Stephen Grogg
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Results-driven Deputy Chief with a focus on improving emergency response effectiveness and public service delivery. Skilled in facility maintenance and personnel training, consistently enhancing departmental efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief
City Of Cumberland
Cumberland, MD
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with city regulations and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance public service delivery efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve community engagement programs and services.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving process improvements across departments.
- Provided oversight and guidance on high-priority projects, ensuring their successful completion within budget and timeline constraints.
- Expanded the department''s capabilities by incorporating specialized teams such as hazardous materials response units and technical rescue squads.
- Evaluated department performance regularly using established metrics, identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Implemented an effective maintenance program for all apparatuses and equipment, reducing equipment downtime significantly.
Battalion Chief
City Of Cumberland
Cumberland, MD
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised emergency response operations, ensuring safety protocols were strictly followed.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighting personnel to enhance operational readiness.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses during large-scale incidents, improving interdepartmental communication.
- Streamlined incident reporting processes, increasing efficiency in data collection and analysis.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Fire Captain
City Of Cumberland
Cumberland, MD
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Supervised emergency response operations to ensure effective team collaboration and safety protocols.
- Developed and delivered training programs for firefighting techniques and safety procedures.
- Implemented strategic fire prevention initiatives, resulting in reduced incident rates within the community.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses during large-scale emergencies to enhance operational efficiency.
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Cumberland
Cumberland, MD
07.2000 - 05.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business / Marketing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-1989
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School
Short Gap WV06-1984
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-1986
Skills
- Incident command
- Firefighting tactics
- Operational efficiency
- Fire suppression
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Emergency response procedures
- Personnel training
Accomplishments
Mfri Fire Officer IV MICRB Certified
Certification
MFRI MICEB Certified Instructor III
Timeline
Deputy Chief
City Of Cumberland
07.2022 - 09.2024
Battalion Chief
City Of Cumberland
05.2019 - 05.2022
Fire Captain
City Of Cumberland
05.2015 - 05.2019
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Cumberland
07.2000 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business / Marketing
Frostburg State University
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Allegany College of Maryland