Richelle D. Wallace

Founder, CEO

Inspire Consulting Group

Our primary interest is consulting Public Safety Departments, fire and law enforcement, in their hiring and promotional processes
We provide and fair and equitable process that provides career opportunities as well as promotional opportunities for minorities
We ensure the demographics of the Public Safety personnel reflect the demographics in that city or county as much as possible, with qualified minority individuals

Workforce Development Coach

Urban League of Hampton Roads

08.2016 - 12.2016

Assists with outreach and marketing activities to recruit program participants based on eligibility requirements
Conducts client intake and exits
Schedules and conducts one-on-one interviews for screening purposes
Assists with coordinating program related events and activities
Assists students in completing and updating their Individual Career and Education Plans
Monitors individual participation and progress in the program
Works closely with program staff, community and employment partners
Facilitates education, job readiness related workshops and life skills training
Assists in the coordination of guest speakers and facilitators
Works with the program manager to track participants’ milestones for incentives
Visits work sites during paid on-the-job training component
Works with the program manager to identify work sites for paid on-the-job training opportunities that will lead to permanent employment
Identifies community resources that will be beneficial to program participants
Coordinates transportation and childcare needs
Positively represents the agency, program and participants
Prepares data for the completion of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Performs related tasks as required

Fire Captain

City Of Hampton

01.1997 - 11.2015

Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
Perform advanced life support, medical activities, and provides other assistance as required.
Direct work of subordinates pending arrival of a superior officer.
Determine and supervise methods of fire suppression including laying of lines, direction and pressure of water streams, placement of apparatus, ladders, ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persons, and salvage activities.
Supervise daily maintain of departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities to ensure response readiness.
Instruct and drill personnel in duties, use of tools, raising of ladders, and rescue work.
Review and provide consultation regarding disciplinary actions.
Monitor activities to ensure conduct and performance conform to departmental standards.
Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and local laws and ordinances.
Respond to multiple alarm emergencies and assume command in the absence of superior officers.
Participate in the operation of departmental in-service training.
Prepare a variety of reports and records.
. Perform the duties of subordinate personnel as needed.
Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field.
Represent the department in a variety of State, County and City meetings.
Coordinate activities with other supervisors or other City departments and exchange information with other fire departments.
Maintain contact with the general public, department officers, and other City officials in the performance of fire department activities.
Survey the incident and validates preliminary evaluation information to include type of release (spill, explosion, or fire), and the hazardous substance involved. Takes or continues action necessary to control the risk, and secure the scene appropriately.
Collect and interpret hazard and response information from Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information, emergency information centers, databases, and other technical resources.
Ensure the emergency response component of the Emergency Action Plan and the Incident command System is implemented.
Confirm the characteristics of the hazardous substance, as well associated hazards such as toxic fumes. Determine the extent of damage to containers or other storage sites. Predict the likely behavior of released material and the potential impact if other unstable materials are involved. Take appropriate action to mitigate hazards identified. Estimate the size of the endangered area, and implements institutional controls such as evacuation and area closures.
Perform advanced mitigation, control, and confinement operations required to control the spill, and stop the release, or otherwise contain the hazardous substance such as cooling, plugging or patching containers, applying diluting sprays or neutralizing agents, and constructing dams, dykes, or channels.
Participate in rescue operations and provides emergency medical treatment within the scope of certification and training.
Cooperate with and assists other emergency response resources. Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to all safety procedures.
Participate in decontamination/cleanup operations, and post-incident activities.
Account for, utilizes, maintains, and performs minor repair for all issued equipment.
Participate in briefings, receives situation reports and stays informed of mission objectives and status changes.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
Exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines.
Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Apply standard firefighting and emergency care techniques to specific situations.
Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations by using good judgment, self-discipline and courtesy.
Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.
Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing dynamic training programs tailored to unique needs of fire department.
Fostered team-oriented environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development among junior firefighters.
Spearheaded community outreach programs to educate public on fire safety, resulting in noticeable decrease in preventable fire incidents.
Led critical incident debriefings, fostering culture of continuous improvement and resilience among crew members.
Crafted and executed fire suppression strategies that minimized damage to property and environment.
Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Founder, CEO

Workforce Development Coach

Fire Captain

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Skills

Timeline

Workforce Development Coach

Fire Captain

Founder, CEO

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

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