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Nathaniel Dressler

Panama City,FL

Summary

Seasoned Station Captain with eight years of experience, known for high productivity, and efficiency in task completion and program management. Possesses specialized skills in executing training, fire prevention strategies, and team leadership. Excels at communication, critical thinking, and operating in any environment, ensuring successful outcomes in challenging situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Firefighter/Station Captain

Tyndall Air Force Base
Panama City, FL
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversees daily operations at Tyndall's largest station, supervising 4 to 12 firefighters and vehicle inspection, maintenance, and testing.
  • Conducts administrative tasks, including filing the Rookie Book, CDC records, and executing monthly and annual training plans.
  • Provides training sessions for department members on duties, responsibilities, base layout, safety protocols, and documents training reports.
  • Draft NFIRS reports summarizing incident details, including cause analysis, and corrective actions taken by the crew at the incident.
  • Manages four high-impact additional duty programs, ensuring excellent communication, in-depth documentation, and the surpassing of set deadlines.

Station Captain, NCOIC of Training

Chabelley Airfield
Djibouti City, Djibouti
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed and executed FY24 training plan for 22 firefighters, encompassing 58 critical courses.
  • Steered 18 instructional courses for 218 joint members, facilitating 130 credit hours and six CCAFs.
  • Guided nine-member team in logging 1,400 on-the-job training hours, resulting in 26 national certifications.
  • Managed $544K Light Arms Program, directing 16 armorers and implementing weapon clearing SOPs. Resolved five-month inspection backlog and accounted for 154 firearms and 5.8K rounds of ammunition.

Lead Firefighter

Al Udeid Air Base
Doha, Qatar
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated multinational coalition training, instructing 58 foreign firefighters on emergency egress operations and aircraft hazards.
  • Directed airfield driver training for 28 firefighter personnel, managing paperwork and communication with agencies.
  • Supervised Wing Hazardous Materials Program, tracking $62,000 in equipment and organizing training events for 72 members.

Driver/Operator, Dispatcher

McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita, KS
09.2017 - 08.2022
  • Ensured rapid response to structural, aircraft, medical, and HazMat incidents by delivering responders safely to scenes.
  • Provided emergency services for 6,900 installation personnel and 61 refueling aircraft on base.
  • Executed training programs for fire personnel on vehicle operation, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
  • Compiled daily reports detailing response times, call volumes, and other critical data.
  • Enhanced dispatch center processes and improved communication with base organizations.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Boise State University
Boise, ID
10-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10-2023

Job Related Training

  • Fire Instructor I/II
  • Fire Officer I/II
  • Fire Inspector I
  • Incident Command System 300/400
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
  • Public Telecommunicator I/II

Awards

  • Fire Officer of the Quarter x2
  • Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School
  • Academic Achievement Award, Airman Leadership School
  • NCO of the Month, Squadron
  • Airman of the Quarter, Squadron
  • Air and Space Commendation Medal x2
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Silver President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Basic Military Training Honor Graduate

Timeline

Station Captain, NCOIC of Training

Chabelley Airfield
04.2024 - 10.2024

Lead Firefighter/Station Captain

Tyndall Air Force Base
09.2022 - Current

Lead Firefighter

Al Udeid Air Base
01.2022 - 08.2022

Driver/Operator, Dispatcher

McConnell Air Force Base
09.2017 - 08.2022

BBA - Business Administration

Boise State University

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Community College of The Air Force

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