Robert Focht
Union City,NJ
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Wrote government grant and facilitated my department receiving a grant for new protective gear for 400 department members.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue
08.1980 - 07.2005
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06.1995
Skills
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Fire Department Procedures
- Public Education
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Critical Thinking
- Educational Programs
- Reading Comprehension
- Station Maintenance
- Public Administration
- Grant Writing
Certification
Certificate in copywriting, proofreading, and editing from New York University Extension Division
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Fire Captain
North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue
08.1980 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
New Jersey City University
Certificate in copywriting, proofreading, and editing from New York University Extension Division
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