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Michael Carlson

La Marque,Texas

Summary

Experienced Supervisor, ensuring team members perform tasks timely and in organized manner. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts, and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Uses Best practices to accomplish goals and keep team safe. Safety is utmost in mind to task accomplishment. Highly motivated and positive individual with great organizational and communication skills. Customer service master and efficient problem solver.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Chief

Mosier Fire District
04.2023 - Current
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Improved emergency response times by implementing new dispatch procedures and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Established strong relationships with local government officials to secure necessary funding and resources for the department''s needs.
  • Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
  • Strengthened interdepartmental communication through regular meetings, improving collaboration on projects involving multiple divisions.
  • Updated standard operating procedures to reflect advancements in firefighting technology and best practices.
  • Improved the efficiency of equipment maintenance by creating a centralized tracking system, ensuring timely repairs and replacements.
  • Reduced workplace injuries by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
  • Directed work of 17 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
  • Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborated with neighboring departments for seamless interoperability during large-scale emergencies or natural disasters.
  • 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.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure the continuous professional growth of firefighters and officers.
  • Assessed department performance through detailed analysis of incident reports, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions when needed.
  • Implemented community outreach initiatives to promote fire safety awareness and prevent potential hazards.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into fire incidents, working closely with law enforcement agencies to determine causes and identify responsible parties when necessary.
  • Championed diversity within the department by actively recruiting minority candidates and fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • Managed department budget effectively, prioritizing essential equipment purchases and maintenance without compromising safety standards.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
  • Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.

SHIFT LEADER

Brazoria County ESD
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
  • Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations
  • Responded to 10 daily emergencies alongside firemen and EMTs
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy

07.2019 - 08.2019

INTERIM FIRE CHIEF

La Marque Fire Department
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Managed day to day operations of two Structural Fire Rescue Stations
  • Managed daily shift schedules
  • Planned, conducted, and supervised daily station training
  • Directed rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, vehicle emergencies, medical emergencies and natural cover fires
  • Performed function of Incident Commander on all major incidences
  • Conducted fire inspections and pre-incident surveys
  • Responsible for over $12 million of fire department equipment, including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Personnel Protective Clothing
  • Operated within budgetary constraints, participated in development of annual budget forecasts and reconciliation of operating budget
  • Implemented best practice standards for customer service and training; resulting in substantial reduction of public complaints and increase of accomplishing tasks more effectively
  • Planned, organized, lead, and controlled activities, personnel, resources, and operations of the City of La Marque Fire Department
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs
  • Directed, planned, supervised, oversaw, implemented, and organized the financial management, operations, workflow and maintenance of the Fire Department for the protection of life and property, including firefighting, fire prevention, fire suppression, and fire investigation
  • Developed realistic and fiscally sound budget requests based on program need and monitors budget expenditures to ensure they remain within budget allocation
  • Developed and implemented goals, priorities, policies, objectives, standards and procedures relating to the Fire Department, including regularly reviewing Standard Operation Procedures and Guidelines (SOPs/SOGs)
  • Analyzed future personnel staffing needs and developed short and long-term plans to meet those needs with emphasis on retention
  • Selected, promoted, motivated, evaluated, trained, and disciplined Fire Department personnel consistent with applicable laws and the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures
  • Supervised and monitored staff performance, ensuring compliance with City and department policies, procedures, ordinances and resolutions
  • Worked with building owners and users to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant fire code regulations, laws and accepted standards
  • Spearheaded public education initiatives on fire safety topics, prevention options and emergency response strategies
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with colleagues within the City Departments, peers in other emergency service agencies, and other community groups
  • Coordinated additional and other assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and administrative support to the City Manager
  • Cultivated close working relationships with other municipalities and governmental agencies to achieve a more unified city infrastructure
  • Responded to citizens' complaints and requests for information and services
  • Oversaw the proper procurement of all purchases pursuant to applicable City and State laws

CAPTAIN

SHIFT
08.2016 - 04.2019

ENGINEER/ PARAMEDIC

04.2016 - 08.2016

FIREFIGHTER

PARAMEDIC, La Marque, Department
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Responded to a wide array of emergencies by driving fire apparatus and personnel to incident scenes safely and efficiently; operated Structural fire engine and equipment worth in excess of $1.5 million dollars
  • Assisted in suppression of fires, rescue, medical care, salvage and overhaul, and in protection of life and property; prepared and maintained records relevant to operations; to including, service records on fire equipment and apparatus
  • Responsible for training of new members on proper safe operation of the engine and all equipment
  • Successfully fulfilled role as Acting Captain in their absence
  • Provided Fire and Advanced Emergency Medical Services to residential population of approximately 15,000
  • Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public
  • Frequently lifted up to 200 pounds in course of extinguishing fires and treating injured persons
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations

