Lawrence Kerns
Safety Offical
Millersville,MD
Summary
Driven management professional with strong record of delivering impactful results through effective team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and market analysis. Known for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting organizational goals and exceeding performance benchmarks. Proficient in fostering team development and navigating changing business environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Region Supervisor
Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
06.2023 - Current
- Region Supervisor for a team of 20 drivers. Responsible for managing the schedule of all the drivers. Work with Infinite Legacy moving supplies for organ recoveries. Manage a company credit card for expenses for the base. Control inventory of uniforms for employees. Monitor all drivers to make sure all NORA safety and operational guidelines are followed.
- Pat Nadeau (570)807-4615
Driver
Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Driver for transports of transplant teams to airport or hospitals. Assisted the Supervisor daily on the operations of the Baltimore office of NORA. Reported to him issues and problems with drivers and vehicles. Handled getting schedule maintenance done on all of the trucks assigned to Maryland.
- Pat Nadeau; (570) 807-4615
Radio Operator
Emergency Medical Service
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Works with the State of Maryland Emergency Medical Services radio to contact EMS units to hospitals in the State of Maryland and District of Columbia, Delaware. Communications of Medical helicopters with Fire and EMS units on location of emergencies. Daily computer work, phone operations and paperwork. Monitoring of six computer monitors while on a 12-hour shift.
- Andy Pilski; 410-706-3209
Sales Rep
Small Equipment Sales
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Served as a sales rep to fire departments in the State of MD and Delaware. Showed equipment for firefighting and protective clothing to departments. Customer relations and computer skills were used on a daily basis. Interaction and doing demo of the equipment at fire stations, measuring of members for station uniforms and dress uniforms.
- Scott Colvin, 301-881-2713
Firefighter/EMT/Driver/EMS Off.
Annapolis Fire Department
02.2007 - 10.2014
- Serve as a hoseman, ladderman, hydrantman or rescueman on a crew in the control and extinguishment of fires and as a team member control and mitigates hazardous materials incidents. I am also a driver operator of pumper and ARFF units daily. Duties include checking equipment daily, operating a pump to flow water or foam through hose lines.
- I inspect buildings, facilities, and operations to include areas or facilities or public assembly within the Naval District Washington area of operation to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations and to identify hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions.
- I perform site inspections for open burn permits and issue permits when said requirements are met. I am trained to be an Acting Captain in the absence of the captain assigned to the crew. I perform the daily log of the members of the 6-member crew and assign each their duties for the shift. Along with doing the above duty I am the leader of the crew during emergency responses to calls.
- I am also a certified SCBA technician for the breathing apparatus used at Naval Academy, this includes doing maintenance, inventory and repairs to damaged SCBA units.
- EMS Manager for NSA Annapolis Fire Department, duties included restocking ambulance, checking EMS ambulance reports daily, keeping BLS medications up to date, reporting to Naval District Washington
- Norm Wines, 410-293-5796; may contact supervisor.
Firefighter/EMT/Driver/Officer
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department
07.2005 - 11.2010
- Training and experience in the following: providing fire protection services to the community, assist with public relations, educate the community about fire safety procedures, act as lead hoseman, ladderman or hydrantman, assist in all rescue operations. I am on crew which controls and extinguishes fires, assist in control of extinguishing fires. I assist in inspecting buildings and facilities in search of safety violations and fire hazards, inspect service and refill fire extinguishers.
- Experience in all areas of Hazardous materials operations, training in Incident Command and Scene Control, auto extrication, forcible entry, ropes and knots, protective equipment, ventilation, water supply, sprinkler systems, salvage and overhaul, building types and their construction and hazardous materials response and steps to take for appropriate clean up, and above all else following all safety regulations. I am familiar with company Standard Operating Procedures, and all other state safety regulations.
- I also have experience as an Emergency Medical Technician. My experience includes, but is not limited to maintain airway, control bleeding, shock management, emergency baby delivery, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and basic life support. I oversee patient care and scene control on an automobile accident, I assist in extrication and perform extrication and stabilization of the patient. I assess the patient for life threatening injuries and treat them as necessary. Assess the patient to determine what the appropriate medical facility will be and arrange for transport whether it be by ambulance or helicopter. I communicate with the fire department, sheriff’s department and main communications system through radio and on scene communications. I am also a certified driver on apparatus.
