Pete Greco
Hasbrouck Heights
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hackensack Fire Captain
City Of Hackensack
02.2005 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
Hackensack Fire Inspector
City Of Hackensack
07.2007 - 07.2023
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Investigated causes of fires by collecting and preparing evidence and presenting evidence in court.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Developed and reviewed fire exit plans for new buildings.
- Administered frequent fire drills to evaluate fire exits, structures and proper functioning.
- Arranged for replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
- Tested sites and materials to establish facts such as burn patterns and flash points of materials.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Examined fire sites to gather evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood and accelerant residue.
- Manufactured preliminary and complete reports on fire origins and causes by observing scene and interviewing witnesses.
- Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.
- Conducted internal investigations to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
- Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- Assisted business, healthcare and educational facilities by writing and maintaining fire safety and evacuation plans.
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
02.1998 - 09.2009
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Educated interested individuals on military jobs and compared interests and ASVAB scores to potential career fields.
- Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on aircrafts.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on [Type] aircraft.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
- Implemented and improved processes to improve crew productivity and performance.
- Coordinated aircraft inspections and repairs to maintain applicable standards.
- Updated flight and maintenance logs with current, accurate information.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
- Directed aircraft fueling, loading and unloading operations.
- Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems to maintain equipment.
- Tracked aircraft performance and managed fuel usage.
- Monitored flight crew activities and coordinated schedules and assignments.
- Organized and led pre-flight briefings for crew members.
- Shuttled aircraft to and from depots for routine and urgent maintenance requirements.
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties and patrol flights.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Engaged in direct air-to-air combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises such as Red Flag.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL09.2004
Skills
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Alarm Reporting
- Municipal Codes
- Fire Assessment
- Hose Connections
- Safety Violations
- Prevention Activities
- Station Maintenance
- Fire Protection
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Fire Department Procedures
- Firefighting Operations
- Routine Maintenance
- Artificial Respiration
- Recording Violations
- Records Management Systems
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Medical Care
- Public Administration
- Educational Programs
- Suppression Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Dispatch Management
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Water Engineering
- Fire Inspection Suppression
- Disaster Management Planning
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Equipment Specifications
- Fire Suppression Coordination
- Fire Drill Management
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Public Education
- Staff Development
- New Construction Sites
- Standpipe Systems
- Precautionary Measures
- Damage, Danger and Loss Prevention
- Supply Procurement
- Scene Assessments
- Accident Reporting
Certification
Fire Inspector-July 2007-Present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hackensack Fire Inspector
City Of Hackensack
07.2007 - 07.2023
Hackensack Fire Captain
City Of Hackensack
02.2005 - Current
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
02.1998 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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