Peter Ashcraft
Nogales,AZ
Summary
At the City of Nogales Fire Department, I led initiatives that significantly enhanced emergency response efficiency and community safety. My expertise in emergency management and strong leadership skills resulted in streamlined operations, improved interagency coordination, and a notable reduction in preventable fires.
I am a dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City of Nogales Fire Department
07.1996 - 07.2023
- Advocated for additional funding from city officials to enhance training facilities and acquire state-of-the-art firefighting equipment.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Spearheaded a fire prevention campaign within the community, reducing property damage and personal injuries from preventable fires.
- Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.
- Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Contributed to regional disaster planning efforts, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters and other potential crises.
- Enhanced emergency response efficiency by implementing streamlined communication protocols within the department.
- Coordinated mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, optimizing resource-sharing during large-scale events or emergencies beyond individual capacities.
- Championed mental health initiatives among firefighters, establishing support networks for stress management and emotional wellbeing.
- Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
- Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Directed work of 30 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Education
Asymmetric Threats; Challenging Active Shooter
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Phoenix, Arizona09.2015
Explosive Hazard Recognition
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Tucson, United States05.2011
Fire Ground Tactics And Procedures
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Phoenix, United States09.2009
Instructor Evaluator
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Gila River, United States08.2009
Fire Instructor I
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Phoenix, United States09.2008
Hazardous Materials Technician
United States Department of Energy
Tucson, United States06.2003
Fire/Arson Investigation
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Phoenix, United States09.2000
Fire Inspector Parts I&II
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Phoenix, United States07.1999
Firefighter II
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Tucson, United States11.1997
Fire Fighter I
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Tucson, United States11.1997
Emergency Medical Technician
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Tucson, United States03.1997
High School Diploma -
Nogales High School
Nogales, AZ06.1988
Skills
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Incident Command
- Emergency Management
- Fire prevention
- Personnel Management
- Interagency Coordination
- Fire inspection suppression
- Technical Rescue
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Crew Leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Building inspection
- Emergency medical treatment
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Disaster management
- Firefighting operations
Accomplishments
September, 2004 Letter of Commendation from the Nogales Fire Department Chief for entering a flooded wash and saving the lives of a mother and two daughters.
2015 Veterans of Foreign Wars: Fire Fighter of the Year for saving the life of a four year old child that drowned in a hot tub while off duty.
2015 Banner University Hospital: Southern Arizona EMS Provider of The Year for saving the life of a four year old child that drowned in a hot tub while off duty.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fire Captain
City of Nogales Fire Department
07.1996 - 07.2023
Asymmetric Threats; Challenging Active Shooter
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Explosive Hazard Recognition
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Fire Ground Tactics And Procedures
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Instructor Evaluator
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Fire Instructor I
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Hazardous Materials Technician
United States Department of Energy
Fire/Arson Investigation
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Fire Inspector Parts I&II
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Firefighter II
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Fire Fighter I
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
Emergency Medical Technician
Arizona Center For Fire Service Excellence
High School Diploma -
Nogales High School
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