Shea Payne
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Intelligent retired Fire Captain recognized by citizens, supervisors and community for calm and correct response to multitude of crises and emergencies. Bringing over 32 years of hands-on experience in firefighting, teaching and facility maintenance/repair. Detailed and decisive professional well-versed in directing and coordinating firefighter activities and developing building maintenance and repair programs and oversight of new build projects.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City Of Kingsport Fire Department
Kingsport, Tennessee
09.1990 - 06.2022
- Led my crews in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fires and environments.
- Directed daily work of 2-7 firefighters around the station.
- Made daily inspections of facilities, grounds and equipment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained building repair, new build projects and major maintenance projects to all Fire Facilities.
- Taught several fire fighting courses to educate our crews. Maintained class rosters, and logging in of the training online. Ensured all paperwork completed properly.
Assistant Team Leader/Forklift Operator
Sams Wholesale
Kingsport, Tennessee
01.1988 - 09.1990
- Oversaw inventory supply to maintain fully stocked shelves during high volume sales periods.
- Worked with customer service representatives to handle escalated customer issues.
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions, and resolved scheduling issues in the absence of the team leader.
Department Manager
Rex TV And Appliance
Kingsport, Tennessee
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Managed inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Worked actively with management team to create weekly sales plans for my department.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
Education
Various Fire Service Courses
- Completed professional development in several different courses in fire service and leadership. Most have college credits.
High School Diploma -
05.1985
Skills
- Public Administration
- Records Management Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Rehabilitation Support
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Staff Development
- Emergency Medical Care
- Project Requirements
- Public Education
- Firefighting Operations
Timeline
Fire Captain - City Of Kingsport Fire Department
09.1990 - 06.2022
Assistant Team Leader/Forklift Operator - Sams Wholesale
01.1988 - 09.1990
Department Manager - Rex TV And Appliance
01.1986 - 01.1988
National Fire Academy - , Various Fire Service Courses
Sullivan South High School - High School Diploma,
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