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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
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
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, Iowa
11-2024

BACHELORS OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY

Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa
01.2018

ASSOCIATES APPLIED SCIENCE - BUSINESS

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama
01.2014

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
MARK SCHWAB