Steve Leslie
Keno,Oregon
Summary
Fire Captain with 32 experience directing cohesive emergency team with highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining effective team through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management and fire department policies, procedures and internal controls.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest Patrol Deputy
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office
05.2002 - Current
- Searched for missing persons or fugitives from justice using a variety of methods
- Coordinate Wildland Fire evacuations
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during joint investigations.
- ATV / UTV and Snowmobile Operator Instructor
- Investigated Wildland Fires
- Member of Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Conducted surveillance operations and patrolled assigned areas.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
Station Fire Captain - Acting Battalion Chief
Klamath County Fire District #1
01.1995 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies and equipment needed for responding to emergencies efficiently.
- Evaluated new technologies for use in improving firefighting capabilities within the jurisdiction.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Directed investigation into the cause and origin of fires as well as implementation of corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Ensured proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment used by firefighters.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
Wildand Firefighter
Oregon Department Of Forestry
Klamath Falls, OR
08.2005 - 10.2005
- Provided support to other emergency services teams during wildfire operations.
- Conducted patrols of designated areas for signs of smoke or ignition sources.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
Captain
Keno Rural Fire Protection District
02.1997 - 01.2005
- Manage a Wildland Urban Interface fuels reduction crew
- Fill in for Fire Chief in his absence.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
Wildland Firefighter
Oregon Department Of Forestry
Klamath Falls, Oregon
08.2002 - 10.2002
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Fire Warden
Weyerhaeuser Co
Klamath Falls, OR
04.1992 - 11.1995
- Investigated fires to determine cause and origin, as well as any preventative measures that could be taken in the future.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while performing duties associated with fighting forest fires.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Performed visual inspections of equipment and components to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Conducted slash burning operations
Firefighter / Engineer - EMT
State of Oregon Kingsley Field Fire department
04.1993 - 12.1994
- Respond to Aircraft Emergencies on and off the Airport
- Provide Fire Protection for the Airport and all of its structures.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Implemented airfield safety procedures to support safe operating environments for personnel and aircraft.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to maintain operational standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newport Pacific Highschool
Scranton, PA06-1990
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Interagency Collaboration
- Public Education
- Investigative Skills
- Emergency Planning
- Radio Communication
- Land Navigation
- Arson Investigation
- Procurement Planning
- Project Management
Certifications Education
- NFPA Driver
- Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- NFPA Firefighter 1
- Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter
- NFPA Firefighter 2
- Single Engine Resource Boss (ENGB)
- NFPA Aircraft Firefighter
- Strike Team Leader Trainee
- NFPA Airport Firefighter 2
- ICS 100,200,300,400,700, 800
- NFPA Pumper operator
- FI 210 Fire Investigator
- NFPA Aerial Operator
- Oregon EMT Basic
- NFPA Instructor 1
- S130,190, 205,215,212,230,231,290
- NFPA Fire Officer 1
- NFPA Fire Investigator
- M C T O Series P,D, and T
- Hazardous materials Awareness and Operations
Timeline
Wildand Firefighter
Oregon Department Of Forestry
08.2005 - 10.2005
Wildland Firefighter
Oregon Department Of Forestry
08.2002 - 10.2002
Forest Patrol Deputy
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office
05.2002 - Current
Captain
Keno Rural Fire Protection District
02.1997 - 01.2005
Station Fire Captain - Acting Battalion Chief
Klamath County Fire District #1
01.1995 - Current
Firefighter / Engineer - EMT
State of Oregon Kingsley Field Fire department
04.1993 - 12.1994
Fire Warden
Weyerhaeuser Co
04.1992 - 11.1995
High School Diploma -
Newport Pacific Highschool
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