Ronald Harper
Christoval,United States
Summary
Firefighting professional with extensive experience in emergency response and team leadership. Consistently delivers effective fire suppression and rescue operations while fostering teamwork and adaptability. Known for reliability and ability to navigate dynamic, high-stress scenarios.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic Life Support)
Department of the Air Force
05.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As a Lead Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support), I serve as a Crew Chief, leading and directing crews of at least 3 firefighters (one being GS-07) on a major piece of firefighting equipment such as a Pumper, Tender and Rescue vehicle while directing the complex principles of hydraulics, proper flow, water levels, friction loss and other significant fire extinguishing techniques and procedures.
- I am a Lead Rescuer which is key in the instruction and training of High Angle Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, and Confined Space.
- I am very experienced in leading and directing crews during various types of emergency rescue.
- This includes conducting a proper scene size up, identifying the need for additional resources, immediate first aid and BLS, rescue and proper packaging and preparation of victims for transport to emergency medical facilities while adhering to all safety standards, regulations and protocols.
- I constantly direct my assigned crews on numerous types of building constructions, design, occupancy's and various types of facilities.
- I am highly skilled in detecting, recognizing and mitigating fire hazards that may present at any time on the fire ground and communicating information to all personnel on scene.
- I constantly strive to maintain good working relations between all firefighting personnel and provide leadership and guidance while integrating the actions of assigned crews under all conditions.
- Other collateral duties and accomplishments include being a key member on the Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) program.
- This includes the accountability for over $1,000,000 in mission essential firefighting vehicles.
- I am directly responsible for the verification of 90 facilities and keys that ensures immediate access during emergencies.
- Additionally, I perform as an assistant to the Chief of Operations during his absence.
- This includes assuming Command and Control for all types of Emergencies including Crash, HazMat, Rescue, BLS and Fire.
- I additionally provide direct oversight of assigned shift for all day to day activities while complying to all health and safety rules and regulations.
- This is a federal job
Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support)
Department of the Air Force
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support), I frequently served as a Lead Firefighter and lead crews of at least 3 firefighters (one being GS-07) on major pieces of firefighting equipment such as Pumpers, Tender and a Rescue vehicle.
- This required keeping up to date on local maps, field locations, and high risk areas within the area of operation (AOR).
- Additionally, directing the complex principles of hydraulics, proper flow, water levels, friction loss and other significant fire extinguishing procedures.
- I continuously directed firefighting crews in the proper operation of complex firefighting vehicles and equipment.
- This included proper route selection, spotting, and the overall safe operation to, from and on the fire ground.
- I constantly direct my assigned crews in the performance of structural firefighting duties on numerous types of building construction, design, occupancies; and various types of facilities such as residential, commercial, educational, billeting and other industrial complexes that require special research and familiarization.
- Also detecting and recognizing fire hazards that may present at any time on the fire ground and to notify and protect all firefighting crew members.
- I performed multiple roles as a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician to include identification, mitigation, containment and proper Basic Life Support (BLS) when needed.
- I gained extensive experience in leading and directing crews during various types of emergency rescue.
- This included proper scene size up, identifying the need for additional resources, immediate first aid and BLS, rescue and proper packaging and preparation of victims for transport to emergency medical facilities while adhering to all safety standards, regulations and under the direction of medical control.
- Other duties and responsibilities included assigning and directing crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment, fire station facilities and also ensuring the compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and procedures and to continuously enhance the safety of the work environment.
- I constantly strive to maintain good working relations between all firefighting personnel and provide leadership and guidance while integrating the actions of assigned crew under all conditions.
- Other collateral duties and accomplishments included being a key member on the Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) program.
- This includes the accountability for over $1,000,000 in mission essential firefighting vehicles including reports, checkout, inspection, maintenance and testing of all vehicles ensuring they were serviceable and met NFPA standards at all times.
- I was also responsible for training and instructing countless hours of instruction to help drivers attain licenses and ensure safety and proficiency.
- I was directly responsible for the verification of 90 facilities and keys that ensure immediate access to all facilities during the event of emergencies after normal working hours.
- I was lead on the fire hose and nozzle program in which I purchased over 10,000 feet of new fire hose to phase out old and undocumented hose.