Defense Fire, Goodfellow Air Force Base
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Instructed and administered International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Firefighting Fundamentals Block of Instruction
  • Counseled students on professional and personal matters; recommended academic and administrative actions to block supervisor
  • Administered tests in accordance with accreditation requirements
  • Responsible for in excess of $15 million worth of training equipment
  • Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices
  • Educated students using various instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum
  • Maintained top physical fitness by completing ALA Stair Climb of climbing 53 flights of stairs in full turnout gear and SCBA in under 17 minutes
  • Instrumental player in successful containment of 154,000 acre wildfire with loss of no structures and no loss of life

OBSERVER/CONTROLLER/TRAINER

US Army
02.2008 - 01.2011
  • OC/T for an Active Component/Reserve Component Engineer Training Support Battalion; responsible for the increased combat readiness of National Guard and Army Reserve units in the Area of Responsibility
  • Inspected fitness equipment before and after use for defects, failures and cleanliness
  • Played a key role in the training, mentoring, readiness of over 30,000 Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen over a three year period
  • Performed Human Resources function when not actively training military units with minimum number of clerical errors

Firefighter I and II, Driver/Operator

FIREFIGHTER/LIEUTENANT, Riverside Fire Department
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Provided Fire and Basic Emergency Medical Services to an area approximately 5 square miles with a residential population of approximately 15,000
  • Performed public fire and life safety programs to the general public
  • Trained and sustained training on all areas of structural fire ground operations and emergency medical care
  • Responsible for the stabilization, mitigation, and establishment of the Incident Command System (ICS) on all emergency incidents
  • Responsible for the supervision, training, mentoring, counseling, and administrative actions of 7 firefighters
  • Directly responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the fire station in the absence of the Fire Chief and higher command officers, ARFF, Airport Fire Fighter, Fire Inspector III, Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations , Rescue Technician-Confined Space, Hazardous Materials Technician/IC/WMD, Fire Officer IV, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Rescue Technician I and II, Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Fire Instructor III, Driver/Operator Pumper
  • NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700,800

FIRE INSTRUCTOR
04.2002 - 01.2008

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
2020

Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science

Community College of The Air Force
2007

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
2004

TCFP Master Fire Investigator, Certified Field Examiner, Courage To Be Safe Course, Master Structural Firefighter, Traffic Incident Management Program Course, Master Airport Rescue Firefighter, Hazardous Material IC, Master Fire Inspector, Instructor III, Fire Officer IV, Driver Operator Pumper SFFMA Firefighter I/II, Fire Instructor III, Fire Officer II, DriverOperator-Pumper - undefined

USAF Aircraft Fire Training Facility, USAF Certified Master Instructor, NFA Incident Safety Officer, NFA Health and Safety Officer, Texas DSHS EMT-Paramedic, US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Course graduate - undefined

Skills

  • Safety
  • Workload prioritization
  • Regulatory enforcement
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Visionary forward thinking
  • Personnel training
  • Creative problem solver
  • Risk identification
  • Oral and written communication

Timeline

Fire Chief

Mosier Fire District
04.2023 - Current

SHIFT LEADER

Brazoria County ESD
11.2019 - 01.2020

07.2019 - 08.2019

INTERIM FIRE CHIEF

La Marque Fire Department
04.2019 - 07.2019

CAPTAIN

SHIFT
08.2016 - 04.2019

ENGINEER/ PARAMEDIC

04.2016 - 08.2016

FIREFIGHTER

PARAMEDIC, La Marque, Department
04.2014 - 03.2016

Defense Fire, Goodfellow Air Force Base
02.2011 - 03.2014

Firefighter I and II, Driver/Operator

FIREFIGHTER/LIEUTENANT, Riverside Fire Department
03.2008 - 02.2010

OBSERVER/CONTROLLER/TRAINER

US Army
02.2008 - 01.2011

FIRE INSTRUCTOR
04.2002 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Management

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force

TCFP Master Fire Investigator, Certified Field Examiner, Courage To Be Safe Course, Master Structural Firefighter, Traffic Incident Management Program Course, Master Airport Rescue Firefighter, Hazardous Material IC, Master Fire Inspector, Instructor III, Fire Officer IV, Driver Operator Pumper SFFMA Firefighter I/II, Fire Instructor III, Fire Officer II, DriverOperator-Pumper - undefined

USAF Aircraft Fire Training Facility, USAF Certified Master Instructor, NFA Incident Safety Officer, NFA Health and Safety Officer, Texas DSHS EMT-Paramedic, US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Course graduate - undefined

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