Raymond Gill
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Proactive Fire Instructor with expertise in emergency response coordination, fire safety compliance education, and training program development. Strong leadership and communication skills enhance team preparedness for diverse emergency scenarios. Committed to fostering teamwork and confidence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Instructor
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute at University of MD
Beltsville, Maryland
10.2022 - Current
- Instructed fire rescue students at University of Maryland training sites
- Developed lesson plans for Maryland Fire Rescue Institute courses
- Demonstrated suppression, rescue, and emergency response procedures
- Maintained training equipment, props, and protective gear
- Delivered classroom instruction on fire behavior and safety
- Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.
- Evaluated student performance during practical skill drills
- Prepared lesson plans, course materials, and assessments for fire instructor courses.
Real Estate Agent
Hyatt and Company Real Estate
Elkridge, Maryland
04.2016 - Current
- Advised buyers and sellers on Hyatt and Company Real Estate transactions.
- Prepared listing presentations, market analyses, and property pricing recommendations.
- Coordinated showings, open houses, and client property tours.
Fire Captain
Baltimore County Fire Department
Towson, Maryland
02.2000 - 02.2026
- Led emergency response operations for Baltimore County Fire Department incidents
- Directed crew assignments during fire suppression and rescue activities
- Performed incident safety officer role on complex incidents with multi jurisdictional responses.
- Supervised station personnel, schedules, payroll, FMLA , injury and accident reporting/ investigations and daily readiness checks.
- Fire instructor who taught all Fire, safety and emergency driver programs
- Instructed fire service recruits using department training standards and academy procedures.
- Developed lesson plans for classroom and live-fire emergency response training.
- Demonstrated firefighting techniques, safety practices, and equipment handling.
- Evaluated trainee performance during drills, exams, and scenario exercises.
- Prepared training materials, manuals, and equipment for fire service classes.
- Mentored firefighters on emergency tactics, accountability, and professional conduct.
- Optimized training curriculum while utilizing instructional techniques, team exercises, group discussions, and lectures.
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance in accordance with company policies.
Education
Firefighter, Instructor, Inspector, Health And Safety - Fire Science
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD 01.1994 - 02.2000
Lansdowne High School
Halethorpe, MDSome College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSkills
- Incident command
- Live fire training
- Emergency management
- Rescue operations coordination
- Emergency response coordination
- Fire code enforcement
- Fire Inspections
- Hazard assessment
- Hazardous materials management
- Accident investigation
- Emergency management
- Rescue operations coordination
- Leadership development
- Decision-making under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Building construction
- Communication and teamwork
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident command management
- Communication and teamwork
- Incident command management
Timeline
Fire Instructor
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute at University of MD
10.2022 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Hyatt and Company Real Estate
04.2016 - Current
Fire Captain
Baltimore County Fire Department
02.2000 - 02.2026
Firefighter, Instructor, Inspector, Health And Safety - Fire Science
University of Maryland, College Park
01.1994 - 02.2000
Lansdowne High School
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Anne Arundel Community College