Michael Reiss Jr.
Tulsa
Summary
Dedicated Fire Captain and Paramedic with The Broken Arrow Fire Department, recognized for enhancing firefighter safety and community engagement. Expert in emergency response coordination and team leadership, successfully mentored recruits and implemented wellness programs, fostering professional growth. Committed to excellence in fire safety management and effective communication, ensuring optimal performance in high-pressure situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Broken Arrow Fire Department
05.2002 - Current
- 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.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to support fire prevention and education initiatives, building strong community relations.
- Initiated wellness program for firefighters, contributing to improved morale and reduced instances of job-related stress injuries.
- Mentored new recruits and junior officers, guiding them through rigorous training programs and preparing them for advancement within department.
- Fostered team-oriented environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development among junior firefighters.
- Coordinated mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, optimizing resource-sharing during large-scale events or emergencies beyond individual capacities.
- Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Managment
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow05-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Paramedic
International University
Tulsa, OK05-2000
Skills
- Compassionate and considerate when treating my patients
- Nationally Registered Paramedic knowledge and skills
- First Aid, BLS and ALS experience
- Team leadership
- Fire safety management
- Advanced technical rescue skills
- Community engagement in education
- Emergency management leadership
- Team training
- Incident reporting
- Emergency medical treatment
- Emergency response coordination
- Records management
- Policy enforcement
- Performance monitoring
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective time organization
- Effective multitasking
- Dependable work ethic
- Effective communication skills
- Community safety management
- Risk evaluation
- Commitment to professional standards
Certification
- Nationally Licensed Paramedic - 5/6/2002 to Present Day
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Fire Captain
Broken Arrow Fire Department
05.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Managment
Northeastern State University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Paramedic
International University
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