Michael Hook
Pompton Plains,NJ
Summary
Dedicated fire service professional skilled in leadership, communication, and fire safety. Expertise in conducting comprehensive property inspections and training programs, contributing to enhanced team performance and safety compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Fire Inspector
Borough of Rutherford
Rutherford, New Jersey
10.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of commercial and residential properties for fire code compliance.
- Identified potential fire hazards and recommended corrective actions to property owners.
- Collaborated with local fire departments during emergency response planning and training exercises.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting inspection findings for regulatory compliance records.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, violations, and follow-up actions in departmental systems.
Fire Instructor
Passaic County Fire Academy
Wayne, New Jersey
06.2012 - Current
- Conducted hands-on training sessions with recruits and experienced firefighters.
- Evaluated trainee performance through practical assessments and feedback sessions.
- Utilized firefighting equipment and tools to demonstrate techniques effectively.
- Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.
- Facilitated discussions between students regarding real-world scenarios.
Battalion Chief
City Of Paterson Fire Department
Paterson , NJ
05.2006 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and personnel management in emergency response situations.
- Developed training programs for firefighters to enhance operational readiness and safety.
- Reviewed and approved operational plans to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Led incident command during critical emergencies, ensuring effective team communication.
- Conducted performance evaluations for fire department personnel to promote professional growth.
Dispatcher
Borough Of Paramus
Paramus, New Jersey
02.2002 - 02.2020
- Coordinated emergency response communications among various agencies and departments.
- Monitored radio and phone traffic for timely dispatch of services.
- Assisted in training new dispatch staff on protocols and systems.
- Maintained accurate logs of incidents and service requests for records.
- Utilized mapping software to determine quickest response routes for emergencies.
Education
Firefighter 1 /EMT -
Passaic County Fire Academy
Wayne, NJ09-2006
Paramus High School
Paramus, NJGeneral Studies
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJFire Instructor
Morris County Fire Academy
Parsippany, NJFire Inspector
Bergen County Fire Academy
Mahwah, NJSkills
- Training development
- Team leadership
- Operational readiness
- Problem solving
- Effective presentation
- Team collaboration
- Fire code compliance
- Hazard identification
- Inspection management
Certification
NJ Incident Management Level 1
Timeline
Fire Inspector
Borough of Rutherford
10.2019 - Current
Fire Instructor
Passaic County Fire Academy
06.2012 - Current
Battalion Chief
City Of Paterson Fire Department
05.2006 - Current
Dispatcher
Borough Of Paramus
02.2002 - 02.2020
Firefighter 1 /EMT -
Passaic County Fire Academy
Paramus High School
General Studies
Bergen Community College
Fire Instructor
Morris County Fire Academy
Fire Inspector
Bergen County Fire Academy