Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Protection Inspector
Department Of Defence
Fort Eustis, VA
10.2009 - Current
Currently performing as Lead Fire Protection Inspector duties designed to detect and reduce or eliminate fire hazards in high fire expectancy area.
Develops and conducts extensive fire protection and prevention education and training programs.
Inspects, tests, and corrects deficiencies on variety of fire protection systems, many of which are complex or designed for specific operation or hazardous condition, (e.g., Carbon Dioxide Cascade Systems, halon total flood systems, FM-200 systems, range hood systems, heat rise detection systems, and interlock systems).
Reviews engineering plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, and extension of existing structures.
Develops and maintains variety of documentation. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in manner that enhances safety of work environment.
Maintains production records to be used in preparing reports.
Explains fire codes to help design professionals, contractors and others avoid code violations.
Provides team support of fire suppression to ensure all structural and non-structural fires are controlled and extinguished.
Assistant Fire Chief
WSLLC Fire And Emergency Services
Mosul, Iraq
02.2008 - 02.2009
Participated with Fire Chief in planning, organizing, and administrating within activities of fire prevention and protection programs of installation to include: fire prevention regulations, training programs, and similar procedures to alleviate current fire hazards, formulation of pre-fire plans and prearranged operating procedures for control of fires, and establishment of educational programs to promote fire consciousness of personnel on Post which involved conducting lectures, demonstrations, orientation classes in fire prevention measures, and fire fighting techniques.
acted as on scene commander during structural, aircraft, medical, and hazardous material incidents.
Conducted formal investigation of each fire, established cause, point of origin, contributing factors, extent of damage, and monetary estimate of damage.
Reviewed work performed by subordinates for accomplishment of objectives, work methods, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Fire Protection Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
Various Locations
11.1987 - 02.2008
Responded to fires and other emergencies in structures, aircraft, wildland, rescue, vehicle fires and emergency medical response.
Established command and perform duties as Incident Commander.
Distributed and balanced workload among firefighters, responsible for vehicle and inventory inspections at beginning of every duty day, and assisted progress or upon completion for compliance with instructions, procedures, or deadlines.
Responded to fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, wildland fires and hazardous materials incidents directing crew to perform firefighting tasks, placement of apparatus, and coordinates operation of fire crew.
Conducted public safety education, building inspections, and pre-incident planning. Directed and participated in shift training programs, provided EMS related instruction to firefighters and other EMTs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health / Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2012
Skills
Inspections
Training leadership
Safety planning
Teambuilding
Flexible & Adaptable
Detail-oriented
Verbal and written communication
Multitasking abilities
First Aid/CPR
Organization and Time management
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician-B 27 Jul 2009
Timeline
Fire Protection Inspector
Department Of Defence
10.2009 - Current
Assistant Fire Chief
WSLLC Fire And Emergency Services
02.2008 - 02.2009
Fire Protection Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
11.1987 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health / Fire Science