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Michael Thorvund

Livermore,California

Summary

Fire Captain with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, skilled in emergency response and personnel management. Successfully led teams in wildland fire suppression, structural fire suppression, technical rescue, enhancing safety protocols and communication efficiency. Committed to excellence in incident command and policy enforcement, ensuring optimal performance and environmental protection.

Experienced with emergency response and crisis management, delivering effective leadership in high-pressure situations. Utilizes strategic planning and team coordination to manage complex operations. Knowledge of fire safety protocols and risk assessment for enhanced community protection.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Captain

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
11.1998 - Current
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing wildland and structural 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 12 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
  • Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
  • Enhanced emergency response efficiency by implementing streamlined communication protocols within the department.

Education

Fire Science

Columbia College Junior College
Columbia, CA
06-1993

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Personnel management
  • Fire suppression
  • Technical rescue
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Incident command
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire inspection investigations
  • Incident reporting
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Policy enforcement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of up to 15 firefighters during emergency operations, as well as large scale wildfires.
  • Successful team leading during both daily operations, and inspection programs, and training.

Certification

  • Certified Company Officer State of California - 2010
  • Certified , Hazardous Material Technician - 2019
  • Certified Rescue Systems 1 & 2
  • Trench Rescue
  • Confined Space
  • EMT
  • California State FF1
  • New Mexico FF2
  • Albuquerque Fire Academy 1995
  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course

Timeline

Fire Captain

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
11.1998 - Current

Fire Science

Columbia College Junior College

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