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Work History
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Awards
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Steven Merrill

Las Cruces,New Mexico

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven results in management, leadership and communication. Demonstrated roles of managing personnel throughout the duration of my career. Working well as both a team player and decision maker. Highly motivated individual both as a teacher and a peer.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD FIREFIGHTER

Holloman AFB
08.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Overhauled hose and appliance testing program. Conducted first ever NFPA compliant nozzle and appliance testing at Holloman AFB. Initiated new numbering system for all incoming hose and appliances to easier track and in-service/out of service items. Color coded supply and attack lines on all apparatuses for better on-scene visuals for emergency response crews. Assembled hose and appliance backstock to fully restock a first run engine in case of complete vehicle loss.
  • Enhanced medical teaching instruction, achieved EMT instructor certification, was one of four EMT instructors for Holloman fire department's first EMT class. Out of 10 personnel assigned to the class all 10 received passing NREMT certifications , increasing the departments medical capabilities and vehicle staffing requirements.
  • Obtained Red Cross CPR instructor certification, one of two assigned personnel on shift. Conducted classes and ensured proper hands-on techniques were performed. Provided student feedback and preformed evaluations ensuring proper medical procedures were taught and best possible care provided to base populace.
  • Assigned as Station Chief Holloman AFB. During this time, I managed numerous personnel in completion of daily tasks and assigned training. Coordinated daily appointments with crew swaps and managed shift roster in ACES. Conducted monthly facility inspections and submitted work orders for station repairs. Ensure fleet vehicle readiness, up channeling write ups for repair and ensured proper documentation for defective items.
  • Appointed as fill in Battalion Chief; directed crews on emergency responses and coordinated with agencies to mitigate emergencies. Assigned daily tasks and training, oversaw 17 assigned shift personnel over 3 stations. Constructed shift roster, managed daily appointments.

STATION CHIEF (SSGT -TSGT)

U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Company officer on E-1; led 16 alarm activation responses over a 24-hour period/conducted building inspections assessing for structural compromise, integrity of facilities after a 7.0 earthquake struck the installation/Anchorageactions aided the safety of personnel & assisted in base recovery operations
  • Hand-picked (only military) to become a Red Cross CPR instructor & evaluator; conducted over 20 classes to57 assigned personnel over a 4-year periodensured flight NFPA compliance
  • Mastered SCBA technician course; 24-hour curriculum/responsible for testing 105 air packssaved Air Force$20K in contractor costs

DRIVER/OPERATOR (AMN-SRA)

U.S Air Force
11.2011 - 01.2018
  • Appointed fill in Station Chief; coordinated emergency response assignments/daily training/personnel leave—managed 20 personnel as Senior Airmen
  • Fire prevention representative; executed 23 facility inspections/corrected 11 fire safety deficiencies –safeguarded 263 personnel/$108M assets
  • Selected as lead trainer for Emergency Communication Center; verified/logged 1K training hours while maintaining primary/secondary dispatch centerguaranteed 24 hour Emergency Response capabilities
  • Owned Confine Space Program; maintained $50K rescue equipment/tracked out of service/expiration dates/revamped trailer to fit operation needsenabled high risk emergency responses
  • Certified Self Contained Breathing Apparatus technician member; inventoried/inspected/maintained 98 vital fire department assets valued at $750K ensured working order for member's health

Education

Airmen Leadership School Graduate -

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Fire Instructor I/II
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
  • Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
  • Hazmat Operations with PPE/PC
  • Rescue Technician
  • Rescue Technician-Rope Rescue
  • Wildland Firefighter Type I
  • American Red Cross CPR Instructor (Expires 9/03/2025 )
  • Fire Inspector I/II
  • Fire Officer I/II/III
  • Driver/Operator ARFF
  • Driver/Operator Pumper
  • Firefighter I/II
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Public Telecommunicator I/II
  • Rescue Technician-Confined Space I/II
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Emergency Medical Technician Instructor
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (Registry # E3568598 Expires 03/31/2027)

Accomplishments

  • Current Licenses:
  • C122 (P-30 Medium Rescue)
  • C136 (P-32 Light Rescue)
  • L130 (P-24 Engine)
  • L143 (P-23)
  • C123 (P-34 UHP RIV)
  • L127 (P-23 UHP)

Awards

Awarded Achievement Medal 09 April 2015 - 08 Oct 2015, Awarded Achievement Medal 17 Aug 2019 - 22 Aug 2019, Awarded Commendation Medal 11 Nov 2011 - 17 Dec 2017, Airmen Leadership School Graduate, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Graduate, 2014 Civil Engineer Hard Charger Award, 2014 Civil Engineer Airmen of the Quarter

Timeline

LEAD FIREFIGHTER

Holloman AFB
08.2022 - Current

STATION CHIEF (SSGT -TSGT)

U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2022

DRIVER/OPERATOR (AMN-SRA)

U.S Air Force
11.2011 - 01.2018

Airmen Leadership School Graduate -

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