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Overview
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Lawrence Padalecki JR

La Vernia,TX

Summary

Assistant Chief, providing leadership, project management and direction to achieve long-term strategic goals and objectives. Consistently achieves standardization in processes and service delivery. Directs and coordinates daily operations and oversees fiscal and administrative services. Identifies opportunities to develop and implement new projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief/Operations Manager

Bexar County ESD 12
09.2019 - Current
  • Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOGs.
  • Established performance metrics that allowed for continuous improvement within the department, driving increased efficiency.
  • Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
  • Successfully led change management initiatives, effectively managing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions in operations.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring appropriate staffing levels were maintained at all times for optimal department functionality.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices, ensuring the highest quality of service for the community.
  • Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
  • Promoted public trust in the department by maintaining transparency in operations, addressing concerns from community members, and ensuring accountability among staff members at all levels.
  • Established strong relationships with neighboring jurisdictions through mutual aid agreements and collaborative training efforts.
  • Assisted in the development of department budgets to ensure adequate funding for personnel, equipment, and training.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.

Captain

Wilson County ESD 1
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.

Lieutenant

Travis County ESD 5
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Improved fire personnel response times by implementing efficient training programs and drills.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.

Part-time Firefighter

La Salle County Fire Rescue
12.2014 - 11.2016

Engineer

Travis County ESD 5
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Streamlined maintenance procedures for firefighting equipment to minimize downtime and extend service life.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.

Part-time Engineer

Gonzales Fire Department
07.2013 - 05.2015

Lieutenant

Bexar County ESD 2
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing professional development opportunities for firefighters under my supervision.
  • Improved fire personnel response times by implementing efficient training programs and drills.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.

Education

TX Commission Fire Protection Basic Firefighter -

Texas Fire Academy
San Marcos, TX
2011

EMT Basic -

Schertz EMT Basic Training School
Schertz, TX
2009

High School Diploma -

East Central High School
San Antonio, TX
2007

Skills

  • Training Coordination
  • Policy Implementation
  • Operational Reporting
  • Technical oversight
  • Budget Development
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Lexipol, Ps Trax, ESO Reporting

Affiliations

  • Bexar County ESD Association Treasurer
  • Alamo Area Chief's Voting Member

Certification

· ICS – 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

· ICS – 200 ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents

· ICS – 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

· ICS – 400 Advance ICS Command and General Staff Complex Incidents

· ICS – 700 National Incident Management System an Introduction

· ICS – 701 NIMS Multiagency Coordination System

· ICS – 702 NIMS Public Information System

· ICS – 703 NIMS Resource Management

· ICS – 704 NIMS Communication and Information Management

· ICS – 706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid and Introduction

· ICS – 800 National Response Plan an Introduction.

· Commercial Driver License Class A with tanker, double and triple endorsements

· Trench Awareness and Operations

· TCFP Advanced Structure Firefighter

· TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician

· TCFP Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

· TCFP Fire Officer 2

· TCFP Instructor 1

· TCFP Basic Wildland Firefighter

· National Board on Fire Service Professional Fire Officer 3 & 4

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-131 Firefighter Type 1

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-230 Crew Boss

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-231 Engine Boss

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior.

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-330 Strike Team Leader

· Flood & Swift Water Technician 1

· Emergency Medical Technician Basic with Texas Department of Health

Timeline

Assistant Chief/Operations Manager

Bexar County ESD 12
09.2019 - Current

Captain

Wilson County ESD 1
03.2019 - 07.2021

Lieutenant

Travis County ESD 5
06.2016 - 06.2019

Engineer

Travis County ESD 5
03.2015 - 05.2016

Part-time Firefighter

La Salle County Fire Rescue
12.2014 - 11.2016

Part-time Engineer

Gonzales Fire Department
07.2013 - 05.2015

Lieutenant

Bexar County ESD 2
08.2012 - 03.2015

TX Commission Fire Protection Basic Firefighter -

Texas Fire Academy

EMT Basic -

Schertz EMT Basic Training School

High School Diploma -

East Central High School

· ICS – 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

· ICS – 200 ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents

· ICS – 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

· ICS – 400 Advance ICS Command and General Staff Complex Incidents

· ICS – 700 National Incident Management System an Introduction

· ICS – 701 NIMS Multiagency Coordination System

· ICS – 702 NIMS Public Information System

· ICS – 703 NIMS Resource Management

· ICS – 704 NIMS Communication and Information Management

· ICS – 706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid and Introduction

· ICS – 800 National Response Plan an Introduction.

· Commercial Driver License Class A with tanker, double and triple endorsements

· Trench Awareness and Operations

· TCFP Advanced Structure Firefighter

· TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician

· TCFP Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

· TCFP Fire Officer 2

· TCFP Instructor 1

· TCFP Basic Wildland Firefighter

· National Board on Fire Service Professional Fire Officer 3 & 4

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-131 Firefighter Type 1

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-230 Crew Boss

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-231 Engine Boss

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior.

· National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-330 Strike Team Leader

· Flood & Swift Water Technician 1

· Emergency Medical Technician Basic with Texas Department of Health

Lawrence Padalecki JR