Steve Ruffoni
Torrance,CA
Summary
Accomplished Instructor and retired Fire Captain with a proven track record of enhancing student performance and firefighter safety at Fire Dynamics and City Of Vernon. Leveraged strong communication and public speaking skills to foster learning and teamwork. Initiated innovative teaching methods and safety protocols, significantly improving comprehension and operational efficiency.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Fire Dynamics
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Instructor
El Camino Community College
01.2017 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
Fire Captain (Retired)
City Of Vernon
05.1988 - 07.2020
- 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.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- 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.
- Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with local schools to implement fire safety education programs, empowering students with life-saving knowledge.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
Education
Fire Science
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA05.1986
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.1985
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Expertise in subject matter
- Engaging presentation style
Timeline
Instructor
Fire Dynamics
01.2019 - Current
Instructor
El Camino Community College
01.2017 - Current
Fire Captain (Retired)
City Of Vernon
05.1988 - 07.2020
Fire Science
Rio Hondo College
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
El Camino College
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