programs for firefighting personnel, significantly improving operational readiness and safety outcomes with consideration of budget restraints. Enhanced community engagement through proactive fire prevention initiatives, reducing incident rates and fostering public safety awareness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Fire Battalion Chief
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2006 - 04.2013
- Conducted training drills for firefighters on proper use of firefighting equipment and techniques.
- Reviewed records pertaining to personnel performance, incident reports, maintenance logs., for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Maintained recordkeeping and reporting system for alarm responses, fire and casualty reports and personnel actions.
Regional Fire & EMS Training Chief
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Developed training programs and materials to meet the needs of employees in various departments.
- Conducted regular assessments to determine effectiveness of existing training methods and suggest improvements as needed.
- Assisted in developing job-specific training materials based on job descriptions, skill requirements, and industry standards.
- Organized trainings for new hires and current staff members in order to ensure that all personnel are up-to-date on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee trainings completed.
- Monitored budgets allocated for employee development initiatives within each department.
- Ensured that all required documentation is prepared properly prior to launch of any new courses or programs.
Captain of Fire Prevention
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2002 - 05.2006
- Developed and implemented fire safety plans for different types of buildings.
- Inspected buildings, equipment and processes to identify potential fire hazards.
- Reviewed existing regulations related to fire safety standards and updated as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-1999
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05-1991
Skills
- Fire prevention
- Emergency Management
- Records Management
- Personnel Training
- Operational Efficiency
- Workload prioritization
- Training programs
- Technical knowledge
Certification
- Fire Instructor I, II Certifications – NFPA or Pro Board accredited certifying body.
- Fire Inspector I, II Certifications – NFPA or similar accrediting organization.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certifications – IAFC Hazmat Fusion Center.
- Fire Officer Designation (FO) - Center for Public Safety Excellence.
- Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFO) - Commission on Professional Credentialing.
- Executive Fire Officer (EFO) - National Fire Academy.
Timeline
Regional Fire & EMS Training Chief
Virginia Beach Fire Department
03.2009 - 05.2012
Operational Fire Battalion Chief
Virginia Beach Fire Department
05.2006 - 04.2013
Captain of Fire Prevention
Virginia Beach Fire Department
11.2002 - 05.2006
- Fire Instructor I, II Certifications – NFPA or Pro Board accredited certifying body.
- Fire Inspector I, II Certifications – NFPA or similar accrediting organization.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certifications – IAFC Hazmat Fusion Center.
- Fire Officer Designation (FO) - Center for Public Safety Excellence.
- Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFO) - Commission on Professional Credentialing.
- Executive Fire Officer (EFO) - National Fire Academy.
Master of Science - Public Administration
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Tidewater Community College
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