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RYAN C. JEWELL
Battalion Fire Chief
Ft Riley,KS
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
31
31
Certificates
Work History
Battalion Fire Chief (GS09/72hr)
Ft Riley Fire And Emergency Services, US Army
Fort Riley, KS
12.2022 - Current
- Assume roles and responsibilities of Assistant Chief of Operations (60hr) when on leave or during off duty time.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations (DPMAPS) and completed written recommendations on career, career conditional and term to perm firefighters.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Directed daily work of 5 fire houses and crews.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines for critical data calls from higher headquarters.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons, maximize application of extinguishing agents and property preservation.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- As Incident Commander oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Served as Incident Safety Officer ensuring all safety precautions were executed.
- Prepared, maintained and adjusted schedules to cover demand. Forecasted manning and adjusted schedules to curtail excessive overtime.
- Entered and verified time and attendance in ATAAPS system to ensure all timecard and leave information was correct.
- Certified/Licensed (FAA) Unmanned Aerial Pilot after 40-hour course, cogitative and performance evaluations.
- Complected over 200 hours of training since Jan 2023 in FD training
- Completed 80 hours of training in IFSAC Fire Life Safety Educator I & II
- Completed over 80 hours of advanced medical training to maintain Advanced EMT Certification.
- Serve as first line supervisor in employee grievance process.
- Coordinate with Management Employee Relations (MER) Office for disciplinary actions.
- Recommend outstanding members for civilian awards and decorations.
Fire Station Captain (GS08/72hr)
Tooele Army Depot Fire Department, US Army
Tooele Army Depot , UT
12.2015 - 12.2022
- Regularly filled in for Assistant Chief of Operations when absent.
- Conducted Crew Inspections of facilities.
- Worked with Green Belt office to improve processes and operations on installation.
- Logged over 1100 training hours between Jan 2018 and Dec 2022 in fire department training.
- Completed for Certification Fire Inspector III, Fire Instructor III, Incident Safety Officer and Health and Safety Officer for 160 training hours.
- Led, managed and held executive leadership accountable for achieving agreed-upon commitments.
- Executed Chief's plan and vision, achieving or exceeding established objectives.
- Collaborated with other officers, confirming key messages and sharing information across organization to ensure comparable standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, created and reviewed reports and interacted with supervisors to address changing requirements.
- Translated leadership team's ideas into functional plans.
- Oversaw daily operations, adjusted activities and support changing demands.
- Served as union steward; resolved issues on lowest level by addressing conflict or problems and holding labor to same standards that management was held to.
- Logged 160 hours in Union Steward and advanced contract negotiations training.
- Successfully negotiated 2 Labor Management Agreements.
- Managed Installation Emergency Operations Center.
- Served as installation Assistant Emergency Manager.
- Managed over $2.5M in Army assets.
- Coordinated with State of Utah's officer of Emergency Management on joint plans and mitigation processes.
- Coordinated with Army's IMCOM for matters of Emergency Management.
- Served on IMCOM traveling installation evaluations team for Fire, Emergency management and EOC operations.
Firefighter Driver Operator (GS07/72hr)
Tooele Army Depot, US Army
Tooele Army Depot, UT
10.2007 - 12.2015
- Regularly filled in for Lead Firefighter when absent leading up to 5 firefighters.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, water tenders, aerial apparatus, ARFF and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Educated public and community members on CPR, First Aid, fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures, advanced interventions, IV therapy and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Coordinated with TACOM in managing and ordering HazMat equipment through PM Guardian Program.
- Served as Union Steward in representing firefighters in grievance processes.
Fire Protection Craftsman (3E771)
United States Air Force
Active Duty Air Force, Montana, Kuwait, Wyoming, Iraq
04.1996 - 10.2007
- Conducted annual Enlisted Performance reports.
- Submitted subordinates for awards and decorations.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory of department assets.
- IMPACT Card holder and NCOIC of Fire Dept Logistics.
- Procured and managed multi-million dollar inventory of equipment, clothing, gear and tools.
- Lead 6 member detachment in a combat zone while attached to a sister service.
- Responsible for all Air Force operations on and around Camp Taji, Iraq.
- Incident Commander on aircraft incidents, vehicle accidents, HazMat responses, wildland fires and other emergencies.
