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Mark Akers

Tomball,TX

Summary

Seasoned Firefighter with 27 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Committed to building and leading efforts of talented teams of up to 45 first responders on shift. Also Lead Fire Department Chaplain of over 200 members.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Captain

Houston Fire Department
03.2017 - Current
  • Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Directed work of up to 45 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
  • Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Battalion Chief

Magnolia Fire Department
01.2017 - Current
  • Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
  • Reviewed fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated fire prevention inspections and pre-planned activities of department.
  • Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
  • Determined how to deploy personnel during periods requiring special fire department response and assigned activities.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
  • Directed work of 12 to 45 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.

Chaplain

Magnolia Fire Department
10.2008 - Current
  • Provide spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to firefighters, family members and staff.
  • Provide spiritual care through visitation, conversation, and prayer.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, and fire department functions.
  • Interact with local community, build relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Meet with individuals, discuss issues compassionately and determine appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Comfort family members, offer attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fire Science

Lone Star College
Tomball, TX
06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Geology

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.1999

Skills

  • Problem Analysis
  • Safety Regulations
  • Emergency Response
  • TCFP Certified Safety Officer, Hazardous Materials Technician, Master Firefighter, Advanced ARFF Firefighter, Fire Officer 2, Fire Instructor 2, Incident Commander
  • Trained in Advanced Fire Department Chaplain Studies
  • Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management

Timeline

Senior Captain

Houston Fire Department
03.2017 - Current

Battalion Chief

Magnolia Fire Department
01.2017 - Current

Chaplain

Magnolia Fire Department
10.2008 - Current

Associate of Arts - Fire Science

Lone Star College

Bachelor of Arts - Geology

Texas A&M University

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