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Micah Almendinger

Netcong,NJ

Summary

With a proven track record at Roxbury Township, I excel in fire code compliance and fostering community relationships. As a Fire Inspector and Deputy Fire Chief, I've significantly enhanced fire safety awareness and compliance through expert inspections and effective team leadership. My skills in code enforcement and relationship building have been pivotal in achieving operational excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Inspector

Roxbury Township
10.2010 - Current
  • Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
  • Educated community members on fire safety practices through presentations and workshops.
  • Guided property owners through the process of correcting violations, fostering compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
  • Improved fire safety awareness by conducting thorough inspections of commercial and residential properties.

Deputy Fire Chief

Orange Fire Department
09.2006 - Current
  • Oversaw incident command at major emergencies, coordinating resources and communication for optimal results.
  • Mentored junior officers on leadership principles, cultivating a culture of professional growth within the department ranks.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels between all staff members and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Directed work of 21 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12-2020

Skills

  • Fire code compliance
  • Code enforcement
  • Inspection report writing
  • Fire safety education
  • Relationship building
  • Fire risk assessment

Certification

  • Arson Investigator - International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Incident Command System, various levels such as ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, etc., – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Management Institute.
  • Certified Fire Inspector
  • Certified Fire Official

Timeline

Fire Inspector

Roxbury Township
10.2010 - Current

Deputy Fire Chief

Orange Fire Department
09.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Central Florida
Micah Almendinger