- Along with above listed duties I am responsible for inventory of all fire gear assigned in the station and am a training officer for the department training new members as they join the department. Daily I supervise up to 5 members on calls and duties around the station. I am also a Driver trainer on all apparatus in the station along with being a lead instructor in teaching new members who join the department. I am also in charge of our rescue squad and the equipment carried on it.
- Jon Riffe , 410-535-3331; may contact supervisor.
Firefighter/EMT/Driver/Acting Officer
NDW Fire Emergency Service
04.2000 - 02.2007
- I serve as a hoseman, ladderman, hydrantman or rescueman on a crew in the control and extinguishment of fires and as a team member control and mitigates hazardous materials incidents. I am also a driver operator of pumper and ARFF units daily. Duties include checking equipment daily, operating a pump to flow water or foam through hose lines.
- I inspect buildings, facilities, and operations to include areas or facilities or public assembly within the Naval District Washington area of operation to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations and to identify hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions.
- I perform site inspections for open burn permits and issue permits when said requirements are met. I was also an Acting Captain for this station for a period of approximately 3 and half months. During this time, I handled the daily assignments and conducted muster of the crew with assignments for the shift. I also completed the daily log and monthly captain's report for the command.
- Russell Wells, 410-257-4036; may contact supervisor.
Education
No Degree - Fire Service courses
University of Maryland Fire & Rescue
College Park, MDBachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration, Minor in Emergency Management
University Of Maryland Global College
Adelphi, MD01.2021
No Degree - General
Allegany Community College
Cumberland, MD01.1993
High School Diploma - undefined
Allegany High School
Cumberland, MD01.1991
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Human resources management
- Corporate social responsibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Risk management
- Interpersonal relations
- Customer service
- Shift scheduling
- Emergency response
Certification
- Driver/Operator Aerial, Cert. # 162814, 09/2002, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Fire Service Instructor I, Cert. # 82235, 10/2001, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Fire Officer II, Cert. # 82236, 10/2001, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Fire Officer I, Cert. # 043776, 06/1999, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Firefighter II, Cert. # 435170, 06/1998, DOD
- Airport Firefighter, Cert. # 162818, 09/2002, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Hazardous Materials Incidents- Technician Level, Cert. # 162817, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Driver/Operator Pumper, Cert. # 162815, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Firefighter I, Cert. # 82238, 10/2001 NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Fire Inspector I, Cert. # 162850, 09/2002, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Fire Inspector II, Cert. # 176733, 03/2005, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Hazardous Materials Incidents-Awareness Level, Cert. # 426009, DOD
- Hazardous Materials Incidents-Operations Level, Cert. # 426010, DOD
- Hazardous Materials Incidents- Incident Command, Cert.# 162819, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
- Rescue Technician- Vehicle & Machinery Rescue, Cert. # 162816, NPQS/PROBOARD, DOD
PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS
08/2011- Cash award for $500 given by Base CO, 09/2009 NSA Annapolis Safe Driving Award, 02/2008 Huntingtown Fire Department, Chief's Award for 2007, 02/2008 Huntingtown Fire Department, Officer of the Year Award 2007, 10/2007 Department of Navy Cash Award for Heroism Award ($2,000.00), 08/2007 Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Service, Nominee for Firefighter Heroism Award for 2006., 07/2007 Letter of Appreciation from Commander NSA Annapolis, 05/2007 Department of Navy Firefighter Heroism Award for 2006., 02/2007 Firefighter of the Year Award, Huntingtown VFD., 02/2007 Top Responder Award, Huntingtown VFD., 11/2006 Department of Navy Life Saving Award for Action on house fire on 10/31/06., 10/2006 Safe Driving Award NSA Annapolis for a year of safe driving., Unit Award for Rehab work on LaPlata VFD Engines 11& 12, Chief's Award 2004-2005, LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department, Hurst Green Cross Award, 7/2005, LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department, Top Driver Award 2004-2005, 3rd place, LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department, Top 10, 4th place in running calls at LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department 1998 - 1999, Chiefs Award, LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department, 1998 - 1999
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- March 2009- Incident Management Command, Emergency Management Institute, IMS300.
