Richard Broccolo
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Experienced Chief officer offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background in operations and administration. Self-driven, resourceful and results oriented professional, with a solid commitment to the overall mission of the organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief of Special Operations
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
01.2022 - Current
- Manage 4 operational programs within the fire department. Technical Rescue/Hazmat, Truck companies, Dive program, Rescue climbers. This includes onboarding new members, re-currency training, new equipment purchases, and expansion of services.
- Manage a team of 8 to train 75 Squad Technicians, 338 Truck qualified, 198 Divers, and 90 Rescue Climbers.
- Grew Special Operations budget from $883,000 in FY21 to $2.4 million in FY24
- Respond to high-risk technical rescue and hazardous material calls acting as on-scene liaison to command staff.
- Oversee the regional asset Mutual Aide Radio Communications team (MARC).
- Manage federal SHSP and UASI grants.
- Liaison to Task Force 4 Urban Search and Rescue team
- Expanded dive program by doubling the number of dive-capable units
- Expanded the rescue climber program growing the team from 60 to 90.
- Develop and manage a yearly budget for equipment, vehicles, training, and other recurring yearly expenses.
- Meet with external stakeholders to develop rescue plans for the unique attractions within Orange County.
- Work with federal agencies to coordinate dignitary visits and special events.
- Present updates and presentations to senior administration.
Battalion Chief
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversight of a battalion consisting of 6 fire stations, 16 apparatus and 60 assigned personnel
- Responded to and commanded all high-risk emergencies within the battalion
- Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Reviewed fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Provided leadership and development to members of the battalion.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as the ability to lead, establish goals, and attain results, in high-stress environments.
Lieutenant
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
11.2013 - 06.2019
- As a Lieutenant I was assigned to a special operations unit that responds to fires, technical rescue, explosive devices, WMD, hazardous material calls, and medical emergencies.
- These duties include structuring a daily routine for personnel, daily conference calls with special operations and battalion commanders, and daily administrative paperwork for payroll, training, incident reports, and facility incident plans.
- Acting as head authority on all hazardous materials and technical rescue calls, acting as a department liaison when responding with other agencies.
- Maintain a high morale and safe environment for personnel assigned to me.
- Setup remote hazmat monitoring for large-capacity events
- During my last 1.5 years as Lieutenant, I rode as acting Battalion Chief assigned to Battalion 2 assuming all Battalion Chief responsibilities
Engineer
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Assigned as the driver operator to a special operations unit that responds to fires, technical rescue, explosive devices, WMD, hazardous material calls, and medical emergencies.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained the apparatus and equipment for a state of readiness
- During my last 1.5 years as an Engineer, I worked in an acting capacity as a Lieutenant assigned to Squad 4.
Firefighter
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
02.2003 - 05.2009
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants, and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent it from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on the scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Firefighter
Brevard County Fire Rescue
10.2001 - 02.2003
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants, and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent it from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on the scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Waldorf College
Forest City, IA11.2013
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2011
Skills
- Records Management Systems
- Public Administration
- Safety Procedures
- Hazard Mitigation
- Manage Budgets
- Testing Standards
- Emergency Management
- Search and Rescue Operations
Accomplishments
Distinguished Service x 2
Lifesaving Award
Special Operations Ribbon
Unit Citation x 3
Affiliations
National Fire Protection Association - Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment technical committee member - NFPA 1855, 1858, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1975, 1983, 2500
Florida Task Force 4 Urban Search and Rescue Team - Safety Officer (16 year member)
-Deployed to Hurricane Harvey as a Rescue Specialist
Certification
Florida Firefighter I , II 12/00
Paramedic, Florida 11/16
State of FL Instructor III 11/13
Fire Officer I 5/10
FEMA Incident Command System -100,200,300,400,700,800
Hazmat Medic 07/20
Hazardous Material Technician 4/07
Risk Based Response Chemistry 12/11
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials 7/11
Radiological Fundamentals 08/11
Radiological Emergencies 02/02
Terrorism Incident Management and Emergency Procedure 11/12
Emergency Medical Technician 5/01
WMD Terrorism Operational Response 3/02
Emergency Response to Terrorism 10/08
AHA CPR
AHA ACLS
FSL - 380 Leadership
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 10/01
USAR Task Force Leader 01/13
USAR Planning and Tech Info Specialist 01/13
USAR Safety Officer 01/13
USAR Swift Water Rescue Technician 8/09
USAR Trench Rescue Technician 4/07
USAR Structural Collapse Technician 11/06
USAR Confined Space Technician 9/06
USAR Rope Rescue Technician 8/06
USAR Vehicle Machinery Rescue Technician 2/07
USAR Search Specialist 3/10
USAR Heavy Equipment Rigging Specialist 6/10
Introduction to Command 1/08
Building Construction 12/08
Course Delivery 8/07
Course Design 10/12
Construction Documents and Plans 2/09
Company Officer 10/09
Codes and Standards 1/09
Principles of EMS 12/09
Legal Aspects of the Fire Service 09/12
Leadership 6/12
Live Fire Adjunct Instructor 1/09
Timeline
Battalion Chief of Special Operations
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
01.2022 - Current
Battalion Chief
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
06.2019 - 01.2022
Lieutenant
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
11.2013 - 06.2019
Engineer
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
05.2009 - 06.2013
Firefighter
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
02.2003 - 05.2009
Firefighter
Brevard County Fire Rescue
10.2001 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Waldorf College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Florida Firefighter I , II 12/00
Paramedic, Florida 11/16
State of FL Instructor III 11/13
Fire Officer I 5/10
FEMA Incident Command System -100,200,300,400,700,800
Hazmat Medic 07/20
Hazardous Material Technician 4/07
Risk Based Response Chemistry 12/11
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials 7/11
Radiological Fundamentals 08/11
Radiological Emergencies 02/02
Terrorism Incident Management and Emergency Procedure 11/12
Emergency Medical Technician 5/01
WMD Terrorism Operational Response 3/02
Emergency Response to Terrorism 10/08
AHA CPR
AHA ACLS
FSL - 380 Leadership
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 10/01
USAR Task Force Leader 01/13
USAR Planning and Tech Info Specialist 01/13
USAR Safety Officer 01/13
USAR Swift Water Rescue Technician 8/09
USAR Trench Rescue Technician 4/07
USAR Structural Collapse Technician 11/06
USAR Confined Space Technician 9/06
USAR Rope Rescue Technician 8/06
USAR Vehicle Machinery Rescue Technician 2/07
USAR Search Specialist 3/10
USAR Heavy Equipment Rigging Specialist 6/10
Introduction to Command 1/08
Building Construction 12/08
Course Delivery 8/07
Course Design 10/12
Construction Documents and Plans 2/09
Company Officer 10/09
Codes and Standards 1/09
Principles of EMS 12/09
Legal Aspects of the Fire Service 09/12
Leadership 6/12
Live Fire Adjunct Instructor 1/09
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