Paul Divelbiss
Mount Holly
Summary
Battalion Chief/Lead Firefighter with proven leadership in emergency response and team coordination. Developed upcoming officers and new fireman/Airman guiding them through the path of the Air Force and Fire Department, ensuring safety and compliance with local and nation standards.
Served in OEF/OIF, Operation Spartan Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom during my career in the United States Air Force. Deployed a total of seven times during my tenure.
Knowledgeable Firefighter with strong background in emergency response and incident management. Successfully led multiple teams through critical operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to manage high-stress situations while fostering team collaboration and adaptability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
USAF
Mount Holly, NJ
05.2018 - 06.2026
- Led firefighting at duty stations.
- NCOIC of Training - Developed and maintained Training for 160+ individuals.
- NCOIC of Dispatch - Ensured continuity of the civilian and military dispatchers. Ensures ART was tracked and revised.
- Team Lead on two consecutive deployments for 12 personnel.
- WIT member for JBMDL Fire Department
- Mentored junior officers, fostering leadership skills and enhancing overall battalion effectiveness in high-pressure situations when I was the Training Officer.
- Military Battalion Chief for the Military side due to shortfall of people qualified/certified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
Crescent City, CASkills
- - Fire Fighter I/II
- - Airport Firefighter
- - EMT
- - Hazmat Awareness/Tech/Incident Commander
- - Rescue I/II
- - Instructor I/II
- - Officer I/II
- - Inspector I/II
- - NIMS 100/200/300/400/700/800 NIMS 300/400 Instructor
- - Driver Operator ARFF/Pumper/MWS/Aerial
- - Telecom I/II
- - AFTP
Certification
Airport Firefighter
Driver/Operator Aerial
Driver/Operator ARFF
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
Driver/Operator Pumper
Fire Department Health and Safety Officer
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Firefighter I and II
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazmat Awareness and Operations
Public Telecommunicator I/II
Rescue Technician I
Rescue Technician II
Aircraft Fire Training Facility
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Incident Command System 300
Incident Command System 400
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Battalion Chief
USAF
05.2018 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School