Philip Bascetta
WInsted,CT
Summary
At the Town of Winchester, I spearheaded improvements in emergency response times and firefighter training efficiency, leveraging my expertise in emergency management and strong leadership skills. My initiatives in developing a highly successful training program and enhancing inter-departmental communication protocols significantly boosted operational effectiveness and team collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Fire Chief Training Officer
Town of Winchester
02.2003 - Current
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on leadership and professional development opportunities within the fire service.
- Improved emergency response times by streamlining communication protocols between departments and personnel.
- Assisted with training and development of new firefighters through development of extensive job-related modules.
- Established strong relationships with neighboring jurisdictions through mutual aid agreements and collaborative training efforts.
- Commanded squad throughout duration of active fires in order to combat fire, eliminate danger and assist those in need.
- Established and continued communication with local government to maintain positive relationship.
- Taught lessons to area school children about fire safety.
- Collaborated with local community groups to promote fire safety awareness and prevention initiatives.
- Enhanced training programs for firefighters, resulting in increased efficiency during real-life emergencies.
- Evaluated firefighter performance during training exercises, identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback for skill enhancement.
- Developed comprehensive disaster preparedness plans to minimize community impact during natural disasters or major incidents.
- Organized regular community outreach events such as open houses or educational workshops to increase public engagement with the fire service.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of existing training programs, making adjustments as necessary to maintain effectiveness and relevance.
- Boosted team morale and collaboration through effective communication strategies and team-building exercises during training sessions.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed trainings, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Delivered high-quality presentations on various topics, using compelling visuals to enhance understanding and engagement among volunteers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oliver Wolcott Tech
Torrington, CT06-2003
Skills
- Incident command
- Fire suppression
- Public safety
- Emergency management
- Rescue operations
- Records management
- Training programs
- Personnel training
- New construction sites
- Fire strategy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Crew leadership
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Safety management
- Equipment operation
- Crew training
- CPR certified
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Incident reporting
- Staff training
- Fire department maintenance
- Policy enforcement
- Training oversight
- Performance evaluation
Timeline
Assistant Fire Chief Training Officer
Town of Winchester
02.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oliver Wolcott Tech
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