Summary
Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Robert Meadows

Mount Gilead,Ohio

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.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain

Berlin
03.2020 - Current
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

Director

North Central Ohio Fire Training Academy
09.2015 - Current
  • Write knowledge exams for firefighter level 1 and 2 courses
  • Embodied and advocated school's mission, vision, expectations and values.
  • Provided support to new and veteran teachers to maximize student learning.
  • Hired, supervised and evaluated teaching faculty and support staff.
  • Demonstrated tenacity and persistence in pursuit of solutions to maximize student achievement.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.

Firefighter

Mount Gilead Fire Department
01.2014 - Current
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.

Captain

Perry-Congress Joint Fire District
06.2006 - 01.2022
  • Fire Suppression, Auto Extrication, Operate and Maintain Equipment, wrote and was awarded approximately $15,000 in grant funds, developed and implemented a training program, and helped develop and implement an annual physical fitness program.

Firefighter

Marion City Fire Department
01.2017 - 04.2020
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science

Kaplan Online University

High School Diploma - undefined

Northmor High School

No Degree - Robotics And Engineering

Pioneer Career Technology Center
Shelby, OH

Skills

  • Team Interaction
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Report Preparation
  • Incident Safety
  • Emergency Communications
  • File and Records Management
  • Staff Development
  • Fire Department Procedures
  • Fire Pump Operation
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Educational Programs
  • Training Program Participation

Certification

FF Level II, Fire Service Instructor, Live Fire Instructor, Hazmat Operations level, NIMS 100 and 700, EMT-B

Timeline

Captain

Berlin
03.2020 - Current

Firefighter

Marion City Fire Department
01.2017 - 04.2020

Director

North Central Ohio Fire Training Academy
09.2015 - Current

Firefighter

Mount Gilead Fire Department
01.2014 - Current

Captain

Perry-Congress Joint Fire District
06.2006 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science

Kaplan Online University

High School Diploma - undefined

Northmor High School

No Degree - Robotics And Engineering

Pioneer Career Technology Center
Robert Meadows