- Rescue Crew Chief/EMT
- Tactical Medic for EST (Emergency Response Team)
Education
Master of Science - Disaster Preparedness & Execuitive Fire Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 11.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 06.2011 - 06.2014
No Degree - Basic Firefighting Certifications
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
Goodfellow AFB 05.2001 - 04.1998
High School Diploma - College Prep
Lockwood High School
Lockwood, MO 08.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
Firefighting Operations
Fire Protection / Prevention
Quality Control Guidelines
Resource Allocation
Damage, Danger and Loss Prevention
Fire Response Rescue Direction
Emergency Response Procedures
Firefighter Performance Evaluation
Advanced Emergency Medical Response/Treatment / Management
Budgeting / Contracting
Personnel Management
Subordinate Mentorship
Disaster Planning, Management and Mitigation
LEAN/6 Sigma (Green Belt)
Exercise Planning and Execution
Building/Refining Complex Schedules
Accomplishments
- Use Microsoft Excel to develop and maintain inventory tracking spreadsheets for department resources in excess of $25M.
- Documented and resolved training deficiencies shown in department EMS program to ensure seamless recertification.
- Active member of an IMCOM evaluation team that reviews department SOP/Gs and evaluates department performance.
- Coordinated with the contracting office in the procurement of Fire Department equipment and supplies.
- Supervise and mentor 15+ Captains, Lieutenants and firefighters.
Certification
Airport Firefighter
Timeline
Fire Instructor II
10-2023
Kansas Driver's License
10-2023
Advanced EMT (Utah)
05-2023
Fire and Life Safety Educator I
04-2023
Fire and Life Safety Educator II
04-2023
EMT Basic, National Registry
03-2023
Battalion Fire Chief (GS09/72hr)
Ft Riley Fire And Emergency Services, US Army
12.2022 - Current
Fire Dept Health and Safety Officer
07-2022
Fire Inspector III
08-2021
Fire Dept Incident Safety Officer
05-2020
Fire Instructor III
12-2019
Fire Officer IV
04-2018
Fire Officer III
05-2017
Fire Station Captain (GS08/72hr)
Tooele Army Depot Fire Department, US Army
12.2015 - 12.2022
Fire Inspector II
05-2015
Master of Science - Disaster Preparedness & Execuitive Fire Leadership
Grand Canyon University
11.2014 - 11.2016
Incident Command System 400
04-2014
Incident Command System 300
11-2013
Fire Officer II
10-2012
Hazardous Materials Technician
02-2012
Wildland Firefighter I
12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Management
University of Phoenix
06.2011 - 06.2014
Firefighter Driver Operator (GS07/72hr)
Tooele Army Depot, US Army
10.2007 - 12.2015
Driver/Operator Aerial
09-2005
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
06-2005
Fire Officer I
12-2003
Public Telecommunicator I/II
12-2003
Fire Inspector I
01-2003
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
05-2002
No Degree - Basic Firefighting Certifications
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
05.2001 - 04.1998
Fire Instructor I
02-2001
Driver/Operator ARFF
11-2000
Driver/Operator Pumper
06-1999
EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
06-1999
Airport Firefighter
04-1998
Firefighter II
04-1998
Hazardous Materials Operations
04-1998
Fire Protection Craftsman (3E771)
United States Air Force
04.1996 - 10.2007
High School Diploma - College Prep
Lockwood High School
08.1988 - 05.1992
Software
Awards
Superior Sustained Performer Award for the following years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Received the Fire Chief's "Outstanding Achievement Award" 2018
Received "On the Spot" Awards for exceptional performance 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2021 & 2022
Received 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, 1 Army Commendation Medal W/ V Device, contributed to multiple Squadrons that received Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and Meritorious Unit Awards.
Supervisors
For Riley Fire and Emergency Services
Assistant Chief William Hadley
william.d.hadley.civ@army.mil
785-240-6241
Tooele Army Depot Fire Dept.
Assistant Chief Trevor Parker
trevor.a.parker8.civ@army.mil
435-833-4247
Awards
Superior Sustained Performer Award for the following years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Received the Fire Chief's "Outstanding Achievement Award" 2018
Received "On the Spot" Awards for exceptional performance 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2021 & 2022
Received 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, 1 Army Commendation Medal W/ V Device, contributed to multiple Squadrons that received Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and Meritorious Unit Awards.
Supervisors
For Riley Fire and Emergency Services
Assistant Chief William Hadley
william.d.hadley.civ@army.mil
785-240-6241
Tooele Army Depot Fire Dept.
Assistant Chief Trevor Parker
trevor.a.parker8.civ@army.mil
435-833-4247
Awards
Superior Sustained Performer Award for the following years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Received the Fire Chief's "Outstanding Achievement Award" 2018
Received "On the Spot" Awards for exceptional performance 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2021 & 2022
Received 3 Air Force Commendation Medals, 1 Army Commendation Medal W/ V Device, contributed to multiple Squadrons that received Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and Meritorious Unit Awards.
Supervisors
For Riley Fire and Emergency Services
Assistant Chief William Hadley
william.d.hadley.civ@army.mil
785-240-6241
Tooele Army Depot Fire Dept.
Assistant Chief Trevor Parker
trevor.a.parker8.civ@army.mil
435-833-4247