Robert Downs
Rochester,NH
Summary
Experienced fire lieutenant with 20 years of firefighting and personnel management experience. Proven ability to lead a team of four subordinates effectively. Skilled in assessing fires, identifying hazards, and taking decisive action to protect assets and individuals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Dover Fire and Rescue
06.2011 - Current
- Respond to emergencies
- Manage scenes
- Provide medical care to sick or injured people
- Evaluate building construction and hazards
- Report writing
- Supervision
- Fire Investigations
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to achieve project objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout daily operations to maintain high levels of excellence in all aspects of work performed.
- Managed personnel for optimal productivity, ensuring proper training and adherence to protocols.
- Established clear expectations for staff members through effective communication and goal setting techniques.
Fire Investigator
NEFCO
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports on fire incidents, outlining investigation findings and potential safety recommendations.
- Identified arson cases through meticulous examination of burn patterns, debris analysis, and witness accounts.
- Assisted in the development of public education materials to promote fire prevention awareness within the community.
- Streamlined communication between various departments by implementing standardized procedures during investigations.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with witnesses, property owners, and first responders for accurate case documentation.
Fire Instructor
NH Fire Academy
04.2017 - Current
- Instruct Fire Classes
- Created engaging multimedia content to supplement traditional lectures, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
- Streamlined administrative processes related to course scheduling and enrollment, improving accessibility for prospective students.
- Led certification courses in various firefighting disciplines, increasing qualifications among department personnel.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Kept current on industry trends and advancements, integrating new information into course materials for an up-to-date curriculum.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Wakefield Fire and Rescue
06.2005 - 06.2011
- Respond to emergencies
- Manage scenes
- Provide medical care to sick or injured people
- Evaluate building construction and hazards
- Building Inspections
- Fire reporting
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY08-2024
Associates Degree - Fire Science
Lakes Region Community College
01.2022
Paramedic - undefined
SouthCoast Training
01.2010
Firefighter I - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2001
Firefighter II - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2005
Career Firefighter - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2006
Hazmat Technician - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2012
Driver Operator All Apparatus/EMS - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2006
Driver Operator Pumping Apparatus - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2012
Aerial Apparatus - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2017
Instructor I - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2016
Instructor II/III - undefined
NH Fire Academy
01.2017
No Degree - Fire Officer 1 And 2
New Hampshire Fire Academy
Concord, NH06-2021
Skills
- Knowledge in Building construction, Computers, Microsoft Office, Teaching, and operation of fire apparatus
- Incident safety analysis
- Emergency management facilitation
- Hazardous materials assessment
- Fire scene analysis
- Fire alarm system evaluation
- Fire protection systems evaluation
- Analysis of fire behavior
- Incident report writing
- Fire suppression tactics
- Electrical systems analysis
- Analytical problem-solving
Certification
IAAI - CFI - Certified Fire Investigator
NAFI - CFEI - Certified Fire Explosion Investigator
Timeline
Fire Investigator
NEFCO
09.2024 - Current
Fire Instructor
NH Fire Academy
04.2017 - Current
Lieutenant/Paramedic
Dover Fire and Rescue
06.2011 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Wakefield Fire and Rescue
06.2005 - 06.2011
Associates Degree - Fire Science
Lakes Region Community College
Paramedic - undefined
SouthCoast Training
Firefighter I - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Firefighter II - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Career Firefighter - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Hazmat Technician - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Driver Operator All Apparatus/EMS - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Driver Operator Pumping Apparatus - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Aerial Apparatus - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Instructor I - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Instructor II/III - undefined
NH Fire Academy
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation
Eastern Kentucky University
No Degree - Fire Officer 1 And 2
New Hampshire Fire Academy
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