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Nicholas Van Kirk

Olympia,WA

Summary

Twenty-two year army veteran with the past seven years focusing on hazardous materials response and working in a team environment in real world emergency situations. Specialties include assisting and advising civil authorities in hazardous material safety and mitigation tactics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Red Cross Volunteer

Red Cross
, WA
08.2022 - Current
  • Educated and guided members in navigating health and social service systems.
  • Investigated cases for proper use of emergency equipment and services.

First Sergeant/Hazardous Materials Technician

10th Civil Support Team (WMD) / US Army
Camp Murray, WA
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted emergency scene risk analysis to determine boundaries, proper personal protective equipment, mitigation, clean up and packaging protocols.
  • Analyzed factors affecting emergency response operations and emergency hazard mitigation to develop safety prevention plan.
  • Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on Hazardous materials training.
  • Trained, coached and mentored 21 service members to improve readiness and training and career development

Volunteer Firefighter /EMT-B/Chaplain

South Bay Fire Department
Olympia, WA
01.2017 - Current
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Determined nature and extent of injury or medical condition to establish priorities for emergency care.
  • Awarded Firefighter of the Year 2019, Volunteer of the Year 2022

Brigade Logistics Supervisor

96th Troop Command and 10th HRF / US Army
Camp Murray, WA
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed logistical operations and handled supply chain, inventory maintenance and distribution, contract negotiations and acquisitions for over 1,000 army service members
  • Fostered strong relationships with local and national vendors and suppliers.

Logistics Specialist /Decontamination Technician

10th Civil Support Team (WMD) / US Army
Camp Murray, WA
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Safely decontaminated team members of hazardous materials
  • Utilized best scientific methods, practices and procedures and implemented decontamination standard operating procedures
  • Scheduled material deliveries, equipment repair and shipment transportation.
  • Mentored and advised subordinates in logistics functions and best pratices

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Administration / Fire Investigation

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
03-2024

Skills

  • Workforce Efficiency
  • Training & Development
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Adaptibility
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • DOD Certified Hazmat Technician
  • EMT-B
  • CompTia Network+ and Security+
  • NFPA Instructor I
  • ICS - 300/400
  • HAM Radio Operator Technician (KK7CPA)
  • Critical Incident Stress Management
  • DOD Secret Clearance

Civic Membership

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (Life Legacy Member)
  • Red Cross Member/Volunteer
  • Washington State Firefighters Association (Life Member)

Timeline

Red Cross Volunteer

Red Cross
08.2022 - Current

First Sergeant/Hazardous Materials Technician

10th Civil Support Team (WMD) / US Army
05.2022 - Current

Brigade Logistics Supervisor

96th Troop Command and 10th HRF / US Army
02.2021 - 04.2022

Volunteer Firefighter /EMT-B/Chaplain

South Bay Fire Department
01.2017 - Current

Logistics Specialist /Decontamination Technician

10th Civil Support Team (WMD) / US Army
01.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Administration / Fire Investigation

Columbia Southern University

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