MARK SCHWAB
CHESTERFIELD
Summary
Lieutenant with a decade of experience leading fire suppression teams, adept at fostering inter-agency partnerships and enhancing crew performance through strategic training initiatives. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal resource allocation and budget management to improve operational efficiency. Committed to mentoring junior firefighters, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LIEUTENANT
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue
Prince William, Virginia
01.2005 - Current
- Lead and manage fire suppression teams, ensuring rapid response to emergencies
- Implement strategic training programs, enhancing crew performance and safety standards
- Oversee resource allocation and budget management, optimizing operational efficiency
- Conduct post-incident analyses, implementing improvements to enhance future response
- Foster inter-agency partnerships, coordinating joint emergency response efforts
- Mentor junior firefighters, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards
- Maintain comprehensive incident reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Facilitated meetings that encouraged open dialogue between team members, fostering collaboration and idea-sharing among colleagues.
OWNER/OPERATOR
Square One Contracting LLC
Stafford, Virginia
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed diverse construction projects at Square One Contracting LLC, consistently delivering on time and within budget
- Achieved high client satisfaction rates
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies
- Facilitated seamless communication, ensuring project alignment and stakeholder satisfaction
- Led diverse construction projects as Owner/Operator, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence
- Cultivated strong client and stakeholder relationships
Education
MASTERS OF ARTS - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa11-2024
BACHELORS OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY
Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa01.2018
ASSOCIATES APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSINESS
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama01.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Incident command
- Facility maintenance
- Purchase orders
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CPR Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association
- Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services, FEMA
- Introduction to NRF Incident Annexes, FEMA
- National Disaster Recovery Framework Overview, FEMA
- Fundamentals of Emergency Management, FEMA
- Leadership and Influence, FEMA
- Fire Officer II, VDFP
- Fire Instructor II, VDFP
- Hazardous Materials Technician, VDEM
- Structural Collapse Technician, Virginia Task Force 2 Structural Collapse Technician School
- Confined Space Rescue, VDFP
- Trench Rescue Awareness & Ops, VDFP
- ICS-100, FEMA
- ICS-200, FEMA
- ICS-700, FEMA
- ICS-800, FEMA
- National Response Plan (NRP), FEMA
- National Incident Management System (NIMS), FEMA
- HTR - Vehicle Rescue, VDFP
- Firefighter II, VDFP
- Emergency Medical Technician - B, Virginia Department of Health
- Primary Screener/Personal Radiation Detector Course PER-243, CTOS
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Train the Trainer Course AWR-140-1, CTOS
- Weapons of Mass Destruction/Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technician Course PER-241, CTOS
Timeline
OWNER/OPERATOR
Square One Contracting LLC
01.2016 - 01.2021
LIEUTENANT
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue
01.2005 - Current
BACHELORS OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY
Waldorf University
ASSOCIATES APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSINESS
Columbia Southern University
MASTERS OF ARTS - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Waldorf University