Richard C. Black

Motivated and experienced fire service leader with 28 years of experience in firefighting, emergency response and fire prevention. Proven ability to command, motivate and and ensure the safety of the community. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency response, fire prevention and public relations. Dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in the fire service.

• Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
• Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
• Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
• Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.

• Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
• Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
• Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
• Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.

• Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
• Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
• Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
• Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
• Implemented fitness standards within the department that resulted in increased physical readiness among personnel.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Directed firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
• Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.