Paul Michael Jurkovac
Austin,TX
Summary
Seasoned Training Officer in AFD adept at creating new training to meet changing fire demands. Forward-thinking and resourceful instructor with 23 years of related fire department experience. Pursuing new professional challenges with room for advancement.
The most important part of being a seasoned officer in any fire department is to focus on the younger generation and prepare them for a job that is becoming even more demanding.
We as older ffs should never be selfish in our own endeavors unless its a direct benefit for those entering or currently in this line of work.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Austin Fire Department
07.2001 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Maintain proficiency for fire crews and myself in a wide range of call types: medical, special operation, wildland, etc
- Utilized as Acting Capt. / Division Sup for technical expertise
Training Lieutenant
OakHill Fire Academy
01.2008 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Hired Instructors
- Created course content in Specialized Training
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Austin Community College
Austin, TX2024
Bachelor of Science - History
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL09.1992
Skills
Fire Instructor 3
Hazmat Tech
Company Officer 2
Inspector 1
Current member of TIFMAS
Engine Boss NWCG
Faller 3 NWCG
Former member of Texas Task Force 1 USAR
Ropes 1 and 2
Boat
Structural Collapse
Timeline
Training Lieutenant
OakHill Fire Academy
01.2008 - 10.2021
Lieutenant
Austin Fire Department
07.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Austin Community College
Bachelor of Science - History
University of West Alabama
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