- March 2009- Incident Management Command, Emergency Management Institute, IMS400.
- February 2008- Fire Service Instructor III, MD Fire and Rescue Inst.
- February 2008- Fire Service Instructor II, MD Fire and Rescue Inst.
- March 2007- Incident Management Command, Emergency Management Institute, IMS800.
- February 2007- Incident Management Command, Emergency Management Institute, IMS200
- February 2007- Incident Management Command, Emergency Management Institute, IMS100.
- August 2005- Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Department of Homeland Security
- May 2005- National Incident Management System, Emergency Management Institute, IMS700
- February 2004- CPR Instructor, American Heart Assoc.
- December 2003- Incident Management System Equivalency, University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Inst.
- September 2003- Fire Inspector 2, Maryland Fire and Rescue
- September 2002- Fire Inspector 1, Maryland Fire and Rescue
- April 2002- Hazardous Material Technician, DOD
- July 2001- Airport Firefighter- DOD
- March 2001- Aerial Operator- DOD
- May 2000 - Fire Officer 2, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
- October 1999 - Water Safety, Charles County Training Center
- September 1999 - Farm Equipment, Charles County Training Center
- March 1998 - University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Instructor 1
- March 1998 - MIEMSS, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- February 98 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Pump Operator
- February 98 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Fire Fighter 2
- May 1997 - National Fire Academies, Incident Command
- May 1997 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Sprinklers and Standpipes
- April 1997 - National Fire Academies, Arson Investigation, Arson Detection First Responder
- April 1997 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Rescue Tech (Certification)
- January 1997 - American Heart Association, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, (CPR)
- September 95 - MIEMSS, IV Maintenance Technician offered through All American Ambulance in Upper Marlboro MD
- January 1992 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Western MD Regional Office, Hazardous Materials Operations (32 hours)
- January 1990 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Western MD Regional Office, Essentials of Firefighting (Fire Fighter 1)
- May 1989 - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Western MD Regional Office, Emergency Medical Technician
OTHER INFORMATION IAFF
- U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION
- None Specified
- ADDITIONAL DATA SHEET Lawrence M Kerns 1. Appointment Eligibility: Yes-Current Permanent Navy Civilian Current Permanent Federal Civilian Employee
- 2. Citizenship: Yes 3. Appt Preference: Shift Work
- 4. Willing to Travel: 6 or More Days 5. Vet Preference: No Veterans Preference 6. Low Salary Accept: $40,000 7. Qualified Typist: Yes 8. Birth Date: 1972-09-27 9. Geo Preference: FL, Orlando ; FL, Tampa ; FL, West Palm Beach ; MD, Andrews Air Force Base ; MD, Annapolis ; MD, Baltimore ; MD, Bethesda ; MD, Carderock ; MD, Chesapeake Beach ; MD, Fort Detrick ; MD, Fort Meade ; MD, Indian Head ; MD, Patuxent River ; VA, Dahlgren ; VA, Fort Belvoir ; VA, Wallops Island ; VA, Woodbridge ; DC, Washington ; FL, St Augustine
- RACE/ETHNIC STATUS: White (Wht) SEX: Male
Timeline
Region Supervisor
Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
06.2023 - Current
Driver
Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
07.2018 - 06.2023
Radio Operator
Emergency Medical Service
10.2017 - 01.2019
Sales Rep
Small Equipment Sales
04.2014 - 01.2018
Firefighter/EMT/Driver/EMS Off.
Annapolis Fire Department
02.2007 - 10.2014
Firefighter/EMT/Driver/Officer
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department
07.2005 - 11.2010
Firefighter/EMT/Driver/Acting Officer
NDW Fire Emergency Service
04.2000 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration, Minor in Emergency Management
University Of Maryland Global College
No Degree - General
Allegany Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Allegany High School
No Degree - Fire Service courses
University of Maryland Fire & Rescue
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