- I am an active member on the wild land firefighting team and have purchased a myriad of wild land firefighting hose and equipment ensuring the capability to conduct a fully self-sustained wild land firefighting operation.
- I have also started the procedures for acquiring two new mission essential wild land firefighting vehicles.
- I continuously donate to non profit organizations and constantly volunteer for community events such as the annual Junior Firefighter Camp, Fire Prevention Week, National Night Out, Children's Workshops and other public events.
- I have recently completed the MSA SCBA Technician certification.
- I continuously strive to improve myself and those around me through mentor-ship, leadership and example setting to my fullest capabilities.
- This is a federal job
Firefighter (Driver Operator)
Department of the Air Force
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- These duties and responsibilities include: To serve as a firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity engaged in structural firefighting and rescue operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards.
- Other duties include but not limited to; Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes.
- Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
- Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities and comply with health and safety rules and procedures.
- My specialized duties include being a Vehicle Control Officer (VCO), a member of the KNOX Box key program, a member of the specialized tools and equipment process, Fire hose and Nozzle program as well as being a member of the Wild-land fire response team.
- As a Firefighter/Driver operator, I constantly drive various firefighting vehicles to multiple types of responses and complexity all while utilizing the principles of hydraulics, water flow, water pressure, friction loss as well as using specialized firefighting and extinguishment equipment such as fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishment equipment and fire mitigation tactics to reduce hazards.
- While responding to various types of structural emergencies I constantly consider water sources, facility access, collapse zones and many other related factors.
- I perform emergency first aid techniques on multiple types of medical emergencies that include gaining patient access, obtaining vital signs, illness and injury mitigation, as well as the packaging and preparing for transport.
- This includes the scene size up, PPE considerations for myself and my team, obtaining a general impression and transport priorities for the patients.
- This is all completed while adhering to all safety, orders, procedures and regulations.
- I am very knowledgeable and proficient in HazMat, building designs, construction and occupancies and continuously recognize and detect fire hazards.
- I am constantly utilized as a key member of various HazMat responses which include me operating as an entry team member all the way to a decontamination member.
- Other aspects include equipment familiarization, identification and mitigation actions.
- I have lead crews on various emergencies providing guidance and leadership to all crew personnel while maintaining effective communication, relations and guidance.
- I continuously lead, train and mentor firefighters in all aspects of the fire ground including pumping operations, firefighting tactics, and medical procedures.
- As the vehicle control officer I am directly responsible for the accountability, function, testing and maintenance for over six firefighting vehicles totaling an estimated value of over three million dollars’ worth of assets.
- This includes supervising the daily checkout, reports, weekly, monthly and annual requirements associated with the fire department vehicles.
- As a key KNOX box member I have accounted for and personally verified over 80 sets of facility keys to ensure the fire department has immediate access to on base facilities during the event of an emergency.
- I also am directly involved in the specialized tools and equipment process in which I oversee all fire department power tools.
- This includes weekly checkout, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs for an estimated two million dollars’ worth of assets.
- I am highly involved in the fire hose and nozzle program and a member of the specialized wildland firefighting team.
- My volunteer work consists of teaching and mentoring throughout the Jr. Firefighter camp, fire prevention week and fire department tours.
- I have also volunteered to speak for various school’s career day and most recently assisted in the modification and construction of a local veteran’s memorial.
- I am also continuously donating to various non-profit organizations such as goodwill and the Red Cross.
- Recent accomplishments include renewal of the NREMT, Completion of the Wildland firefighter I course, the completion of the CFAI (quality improvement through accreditation) course and I am currently enrolled in the Wildland firefighter II course.
- This is a federal job
Firefighter
Department of the Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- While serving as a Firefighter with Goodfellow, AFB, my duties included driving and operating various firefighting vehicles, performing structural firefighting duties, rescue of personnel to include first aid, BLS, and packaging victims for transport, maintaining firefighting equipment and facilities as well as comply with health, safety and environmental rules.
- During this time I had been engaged in countless emergency responses performing as a firefighter, EMT as well as a driver operator.
