Ryan Rasche
Palatine,IL
Summary
Seasoned first-line supervisor in firefighting and prevention, with background in leading emergency response teams and coordinating fire safety protocols. Skilled in crisis management, strategic planning, and team leadership, ensuring rapid and effective responses to emergencies. Developed comprehensive training programs for firefighting personnel, significantly improving operational readiness and safety outcomes. Enhanced community engagement through proactive fire prevention initiatives, reducing incident rates and fostering public safety awareness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Itasca Fire Protection District No. 1
Itasca, IL
11.2007 - Current
- Conducted training drills for firefighters on proper use of firefighting equipment and techniques.
- Developed strategies to improve the efficiency of fire suppression activities while minimizing risks and costs.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and resources during emergency responses.
- Evaluated new technologies or methods for improving operational effectiveness and safety procedures.
- Managed budgets associated with assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring fiscal responsibility was upheld at all times.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Managementnt
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL06-2029
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2023
Skills
- Firefighting techniques
- Emergency management
- Equipment maintenance
- Operational planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- EMS expertise
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Community relations
- Occupational safety
- Records management
Affiliations
- General class amateur radio operator
- Amateur photographer
Accomplishments
- Frank Nunez Award recipient 2023
Certification
- Fire Service training project manager
- Fire Service Instructor II
- Advance Fire Officer
- FAA Part 107
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Itasca Fire Protection District No. 1
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Managementnt
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
William Rainey Harper College
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