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Russell Wright

Silver Creek,GA

Summary

Dynamic fire service professional with extensive experience at Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services. Incident Command Certified. Defensive Driving Instructor with a Class B certification for Fire Engines and Aerial Ladder vehicles. Proven ability to lead training programs and ensure compliance with fire safety codes. Skilled in conflict resolution and report writing, with certifications in Fire Officer and Incident Safety. Committed to enhancing team performance and public safety.

Fire safety professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring safety compliance. Proven track record of thorough inspections and effective risk mitigation strategies. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in fire codes, safety protocols, and hazard identification.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Inspector

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Arranged for replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
  • Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
  • Developed and reviewed fire exit plans for new buildings.
  • Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
  • Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
  • Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.

Lieutenant

Cobb County Fire And Emergency Services
11.1998 - 12.2021
  • Defensive Driving Instructor for Cobb County Fire Department
  • Supervise 4-7 personnel
  • Supervise and lead training at station and battalion level
  • Ensures all personnel are properly trained in all aspects of fire suppression and emergency services
  • Fire Academy Adjunct instructor
  • Instructed educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention to public
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters
  • Directed Firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports. Performs various administration task including documenting calls, data entry of incidents, documenting patient conditions, maintaining various log books, and preparing electronic and written documentation/reports
  • Plans, schedules, conducts and records unit training and drill operations
  • Performs pre-fire planning of structures in area of operation
  • Provides strategic and tactical command
  • Evaluates incident condition
  • Promoted to Lt- April 23, 2017

Certifications:

Fire Fighter 1

Fire Fighter 2

Fire Instructor I

Fire Service Supervision

Fire Officer I

Incident Safety Officer

Acting Officer in Charge of Fire Service

Emergency Vehicle Operation Certified

Fire Inspector 1

Fire Inspector 2


  • National Incident Management System:
  • 100- National Incident Management
  • 200- National Incident Management
  • 300- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • 400- Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff
  • IS-00701.A- NIMS Multi Agency Coordination System
  • (MACS) IS-00702.A- Public Information Systems
  • IS-00703.A- NIMS Resource Management
  • IS-00706- NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid
  • IS-00700- FEMA National Response Plan
  • IS-00800- FEMA National Response Plan
  • Life Safety Code


Marketing Representative

UMR And Am Tran
05.2009 - 05.2013
  • Marketed to dialysis center and organized patient transportation.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between employer and facilities.
  • Distributed advertising and marketing collateral to dialysis locations.
  • Acquired, developed and frequently serviced over 200 new accounts.
  • Achieved or surpassed monthly and yearly sales goals on consistent basis.

Emergency Communications Operator

Georgia State Patrol
02.1998 - 10.1998
  • Ensured reports completed in accurate and detailed manner for possible court cases
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize daily calls
  • Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs
  • Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy

Correctional Officer Sergeant

Georgia Department Of Corrections
12.1991 - 10.1998
  • Supervised 8 state personnel
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees
  • Instructor at Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)
  • Conducted interviews for personnel for employment
  • Conducted background investigations on candidates for employment for Department of Corrections
  • Peace officer certified
  • Senior Drill Instructor- Taught drilling ceremony and insured discipline of inmates

Police Officer

United States Air Force
06.1987 - 07.1991
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas
  • Performed investigations and evidence collection
  • Served in "Operation Just Cause" Panama
  • Served in "Desert Shield/Storm" Saudi Arabia
  • Physical Training instructor
  • Provided Security Detail for Vice President Quayle & Bob Hope
  • Qualified on the M16 rifle, M60 machine gun and the 9 mm

Education

Unfinished - Criminal Justice

Floyd College
Rome, Ga

High School Diploma -

Pepperell High School
Lindale, GA
1987

Skills

  • Defensive Driving Instructor Cobb Fire Department
  • Incident command certified
  • Emergency planning
  • Public safety
  • Effective communications and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with fire department personnel, public and other agencies
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Background in supervision and management
  • Fire instructor 1 Certified
  • Fire Officer 1 Certified
  • Incident Safety Officer Certified

Accomplishments

    Certifications:

    Fighter 1

    Fire Fighter 2

    Fire Instructor I

    Fire Service Supervision

    Fire Officer I

    Incident Safety Officer

Timeline

Fire Inspector

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services
01.2022 - Current

Marketing Representative

UMR And Am Tran
05.2009 - 05.2013

Lieutenant

Cobb County Fire And Emergency Services
11.1998 - 12.2021

Emergency Communications Operator

Georgia State Patrol
02.1998 - 10.1998

Correctional Officer Sergeant

Georgia Department Of Corrections
12.1991 - 10.1998

Police Officer

United States Air Force
06.1987 - 07.1991

Unfinished - Criminal Justice

Floyd College

High School Diploma -

Pepperell High School
Russell Wright