Robert Taylor
Muldrow,OK
Summary
Fire Marshal with extensive experience at Fort Smith Fire Department, specializing in fire safety inspections and community education. Proven track record in developing fire prevention programs and leading training initiatives. Skilled in hazardous materials response and team leadership, enhancing safety compliance and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain- Training Division
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Develop and implement training evolutions for the department.
- Deliver classes and instruction for all ranks.
- Coordinate classes for department members delivered by outside instructors.
- Develop and conduct proficiency standards for department members at all ranks.
- Conduct testing and evaluations for promotion to ranked positions.
Captain 12 Company/ C-Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Carried out duties of a company officer to include responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, public service requests.
- Supervision of the members of company assigned to that station and shift.
- Conduct and participate in company level training evolutions.
- Evaluations of the members of the company assigned to that station and shift.
- Safeguard and maintain assets assigned to that company and shift.
Fire Marshal
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention programs to educate the community on safety practices.
- Investigated fires to determine origin and cause, providing valuable information for future prevention efforts.
- Conducted educational seminars and training sessions for businesses and schools, raising awareness on fire safety practices.
- Improved fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and enforcing compliance with codes and regulations.
- Reviewed construction plans to ensure the correct use of fire and building codes.
Captain Pumper 2/ C Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Carried out duties of a company officer to include responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, public service, requests.
- Supervision of the members of company assigned to that station and shift.
- Conduct and participate in company level training evolutions.
- Evaluations of members of the company assigned to that station and shift.
- Safeguard and maintain assets assigned to that company and shift.
Captain Pumper 6/ C- Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Carried out duties of a company officer to include responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, public service requests.
- Supervision of the members of company assigned to that station and shift.
- Conduct and participate in company level training evolutions.
- Evaluations of the members of the company assigned to that station and shift.
- Safeguard and maintain assets assigned to that company and shift.
Fire Marshal
Fort Smith Fire Department
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention programs to educate the community on safety practices.
- Investigated fire to determine origin and cause, providing valuable information for future prevention efforts.
- Conducted educational seminars, and training sessions for businesses and schools, raising awareness on fire safety practices.
- Improved fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and enforcing compliance with codes and regulations.
- Review construction plans to ensure correct use of fire and building codes.
Battalion Chief- Training Division
Fort Smith Fire Department
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Develop and implement training evolutions for the department.
- Deliver classes and instruction for all ranks.
- Coordinate classes for department members delivered by outside instructors.
- Develop and conduct proficiency standards for department members at all ranks.
- Conduct testing and evaluations for promotion to ranked positions.
Captain Pumper 1/ C-Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Carried out duties of a company officer to include responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, public service requests.
- Supervision of the members of the company assigned to that station and shift.
- conduct and participate in company level training evolutions.
- Evaluations of members of the company assigned to that station and shift.
- Safeguard and maintain assets assigned to that company and shift.
Captain Ladder 1/ C -Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Carried out duties of a company officer to include responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, public service requests.
- Supervision of the members of company assigned to that station and shift.
- Conduct and participate in company level training evolutions.
- Evaluations of members of the company assigned to that station and shift.
- safeguard and maintain assets assigned to that company and shift.
Driver Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Pumper 1 /C-Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2007 - 12.2012
- Maintained vehicle in optimal condition through regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Operated apparatus while responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, public service request.
- Participate in training evolutions and classes to maintain proficiency.
Firefighter Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Pumper 1 /C- Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2002 - 04.2007
- Participated in fire suppression, auto extrication, medical calls, public service requests.
- Participated in training evolutions and training courses.
- Maintain and care of station, apparatus, and equipment.
Education
Firefighter
Southern Arkansas Tech University
Camden, ARNo Degree - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR06-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Response
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR06-2016
No Degree - Bomb Technician
FBI Hazardous Devices School
Huntsville, AL08-2005
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Team member 2003-2023
- Bomb Squad Team member 2004-2022
- Swift Water Rescue Team member 2003-2022
- Honor Guard Member 2007- Present
- Dive Team Member 2003-2022
- Uniform Committee member
- Truck Design member for Rescue 1, Bomb Response Vehicle x2, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Ladder 3, Ladder 4, Pumper 5, Pumper 8, Pumper 10
Timeline
Fire Marshal
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2024 - Current
Captain Pumper 2/ C Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2023 - 04.2024
Captain Pumper 6/ C- Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
10.2018 - 04.2023
Fire Marshal
Fort Smith Fire Department
10.2017 - 10.2018
Captain- Training Division
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2017 - 10.2017
Captain 12 Company/ C-Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
08.2016 - 10.2017
Battalion Chief- Training Division
Fort Smith Fire Department
05.2016 - 08.2016
Captain Pumper 1/ C-Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
05.2013 - 05.2016
Captain Ladder 1/ C -Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
12.2012 - 05.2013
Driver Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Pumper 1 /C-Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2007 - 12.2012
Firefighter Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Pumper 1 /C- Shift
Fort Smith Fire Department
04.2002 - 04.2007
Firefighter
Southern Arkansas Tech University
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Response
Southern Arkansas University
No Degree - Bomb Technician
FBI Hazardous Devices School