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Spencer Urbanowski

Hudson Oaks

Summary

A highly experienced Firefighter/EMT with over 12 years of hands-on expertise in firefighting, apparatus management, equipment procurement, and product evaluations. Adept at providing actionable feedback on a wide range of firefighting tools and equipment including hoses, nozzles, thermal imaging cameras, and extrication tools. Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively and build strong relationships with both vendors and clients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer

Parker County ESD #1
03.2022 - Current
  • Operate and maintain fire apparatus in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Participate in equipment evaluations, specifically thermal imaging cameras, providing operational feedback following hands-on evolutions.
  • Operated fire apparatus and delivered driver-operator training.
  • Served on Engineer Training Cadre and Burn Cadre.

Fire Lieutenant

Waller Harris County ESD #200
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supervised daily operations of assigned station, personnel, and apparatus.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
  • Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
  • Enforced department SOP/SOGs.
  • Coordinated station-level training and maintenance.

Fire Instructor

Richmond Fire Academy
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Delivered classroom and practical fire service training.
  • Administered written exams and TCFP skills testing.
  • Supervised training evolutions to ensure safety and compliance with certification standards.

Fire Lieutenant

Westlake Volunteer Fire Department
06.2013 - 05.2022
  • Supervised fire suppression operations in IDLH environments.
  • Made critical initial tactical decisions at working structure fires.
  • Prepared reports, pre-incident plans, and training documentation.
  • Oversaw implementation of new tactics, strategies, and response models.
  • Performed target hazard analysis on new construction.
  • Served as committee member for hose/nozzle evaluations, TICs, turnout gear, extrication tools, and small motor tools (including rotary saws).

Driver Operator

Harris County ESD #48
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Operated apparatus for the district’s truck company.
  • Served as designated driver-operator trainer for assigned shift.
  • Participated as a committee member in department-wide hose and nozzle evaluations.
  • Participated as a committee member for extrication tool demonstrations and evaluations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayde Creek High School
Houston, TX
05-2015

Skills

  • Firefighting Equipment Expertise
  • Training & Instruction
  • Vendor Liaison & Communication
  • Product Evaluation & Feedback
  • Apparatus Management
  • Customer Service & Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Intermediate Structural Firefighter
  • Swift Water Rescue Technician
  • Fire Officer I
  • Instructor II

Awards

2020

  • Member’s Choice – Officer of the Year
  • Member’s Choice – Member of the Year
  • American Legion Responder of the Year

2019

  • Chief’s Choice – Officer of the Year
  • Member’s Choice – Firefighter of the Year

2018

  • Chief’s Choice – Firefighter of the Year
  • Member’s Choice – Firefighter of the Year

2017

  • Member’s Choice – Firefighter of the Year

2016

  • Chief’s Choice – Rookie of the Year

Timeline

Fire Lieutenant

Waller Harris County ESD #200
04.2024 - 09.2024

Fire Instructor

Richmond Fire Academy
04.2024 - 09.2024

Engineer

Parker County ESD #1
03.2022 - Current

Driver Operator

Harris County ESD #48
06.2020 - 03.2022

Fire Lieutenant

Westlake Volunteer Fire Department
06.2013 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Mayde Creek High School

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