Steven P. Foehner
Tomball,TX
Summary
I currently hold the rank of Battalion Chief and have 27 total years of firefighting experience with extensive training in emergency response operations. I am committed to building and leading the efforts of my teams. I am known to be resourceful and dedicated with a excellent emergency response management record. I am knowledgeable of safety regulations and fire department procedures, policies and internal controls. I have outstanding communication skills and interpersonal abilities among my team and my superiors. I am an organized and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and I am willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Chief
Tomball Fire Department
01.2022 - Current
- Captain from March 2016 - January 2022
- Lieutenant from July 2011 - March 2016
- Fulltime Firefighter from February 2009 - July 2011
- Volunteer Firefighter from 1996 - 2004
- Compile and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conduct firefighter written performance evaluations and complet written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Coordinate, schedule, and maintain team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Review fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Develop scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Implement comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic - Part-Time
Humble Fire Department
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Responded to traffic accidents, vehicle, brush and structural fires
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Worked with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes, combat fires, perform victim search and rescues.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, ambulances, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Assisted with ongoing upkeep of equipment and facilities.
EMT-Basic
Northwest EMS
06.2002 - 01.2013
- Administered basic life support to patients at scene and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Streets Serviceman and Building Maintenance
City Of Tomball- Public Words
02.1999 - 06.2002
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
Education
Associate Degree of Fire Science -
Blinn College
Brenham, TXEmergency Medical Technician Certification- Basic -
Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services
Spring, TX02.2002
State of Texas Firefighter Certification -
TEEX Firefighter Training Academy
College Station, TX04.1998
No Degree -
Tomball Community College
Tomball, TXHigh School Diploma -
Tomball High School
05.1997
Skills
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency response procedures
- Staff performance evaluation
- Fire Inspections
- Public Education
- Budgeting
- Emergency Response
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire Prevention
- Resources allocation
- Firefighting operations
- Personnel management
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- SCBA repair and maintenance
- Employee staffing management
Certification
- Texas Class B Driver’s License
- Certification of EMT through TDSHS.
- TCFP Advanced Structural Firefighter
- TCFP Driver Operator Pumper
- TCFP Fire Instructor II
- TCFP Fire Officer IV
- TCFP Fire investigator
- TCFP Fire Inspector
- TCFP Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- TCFP Wildland Basic
- TCFP Incident Commander
- Air-Supplied Specialist Training for SCOTT- Air Pak SCBA
- Blue Card Incident Command Training Program- Instructor
- Flood & Swiftwater Rescue- Technician I
Training
- Completed Officer IV Course- September 2021 (Pending certification)
- Completed Texas Fire Chief Academy Year 1- June 2021 (Pending Year 2 course in October 2023)
- Operation Lifesavers, Inc (OLI) Railroad Investigation/Incident and Safety Course (Instructor and Trainer)- Scheduled training August 2023
Experience
- Oversaw operation, maintenance, and programming of public safety radio systems
- Supported MDT and dispatch center communications equipment to ensure uninterrupted emergency response capabilities.
- Performed quality control inspections and repairs of SCBA equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired electronic and communication systems installed on emergency apparatus.
- Maintained camera systems on apparatus, including diagnostics, repairs, and operational testing.
- Provided technical support and coordination between dispatch personnel and field operations.
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Tomball Fire Department
01.2022 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic - Part-Time
Humble Fire Department
03.2006 - 09.2008
EMT-Basic
Northwest EMS
06.2002 - 01.2013
Streets Serviceman and Building Maintenance
City Of Tomball- Public Words
02.1999 - 06.2002
Associate Degree of Fire Science -
Blinn College
Emergency Medical Technician Certification- Basic -
Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services
State of Texas Firefighter Certification -
TEEX Firefighter Training Academy
No Degree -
Tomball Community College
High School Diploma -
Tomball High School