Shannon Staggs
Clovis,CA
Summary
With a distinguished career at Cal Fire Fresno Kings, I've excelled in personnel management and emergency response, leading high-stakes operations and mentoring teams for efficiency and safety. My expertise spans technical rescue and fire suppression, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a profound ability to innovate and lead in critical situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain A
Cal Fire FKU
06.2015 - Current
- Supervised Engine/ Truck Companies while managing Fire Stations and Personnel during day to day operations. Mapped drivers to the incident scene; assessed the situation and assumed command of Fire Control/Rescue Operations. Conducted drills; instructed classes; developed Training programs and evaluated the performance of Subordinates. Maintained personnel Discipline ensuring rules and regulations are followed. Submitted Fire Reports; organized all the administrative duties and performed minor maintenance on the Fire Station Buildings. Operated Fire Apparatus, Power Tools; Heavy Equipment and supervised the Preventative Maintenance on assigned Equipment. Participated/managed in all the Specialty Programs such as the Heavy Rescue Team; Fire Hose purchasing; Oxygen Program; Air Monitor Program; Ladder Truck Operations; Boat Operations: Unit Staffer for 10 years in all ranks and managed multiple department budgets.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CalFire Fresno Kings
06.2009 - 06.2015
- Managed daily and monthly maintenance of all fire apparatus assigned; conducting small repairs when applicable. Operated different types of Fire equipment such as Ladder trucks, Water Tenders, Wildland Engines, Type 1 Engines, Heavy Rescue Unit, and Local CAFS Squad during emergency operations. Lead crews in Firefighting duties; mentored firefighters to improve efficiency and safety while performing tasks. Investigated fire causes and created Reports for the investigators. Performed Fire Inspections on various types of buildings such as schools, specialized distribution facilities and created pre fire plans for use in the field. Lead Haz Mat Instructor for new employees; created training refresher scenarios, instructed multiple classes for the last 10 plus years under the oversight of CSTI. Managed department unit Staffing along with other administrative duties to ensure accuracy of funding and personnel during large incidents.
Firefighter 2
CalFire Fresno Kings
12.2007 - 06.2009
- Responded to all types of Emergencies, conducting fire suppression under the Supervision of a Fire Captain, Member of the Heavy Rescue Team, Truck Company operations, Boat operations, and Unit Staffer. Performed general housekeeping duties, assisted in the maintenance of and repairs for Station facilities. Assisted in the training of Seasonal and Volunteer Firefighters along with other specialized department instruction.
Seasonal Firefighter 1
Cal Fire Fresno Kings
06.2002 - 12.2007
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards. Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition. Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques. Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life. Participated in Muti-Jurisdictional VMP Burns; managed the Battalion Defensible Space Programs, created updated mapping, and navigated the Apparatus throughout the State of California.
Paid Call Firefighter
Fresno County Fire
12.2000 - 06.2002
- Responded to all Emergency calls via personal vehicle or assigned Fire Apparatus, Under the direct Supervision of a Firefighter assisted in duties of station cleaning, care of the apparatus, attended required training sessions and completed the requirements to obtain a Firefighter 1 Certification.
Education
Firefighter 1 Academy
Porterville City College
Porterville, CA05-2001
Emergency Medical Technician
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12-2000
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School
Clovis, CA05-2000
Skills
- Knowledge of building construction as a previous Roofer and Framer
- Personnel Management
- Emergency Response
- Fire suppression
- Technical Rescue
- Fire response rescue direction
- Fire inspection suppression
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Public Education
- Emergency Management
- Fire prevention
- Interagency Coordination
- Budget Administration
- Staff performance evaluation
- Fire inspection investigations
Certification
- Firefighter 1 Certification
- Firefighter 2 Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Cal Fire 67 Hour Course
- Cal Fire Industrial FF Course
- Cal Fire Firefighter 1 Advanced
- Cal Fire Firefighter 2 Academy
- Cal Fire Company Officer Academy
- Driver Operator 1A/1B
- ICS 200/300
- Cal Fire S-290/ S244/S245
- Cal Fire JAC Apprenticeship
- Cal Fire IM 1/ IM2
- Cal Fire Supervision 2
- CSFM Fire Management 1
- CSFM Fire Instructor 1/ 2
- CSFM Fire Command 1A/1B/1C
- CSFM Command/Control of the RIC Deployment
- CSFM Fire Control 3 and 3B
- CSFM Fire Control 6
- CSFM Confined Space Rescue
- CSFM Rescue Systems 1
- CSFM Rope Rescue Technician
- CSFM Confined Space Awareness
- CSFM Swift Water Rescue Technician
- CSFM Firefighter Survival
- CSFM Auto Extrication
- CSFM Low Angle Rescue
- CSFM Trench Rescue Technician
- CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician A-D
- CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist
- CSTI Hazmat Railcar Safety Course
- CSTI Certified Outreach Instructor
- Homeland Security Personal Radiation Course 243
Timeline
Fire Captain A
Cal Fire FKU
06.2015 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CalFire Fresno Kings
06.2009 - 06.2015
Firefighter 2
CalFire Fresno Kings
12.2007 - 06.2009
Seasonal Firefighter 1
Cal Fire Fresno Kings
06.2002 - 12.2007
Paid Call Firefighter
Fresno County Fire
12.2000 - 06.2002
- Firefighter 1 Certification
- Firefighter 2 Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Cal Fire 67 Hour Course
- Cal Fire Industrial FF Course
- Cal Fire Firefighter 1 Advanced
- Cal Fire Firefighter 2 Academy
- Cal Fire Company Officer Academy
- Driver Operator 1A/1B
- ICS 200/300
- Cal Fire S-290/ S244/S245
- Cal Fire JAC Apprenticeship
- Cal Fire IM 1/ IM2
- Cal Fire Supervision 2
- CSFM Fire Management 1
- CSFM Fire Instructor 1/ 2
- CSFM Fire Command 1A/1B/1C
- CSFM Command/Control of the RIC Deployment
- CSFM Fire Control 3 and 3B
- CSFM Fire Control 6
- CSFM Confined Space Rescue
- CSFM Rescue Systems 1
- CSFM Rope Rescue Technician
- CSFM Confined Space Awareness
- CSFM Swift Water Rescue Technician
- CSFM Firefighter Survival
- CSFM Auto Extrication
- CSFM Low Angle Rescue
- CSFM Trench Rescue Technician
- CSTI Hazardous Materials Technician A-D
- CSTI Hazardous Materials Specialist
- CSTI Hazmat Railcar Safety Course
- CSTI Certified Outreach Instructor
- Homeland Security Personal Radiation Course 243
Firefighter 1 Academy
Porterville City College
Emergency Medical Technician
Fresno City College
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School
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