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Richard Graf

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

I started in Emergency management in 1993 when I finished school as a Paramedic and earned my state certification. In 1997 I was hired as a firefighter with The City of Jacksonville and worked for 25yrs until retirement. I was promoted to LT. in 2005 after that I would supervise 3-5 personnel on a daily basis.

I started my beekeeping business in 2009 and have gradually built it to around 500 hives. Obviously up and down some depeding on the season. I make every beekeeping decision myself. I do have some part time help from family members but, I have never had any paid employees.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Apiary Manager

Miss BEE Haven Apiary
01.2009 - Current

I started beekeeping in 2009 with 4 hives and have built up to 400 to 600 over the years. I do everything myself from raising queens to extracting honey. I do have occasional help from family members but, I make all the beekeeping decisions. I have sent hives to California for almond pollination and North Dakota for honey crop share. I am hands on with every aspect of the beekeeping business.

Firefighter

City Of Jacksonville
12.1997 - 11.2022
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.

Education

No Degree - Private Pesticide Applicator

FDACS
Tallahassee, FL
10-2024

No Degree - Paramedic

St. Augustine Tech.
St. Augustine Florida
08-1993

High School

Keystone Heights High School
Keystone Heights, FL
06-1990

Skills

    Between running a beekeeping business and being a Fire/ Lieutenant I have learned how to communicate even when the current situation may not be an easy topic Fire fighting a being an apiary inspector have a lot in common when it comes to dealing with the public I have learned a lot by building a beekeeping business from scratch

Timeline

Apiary Manager

Miss BEE Haven Apiary
01.2009 - Current

Firefighter

City Of Jacksonville
12.1997 - 11.2022

No Degree - Private Pesticide Applicator

FDACS

No Degree - Paramedic

St. Augustine Tech.

High School

Keystone Heights High School

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