Stephen Webb
North Charleston,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain a Battalion Chief position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Seasoned Firefighter with over 20 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations and technical rescue. I am committed to building and leading the efforts of talented teams. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas for operational readiness to maximize the level of service provided to the community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Battalion Chief
City Of Charleston Fire Department
2022.06 - Current
- Managed multiple fire stations effectively, ensuring personnel were properly trained, equipped, and supervised for optimal performance.
- Daily staffing on Kronos, payroll, and CQI of calls.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by regularly evaluating equipment inventory, personnel training, and overall resource availability within the battalion.
- Received positive performance evaluations for my ability to deliver results within challenging environments.
Fire Captain
City Of Charleston
2011.11 - Current
- Enhanced emergency response efficiency by implementing streamlined communication protocols within the crews.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and following the established guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with the community.
- Manage company payroll, ensuring response times and effective decision-making during emergencies.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Firefighter
SAFD
2010.01 - 2010.10
Perform basic firefighting, rescue, public safety awareness and education. Also responsible for supervising, driving, and teaching rope rescue.
Firefighter / Driver
City Of Atlanta
2004.02 - 2010.01
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
Firefighter
City Of Savannah
2002.04 - 2004.02
Perform basic firefighting, rescue, and general fire station duties.
Firefighter
SSFD
2001.03 - 2002.03
Perform basic firefighting, rescue, and general fire station duties.
Education
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Avila University
Kansas City, MOBachelor of Fire Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2023
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07.2018
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Fire Inspection
- Personnel Management
- Fire Prevention
- Community Outreach
- Administration and Management
Accomplishments
- Ground Zero K9 Search Team (2001)
- 2001 Firefighter of the year
- Completion of Georgia Smoke Diver (2006)
- Nominated for a medal of valor for a Rope Rescue on a high rise in Atlanta Ga (2009)
- Special Operations with Georgia Search and Rescue in Atlanta, GA (2005-2010)
- Promoted to Engineer (2015)
- City of Charleston Engineer of the year (2017)
- Promoted to Captain 2019
- City of Charleston Life Saving Award (2012 & 2022)
- Community Outreach Award recipient (2023)
Certification
- SCFA Instructor I and II
- CFD Recruit and Incumbent Instructor
- 1403 Live fire Instructor
- SCFA IOW NFPA Firefighter I
- SCFA IOW NFPA Firefighter II
- SCFA IOW Rescuing the Rescuer
- SCFA IOW FF Firefighter Survival
- IAFF Fire Ground Survival Instructor
- Georgia Smoke Diver Instructor
- SCFA IOW Hazmat Operations
- SCFA IOW Auto Extrication
- SCFA IOW FG Sim
- SCFA IOW Pumps ops
- SCFA IOW EVDT
- SCFA IOW FLAG
- SCFA IOW Building Construction
- SCFA IOW Fire Officer I and II
- SCFA IOW Fire Instructor I and II
- NIMS ICS 100,200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- SCFA Incident Safety Officer
- SCFA Aerial Operations
- SCFA Leadership I for Fire and EMS
- SCFA IC for High Rise Operations
- SCFA Vision 20/20 CRR for Chief Fire Officers
- NREMT Advanced
- State of South Carolina EMS- Advanced
- Swift Water I and Flood Rescue Technician
- ProBoard Technical Rescuer
- ProBoard Rope Rescue I and II Technician
- ProBoard Confined Space I and II Technician
- ProBoard Trench Rescue I and II Technician
- Structural Collapse Rescue I and II
- ProBoard Hazmat Technician
- USAR Team Member
Timeline
Acting Battalion Chief
City Of Charleston Fire Department
2022.06 - Current
Fire Captain
City Of Charleston
2011.11 - Current
Firefighter
SAFD
2010.01 - 2010.10
Firefighter / Driver
City Of Atlanta
2004.02 - 2010.01
Firefighter
City Of Savannah
2002.04 - 2004.02
Firefighter
SSFD
2001.03 - 2002.03
No Degree - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Avila University
Bachelor of Fire Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
- SCFA Instructor I and II
- CFD Recruit and Incumbent Instructor
- 1403 Live fire Instructor
- SCFA IOW NFPA Firefighter I
- SCFA IOW NFPA Firefighter II
- SCFA IOW Rescuing the Rescuer
- SCFA IOW FF Firefighter Survival
- IAFF Fire Ground Survival Instructor
- Georgia Smoke Diver Instructor
- SCFA IOW Hazmat Operations
- SCFA IOW Auto Extrication
- SCFA IOW FG Sim
- SCFA IOW Pumps ops
- SCFA IOW EVDT
- SCFA IOW FLAG
- SCFA IOW Building Construction
- SCFA IOW Fire Officer I and II
- SCFA IOW Fire Instructor I and II
- NIMS ICS 100,200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- SCFA Incident Safety Officer
- SCFA Aerial Operations
- SCFA Leadership I for Fire and EMS
- SCFA IC for High Rise Operations
- SCFA Vision 20/20 CRR for Chief Fire Officers
- NREMT Advanced
- State of South Carolina EMS- Advanced
- Swift Water I and Flood Rescue Technician
- ProBoard Technical Rescuer
- ProBoard Rope Rescue I and II Technician
- ProBoard Confined Space I and II Technician
- ProBoard Trench Rescue I and II Technician
- Structural Collapse Rescue I and II
- ProBoard Hazmat Technician
- USAR Team Member
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