Patrick J Finnerty
Lake Grove
Summary
Dynamic fire service leader with a proven track record at Centereach Fire Department, enhancing operational efficiency and community safety. Skilled in workforce planning and volunteer management, I developed impactful training programs and collaborated with local agencies to elevate fire safety awareness. Committed to teamwork and continuous improvement in emergency response capabilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Centereach Fire District Commissioner
Centereach Fire Department
01.2025 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within fire department.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for community safety programs.
- Developed and implemented training programs for volunteer firefighters to improve response capabilities.
- Collaborated with local government agencies to promote fire safety awareness across the community.
Fire Watcher
Long Island Fire Watch
03.2020 - Current
- Monitored hazardous areas to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of fire prevention equipment and emergency exits.
- Evaluated site conditions regularly, adjusting monitoring strategies as needed for safety enhancement.
Volunteer Firefighter
Centereach Fire Department
03.1992 - Current
- Responded effectively to emergency calls, ensuring rapid deployment of firefighting resources.
- Conducted safety inspections on fire equipment, maintaining operational readiness and compliance with regulations.
- Led training sessions for new recruits, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop emergency response plans and improve community safety protocols.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating the public on fire prevention and safety measures.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Minimized risk of accidents on scene by following established protocols regarding traffic control management.
- Strengthened firefighter skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending workshops or conferences related to the field.
- Upheld high levels of readiness while on call, ensuring timely response to any potential emergencies.
Returns Clerk
United Parcel Service, UPS
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Processed and managed returns efficiently, ensuring timely resolution of customer inquiries.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by updating return statuses in tracking systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline return workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on returned items to ensure compliance with company standards.
Service Provider
United Parcel Service, UPS
11.1989 - 07.2023
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays.
- Managed daily package sorting and delivery operations to ensure timely service.
- Implemented best practices for package handling to minimize damage during transit.
Education
No Degree - Architecture
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYHigh School Diploma -
Centereach High School
Centereach, NY06-1986
Skills
- Social media
- Volunteer management
- Workforce planning
- Good judgment
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Fire Fighter 1 Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- High Angle Rescue Certification
- N.Y.S Apparatus Pump Operator
- CPR Certified
- ICS 100,200,700,800
Timeline
Centereach Fire District Commissioner
Centereach Fire Department
01.2025 - Current
Returns Clerk
United Parcel Service, UPS
05.2020 - 07.2023
Fire Watcher
Long Island Fire Watch
03.2020 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Centereach Fire Department
03.1992 - Current
Service Provider
United Parcel Service, UPS
11.1989 - 07.2023
No Degree - Architecture
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Centereach High School