Roberto Alicea
Ashburnham,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA
03.1997 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness of fire department services.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
- Attended meetings with city officials to discuss strategic planning initiatives.
- Assisted in developing short-term and long-term objectives for the Fire Department.
- Organized training programs for firefighters in accordance with NFPA standards.
- Reviewed building plans for code compliance prior to issuing permits for construction projects.
- Supervised daily operations of all shifts to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
- Managed inventory control of equipment used by firefighters during emergencies.
- Conducted investigations into causes of fires or hazardous material incidents.
- Maintained positive relationships with community members, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Investigated complaints regarding violations of safety codes or other regulations.
- Evaluated staff performance on a regular basis to maintain high service quality levels.
- Provided leadership, direction and management of the Fire Department personnel and operations.
- Coordinated emergency response activities with other local, state, and federal agencies.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05-2000
Skills
- Disaster preparedness
- Organizational Development
- Personnel Management
- Media Relations
- Operational leadership
- Code enforcement
- Fire prevention
- Emergency Management
- Resources Allocation
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Municipal Codes
- Fire strategy
- Records Management
- Personnel Training
- Site Inspections
- Training programs
Timeline
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Fitchburg
03.1997 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Mount Wachusett Community College
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