Patrick LYNCH
Foxborough,MA
Summary
I Am a career Firefighter of 31 years serving with the Boston Fire Department.I Am the current Captain assigned to Ladder 29 in the Mattapan section of Dorchester.I have a broad experience and knowledge base with decades of relevant Engine and Ladder Company command roles.Iam seeking to share knowledge and instruct the future generations of FF recruits.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instructor Ladder Company Operations
Boston Fire Department
09.2022 - Current
- Developed curriculum and oversaw the implementation of Ladder Operations for refresher/Back to Basics training for skills preservation of the active firefighting force.
Acting District Fire Chief
Boston Fire Department
04.2013 - Current
- Duties of Acting District Chief were commanding 25 to 30 FF per incident upon initial alarm of fire.
Fire Captain
Boston Fire Department
05.1993 - Current
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Yard Captain
Boston Fire Department
01.2021 - 06.2021
Duties of Yard Captain was to direct twenty Academy Instructors to train ninety recruits.The disciplines covered were Pump Operations , Fire Attack,Aerial Ladder Operations, Ground Ladders,Forcible Entry,Search and Rescue,Roof Operations and Auto Extrication.
Department SOC/Tech Rescue
Boston Fire Department
01.2009 - 05.2012
Commanded Engine and Ladder Companies in the Dept. SOC/Tech Rescue and have familiarity in all disciplines of Technical Rescue.
Education
No Degree - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA2025
EMT
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05.1996
Skills
- US Army Combat Engineers/Heavy Equipment Operator 1985-1987 US Coastguard Law Enforcement/Cook 1987-1993 US Navy Reserve (Seabee Equipment Operator) 1997-2003 Honorably Discharged
Certification
Fire Instructor 1. Hazardous Materials Operational Firefighter I/II
Timeline
Lead Instructor Ladder Company Operations
Boston Fire Department
09.2022 - Current
Yard Captain
Boston Fire Department
01.2021 - 06.2021
Acting District Fire Chief
Boston Fire Department
04.2013 - Current
Department SOC/Tech Rescue
Boston Fire Department
01.2009 - 05.2012
Fire Captain
Boston Fire Department
05.1993 - Current
No Degree - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Massasoit Community College
EMT
Bunker Hill Community College
Fire Instructor 1. Hazardous Materials Operational Firefighter I/II
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