- The associated tasks with these positions include the operation of firefighting vehicles while employing the tactics of hydraulics, water flow, friction loss, relay and drafting operations; The use and understanding of specialized firefighting equipment such as fire alarm and fire extinguishment procedures to include building design, construction, occupancies and detecting and recognizing fire hazards all while operating communication equipment and maintaining all safety requirements, standards and regulations; Performing first aid and BLS techniques while obtaining vitals, packaging and preparing patients for emergency transportation.
- Other duties included being the process owner of Fire hose and nozzles in which I have accounted for, tested, maintained and logged over 10,000' of in-service fire hose.
- I was directly responsible for the Ladder program where over 10 in-service ladders have been tested and inspected in accordance with all standards and regulations.
- I was also involved in the Specialized tools and equipment process where I have maintained accountability, service and inspection records for over 1,000 pieces of equipment, corrected functional deficiencies with various power tools and equipment.
- Other accomplishments include completing Incident Safety Officer, I developed a KNOX Box facility entry binder for quicker building access, and was coined by the 17th TRW Base Commander for heroic actions.
- I also attained the P-32 license and the completion of the MWS Driver Operator.
- I am always actively engaged in volunteer activities such as the Jr. firefighter camp, CDC visits, boy scout activities and have taught over 250 children through fire safety messages and continuously contribute to other non-profit organizations.
- This is a federal job
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Chief /Assistant Section Leader (Station Captain)
United States Marine Corps
04.2012 - 07.2015
- While serving as the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Chief I was directly responsible for all training aspects of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting branch.
- Accomplishments include the enrolment, testing, practical skills evaluation and completion of over 60 Career development courses.
- I have scheduled and prepared burn permits for live fire training to include being the Safety Officer for multiple fires.
- I was directly responsible for the preparation, instruction and evaluation of over 110 Marine Corps, NAVAIR, Medical and Safety firefighting classes accounting for over 7,000 instructional man hours.
- I have coordinated with multiple outside agencies to conduct over 30 simulated emergencies including aircraft response and extraction, vehicle extraction practical application, as well as medical and hazmat responses all while maintaining personnel safety and accountability.
- I have researched and developed training classes for several firefighting apparatus and continuously instruct and evaluate personnel proficiency leading to the vehicle licensing of over 55 fire service personnel.
- I have scheduled, logged and tracked over 60 annually required firefighting training classes to include their tracking in the M-SHARP, Emergency Reporting and the National Firefighting Incident Reporting Systems.
- I have completed over 400 fire extinguisher inspections which included various types such as PKP, Metal-X, Lith-X and Halon.
- I have performed various building inspections ensuring all fire and safety specifications were met.
- During this time I also served as an Assistant Section Leader (Station Captain).
- During this time I was directly responsible for being the Incident Commander for over 400 emergency standby's and responses.
- I prepared daily crew rosters and assignments within crew members qualifications.
- I supervised over 15 personnel, all ARFF firefighting gear, Trucks, Dispatch and work areas.
Marine Corps Combat Instructor
United States Marine Corps
01.2009 - 04.2012
- As a Combat Instructor, I have Successfully led, trained and evaluated more than 1,234 entry level Marines over 13, 29 day training cycles.
- I have logged more than 2,479 hours of instruction, practical application and evaluation as a Basic instructor and a formal School Instructor.
- I served as a Position Safety Officer for 130 live fire ranges to include: Combat Marksmanship, M240 and M249 Machine Guns, Grenades, AT-4 Rocket Launchers, M-203 Grenade Launchers, and fire team movement without any safety violations or personnel injuries.
- I constantly maintained an impeccable 100% accountability of all personnel, weapons and equipment over the course of all high tempo training cycles.
- I have also served as a Platoon Commander, ensuring all relating tasks and time lines were met, to include proper screening and transfers of over 8,859 in and out-bound students.
- I provided logistical forethought and planning which led to successful preparation of billeting, messing, and transfer of 443 unscheduled inbound students.
- Completed and submitted a Government Purchase Request that implemented in the overall health, safety, comfort, and well-being of all students which saved the Marine Corps over $20,000 of the $30,000 allotted for the Government Purchase Request through research, price, and product selection.
- Provided numerous counseling's, classes and Professional Military Education, to students and fellow instructors both.
