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Steve Price

New Market,AL

Summary

Fire Captain with extensive experience at the City of Huntsville, excelling in emergency response and personnel management. Proven track record in fire suppression and technical rescue, leading teams to minimize environmental impact. Skilled in fostering community trust through effective communication and proactive engagement, ensuring public safety and operational excellence.

Overview

1996
1996
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Captain

City of Huntsville
1996 - 2024
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Directed work of Number firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.

Police Officer

City of Huntsville
10.1989 - 07.1995
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.

Education

High School Diploma - Engineering

UAH (University of Alabama in Huntsville)
Huntsville, Alabama

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Personnel management
  • Technical rescue
  • Fire suppression
  • Fire response rescue direction
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Fire prevention
  • Firefighting procedures
  • Crew leadership
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Firefighting operations

Timeline

Police Officer

City of Huntsville
10.1989 - 07.1995

Fire Captain

City of Huntsville
1996 - 2024

High School Diploma - Engineering

UAH (University of Alabama in Huntsville)

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