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Michael Quigley

Burlington,NC

Summary

Seasoned Emergency Services Specialist with over 30 years of experience, notably at Wolfspeed, INC. Excelled in leadership roles, such as Fire Captain at Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, enhancing team efficiency and safety protocols. Skilled in critical thinking and excellent communication, I've driven initiatives that significantly improved emergency response outcomes and fostered strong interdepartmental collaborations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Services Specialist

Wolfspeed, INC
Durham, NC
07.2022 - Current
  • Respond to site emergencies and establish command, mitigate and resolve the emergency. Establish Unified Command when outside resources are required such as Fire Department and EMS.
  • Trained new team members, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent service standards across the department.
  • Developed strong relationships with employees, managers and EH&S fostering trust and loyalty through exceptional service delivery.
  • Streamlined service processes for increased efficiency and improved productivity.
  • Provided expert guidance in troubleshooting complex issues, leveraging extensive industry knowledge to resolve problems quickly and efficiently with my past 30 years of experience.
  • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections of Life Safety Equipment, Air monitoring equipment and inventory of supplies required for a response.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Fire Captain

Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (GSO)
Greensboro, NC
10.2013 - 06.2022
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Directed work of 5 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
  • Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
  • Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
  • Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
  • Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
  • Directed large-scale evacuation efforts during hazardous events, ensuring safety of civilians and minimizing chaos.

Deputy Chief of Operations

E. M. Holt Volunteer Fire Department
Burlington, NC
08.1991 - 01.2022
  • Built a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, recognizing achievements.
  • Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards in the workplace environment, preserving employee wellbeing.
  • Directed daily operations to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to organizational policies and objectives.
  • Managed budgets and resource allocation, ensuring cost-effective operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors resulting in cost savings without compromising quality or service delivery.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts, minimizing impacts of unexpected events on operations.
  • Maximized team effectiveness by selecting, mentoring, and training top-performing personnel in key roles.
  • Established strong working relationships with external partners for successful collaboration on joint initiatives.

Education

No Degree - NC Firefighter 1-2,

Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
01-2010

High School Diploma -

Southern Alamance
Graham, NC
06-1986

Skills

  • Customer support
  • Workflow management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Listening skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Complaint resolution
  • Willing to learn
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand and power tool use
  • Critical thinking
  • Safety protocols

Timeline

Emergency Services Specialist

Wolfspeed, INC
07.2022 - Current

Fire Captain

Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (GSO)
10.2013 - 06.2022

Deputy Chief of Operations

E. M. Holt Volunteer Fire Department
08.1991 - 01.2022

No Degree - NC Firefighter 1-2,

Alamance Community College

High School Diploma -

Southern Alamance

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