Ryan Knechtel
Acworth,Ga
Summary
Competent professional with 18 years of experience in public safety looking to service the City of Roswell as a Division Chief of Logistics. Strong leadership background as a supervisor and managing both full-time and part-time crews with diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Committed to working as one team and taking ownership of job and task responsibilities. Multi-task oriented with logistic management experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Roswell Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
- Lead, manage, outline professional development, and evaluation of firefighting personnel
- Responsible for performing and directing all activities at the fire station, including the maintenance of fire stations, fire apparatus, and equipment
- Supervise fire suppression activities, emergency rescue operations, and pre-hospital emergency care
- Served as acting Battalion Chief in the absence of the Fire Battalion Chief.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on becoming fulltime firefighters.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
Logistics Manager (Part-Time)
Sandy Springs Fire Department
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Fleet maintenance; Analysis and manage multiple budgets; Communicate with the Finance department and purchasing according to city policy; Staying compliant with EPA laws for underground and above ground fuel tanks; Processing payments using MUNIS; Itemizing and reviewing accounts payable and P-card; Purchased and customized Operative IQ software to provide paperless apparatus check-offs, service request during initial inspections and order supplies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
Fire Engineer
Smyrna Fire Department
05.2010 - 10.2022
- Operate and response to emergency situations while using due regard; Equipment inspections; maintenance and repairs; Teaching and writing driver/operator training classes; Serve as an officer in charge in the absence of Lieutenants
- Documentation of emergency responses; Provide customer service to our citizens and act as positive role model for the department.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2022
EMT- Intermediate -
MEDIX COLLEGE
Smyrna, GA01.2006
Skills
Incident Command
Emergency Response
Personnel Management
Technical Rescue
Fire suppression
Performance monitoring
Certification
- Blue Card Incident Command
- NPQ Firefighter I & II
- NPQ Fire Officer I & II
- NPQ Incident Safety Officer
- NPQ Fire Instructor I
- NPQ Rescue Technician Ropes I
- NPQ Rescue Technician Ropes II
- NPQ Rescue Technician Vehicle
- NPQ Swift Water Awareness
- NPQ Swift Water Operations
- NPQ Swift Water Technician
- NPQ HAZMAT Awareness
- NPQ HAZMAT Operations
- NPQ HAZMAT Technician
- NPQ Pump Apparatus Driver Operator
- EMT –I
- ICS- 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Georgia Smoke Diver
- Interior search and Rescue
- Structural Fire Control
- Pressurized Container Fire Control
- Craddock Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Introduction to Technical Rescue
- FEMA- WMD HAZMAT Technician
- FEMA- Emergency Response Radiological Transportation
- FEMA- Trench Technician
- EVOC- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- Practical Fire Ground Hydraulics
- Pump Service Testing
- NIFRS 5.0
Awards
- Firefighter of the Year 2020
- Golden Axe Recipient 2019 & 2021
- Knockdown of the Year (Crew Award) 2010
Timeline
Fire Captain
Roswell Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
Logistics Manager (Part-Time)
Sandy Springs Fire Department
03.2015 - 05.2019
Fire Engineer
Smyrna Fire Department
05.2010 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
EMT- Intermediate -
MEDIX COLLEGE
- Blue Card Incident Command
- NPQ Firefighter I & II
- NPQ Fire Officer I & II
- NPQ Incident Safety Officer
- NPQ Fire Instructor I
- NPQ Rescue Technician Ropes I
- NPQ Rescue Technician Ropes II
- NPQ Rescue Technician Vehicle
- NPQ Swift Water Awareness
- NPQ Swift Water Operations
- NPQ Swift Water Technician
- NPQ HAZMAT Awareness
- NPQ HAZMAT Operations
- NPQ HAZMAT Technician
- NPQ Pump Apparatus Driver Operator
- EMT –I
- ICS- 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Georgia Smoke Diver
- Interior search and Rescue
- Structural Fire Control
- Pressurized Container Fire Control
- Craddock Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Introduction to Technical Rescue
- FEMA- WMD HAZMAT Technician
- FEMA- Emergency Response Radiological Transportation
- FEMA- Trench Technician
- EVOC- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- Practical Fire Ground Hydraulics
- Pump Service Testing
- NIFRS 5.0
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