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Raymond Burden

Denver,CO

Summary

Proven leader and skilled communicator, adept in inspection reporting and training, honed through roles with the Denver Fire Department and US Army Reserve. Expert in conducting thorough visual inspections, ensuring compliance and safety. Successfully educated community members and professionals, demonstrating exceptional quality control and mentoring abilities. Achieved significant interagency rapport, showcasing a results-driven approach to fire prevention and safety education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Prevention Inspector

Denver Fire Department, Fire Preventions
06.2016 - Current

Conducted comprehensive fire safety inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.


Written over 200 administrative warrants


I establish good rapport various city and state agencies and departments, including DPD, City Attorney’s Office , DPHE, CDPHE, MED, Excise and Licenses, Denver County Court, Denver City Mayors Office, Colorado State AGO, fellow inspectors, Engineers, and other licenses design professionals.


Educated community members through onsite in person instruction


Hosted and conducted Instruction through Ride-along, power point presentations, and in person mentoring of multiple City of Denver departments and staff as well as state officials, heads of departments, and members of foreign governments

Firefighter

Denver Fire Department
08.2011 - Current
  • Responded to emergency fire calls, performing firefighting duties to protect life and property.
  • Maintained EMS certifications.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls and performed lifesaving treatment.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations in hazardous conditions.
  • Maintained and operated firefighting equipment and apparatus.

Combat Medic (68W)

US Army Reserve
04.2009 - 04.2016

9mm Beretta and M-16 Range Coach/0351 Infantry Assaultman

US Marines Corps
08.1997 - 08.2001
  • Instructed on the use and markmanship of the M-16 and 9mm Beretta.
  • Utilized Explosives in infantry assaults on a basic marine infantry company level

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Visual inspections
  • Inspection Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Public Education and Outreach
  • Emergency Response Coordination

Certification

- Completed 17 hours of CFI training,

attended a ride along with arson investigators,

attended the Arson Advance Fire Investigation Seminar

- NFPA inspector 1

- ICC inspector 1

- Firefighter I & II

- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

- EMT basic national registry

- EMT basic state of Colorado

- EMS pediatric trauma Advance


Timeline

Fire Prevention Inspector

Denver Fire Department, Fire Preventions
06.2016 - Current

Firefighter

Denver Fire Department
08.2011 - Current

Combat Medic (68W)

US Army Reserve
04.2009 - 04.2016

9mm Beretta and M-16 Range Coach/0351 Infantry Assaultman

US Marines Corps
08.1997 - 08.2001

- Completed 17 hours of CFI training,

attended a ride along with arson investigators,

attended the Arson Advance Fire Investigation Seminar

- NFPA inspector 1

- ICC inspector 1

- Firefighter I & II

- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

- EMT basic national registry

- EMT basic state of Colorado

- EMS pediatric trauma Advance


Raymond Burden