Paul Chocola
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Battalion Chief with 30 years of fire service experience, seeking the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Adept at strategic planning, emergency response coordination, and personnel management. Committed to ensure safety and well-being of the community through effective leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Village of Oak Lawn
11.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate emergency response efforts, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and effective communication.
- Spearhead training programs to enhance skills and readiness of firefighting personnel.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize departmental operations and achieve organizational goals.
- Collaborate with local agencies and stakeholders as to foster community partnership and enhance emergency preparedness.
- Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
Fire Captain
Village of Oak Lawn
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing personnel, equipment, and budgetary consideration.
- Implementing innovative firefighting techniques and technologies to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Conduct thorough incident investigations, providing detailed reports for analysis and improvement.
Fire Lieutenant
Village of Oak Lawn
04.2017 - 02.2023
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgement in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Fire Engineer
Village of Oak Lawn
11.2012 - 04.2017
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks
Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Oak Lawn
04.1993 - 11.2012
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Studies/Meteorology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.1993
Skills
- Assessment and Prioritization
- Budgeting Process
- Personnel Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Staff Scheduling
- Resources Allocation
- Records Management
- Training Programs
- Emergency Communications
Certification
- EMT-Paramedic
- Specialized Technical Rescue Instructor
- FD Safety Officer
- Lead Instructor EMS
- NIMS ICS100–200–300–400–700–800
- Advanced Fire Officer
- Training Program Manager
- Instructor 1, 2, & 3
- Rescue Task Force Instructor
- Fire Apparatus Engineer Instructor IDOT
- Local 3405 Health and Safety Advisor
- NFPA 1403 Instructor
- Hazardous Material Incident Command and Technician
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Village of Oak Lawn
11.2023 - Current
Fire Captain
Village of Oak Lawn
02.2023 - 11.2023
Fire Lieutenant
Village of Oak Lawn
04.2017 - 02.2023
Fire Engineer
Village of Oak Lawn
11.2012 - 04.2017
Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Oak Lawn
04.1993 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Studies/Meteorology
University of North Dakota
- EMT-Paramedic
- Specialized Technical Rescue Instructor
- FD Safety Officer
- Lead Instructor EMS
- NIMS ICS100–200–300–400–700–800
- Advanced Fire Officer
- Training Program Manager
- Instructor 1, 2, & 3
- Rescue Task Force Instructor
- Fire Apparatus Engineer Instructor IDOT
- Local 3405 Health and Safety Advisor
- NFPA 1403 Instructor
- Hazardous Material Incident Command and Technician
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