- I supervised and ensured 100% accountability and accomplishment of all Platoon responsibilities including all daily and weekly reports and the receipt, identification, and transfer of over 8,000 sets of Medical/Dental records, transportation and transfer of 8,859 Marines to Marine Combat Training, Infantry Training, and Fleet Marine Force's units.
- I directly supervised the reception and processing of all MCT and ITB companies, and screened more than 2500 Marines to ensure they were fit to begin combat related training in a high-paced academic environment as well as participated in implementation of new ideas with the processing of student Marines upon their arrival to the School of Infantry which expedited accurate processing on reception day.
- I served as a day to day mentor to the Marines and peers within Reception platoon while taking care of a myriad of personal and professional issues, the students had, in a timely and professional manner to include over 20 positive and negative counseling's.
- I supervised and conducted over 150 urinalysis test on the Marine students prior to the Marines transfer to the training companies.
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.2003 - 01.2009
- During this period I served as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, filling the billets of Turret man, Hand line man, Senior rescue man and Driver operator.
- These positions include daily maintenance and inspection of personnel, equipment, and ARFF vehicles, maintaining daily reports and responding to Aircraft, Medical, and HazMat emergencies.
- I also served as Section Leader for over 2000 hours accounting for over 400 emergency standby responses while ensuring all other tasks and assignments were completed.
- I prepared daily crew rosters and assignments within crew members qualifications while ensuring ARFF manpower requirements were met at all times.
- I directly supervised the Dispatch performance and responsibilities including the proper turnover and daily review of the National Fire Incident Reporting rosters and logbook as well as conducted daily inspections of ARFF gear, personnel, vehicles, and work areas insuring all were in a serviceable state and personnel were constantly prepared and in a full state of readiness.
- I was directly responsible for the preparation, instruction and evaluation of over 60 Marine Corps, NAVAIR and ARFF training classes accounting for over 4,000 man hours and conducted over 20 drills pertaining to all types of emergencies.
- I directed all phases of emergency operations including Incident Commander for 10 responses and aircraft emergencies while ensuring all components of the Incident Command System were in place.
Education
Some college - General education, EMT
Polomar College
San Diego, CASkills
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Decision-making under pressure
- Team leadership
- Hazardous materials handling
- Incident command system
- Firefighter training development
- Rescue operations management
- Leadership and supervision
- Relationship building and management
- Fire department procedures
- Staff scheduling
- Incident safety
Timeline
Lead Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic Life Support)
Department of the Air Force
05.2020 - Current
Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support)
Department of the Air Force
09.2018 - 05.2020
Firefighter (Driver Operator)
Department of the Air Force
07.2016 - 09.2018
Firefighter
Department of the Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2016
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Chief /Assistant Section Leader (Station Captain)
United States Marine Corps
04.2012 - 07.2015
Marine Corps Combat Instructor
United States Marine Corps
01.2009 - 04.2012
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.2003 - 01.2009
Some college - General education, EMT
Polomar College
Job Related Training
- Airport Firefighter
- Firefighter I/II
- Wildland firefighter I
- Fire Instructor I/II
- Fire Inspector I/II
- Fire Officer I/II/III
- HazMat Technician
- HazMat IC
- Rescue Technician
- Incident Safety Officer
- ARFF Driver/Operator (Licensed)
- Pumper/Driver Operator (Licensed)
- Mobil Water Supply/Driver Operator (Licensed)
- P-32 Light Rescue/Operator (Licensed)
- National Registered EMT
- TDH EMT
- Formal School Instructor certification
- Basic Instructor certified
- S-130/S-190 Wildland firefighting
- CFAI (quality improvement through accreditation)
- NIMS 300/400
Personal Information
Availability: Permanent, Full-time, Shift work, Multiple Schedules
Awards
- Multiple 6 Letters of Appreciation
- 5 Meritorious Mass Awards
- 5 Certificates of Commendation
- 1 Global War on Terrorism Medal
- 2 Overseas Service Medals
- 3 Good Conduct Medals
- 1 National Defense Medal
- 1 Marine Combat Instructor award
- 1 Firefighter of the Month
- Coined by the 17th TRW Base Commander for heroic actions
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