Ronnie Mason
Burlington
Summary
Dynamic fire investigator with the City of Burlington Fire Department, skilled in fire cause determination and emergency response coordination. Achieved significant reductions in false alarms through rigorous inspections and compliance enforcement. Knowledgable in fire scene analysis, enhancing public safety through education and collaboration with law enforcement and engineering professionals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire-investigator
City of Burlington Fire Department
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports on fire incidents, outlining investigation findings and potential safety recommendations.
- Reduced false alarms through diligent inspection of commercial properties and ensuring compliance with fire codes.
- Collaborated with engineers to assess building structures after fires, determining structural integrity for safe reentry.
- Strengthened professional networks by attending conferences and workshops focused on advancements in fire investigation methodologies.
- Promoted public safety by delivering presentations at community events on topics such as fire prevention strategies and emergency planning measures.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with witnesses, property owners, and first responders for accurate case documentation.
- Enhanced training programs for fellow investigators, sharing industry best practices and expertise in fire science.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local building codes to identify potential hazards during inspections effectively.
- Increased accuracy in fire determination through continuing education in advanced forensic techniques and technologies.
- Improved fire investigation processes by collaborating with law enforcement agencies and insurance companies.
- Determined fire causes by conducting thorough scene examinations and analyzing evidence.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WINo Degree - Fire Investigation
CFI Trainer.net
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration (Investigations)
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2026
No Degree - Basic Fire Investigation, 80 Hour Course
Mid State Technical College
Stevens Point, WI09-2022
Skills
- Photographic Recording
- Scene safety assessment
- Emergency response coordination
- Public education programs
- Fire cause determination
- Fire behavior
- Fire dynamics
- Fire pattern recognition
- Fire prevention inspections
- Vehicle fire investigation
- Evidence collection
- Fire suppression tactics
- Building construction
- Fire scene analysis
- Incident report writing
- 23 Fire scene investigations conducted
Timeline
Fire-investigator
City of Burlington Fire Department
06.2022 - Current
No Degree - Fire Science
Gateway Technical College
No Degree - Fire Investigation
CFI Trainer.net
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration (Investigations)
Columbia Southern University
No Degree - Basic Fire Investigation, 80 Hour Course
Mid State Technical College
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