Terry Turgeau
6201 Ridge Road, Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Retired Fire Captain with 28 years of progressively responsible experience in the public service area. Reputable work ethic and stewardship during the years of service to the city of Pascagoula. Extensive knowledge of firefighting methods and emergency medical treatment protocols.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Pascagoula Fire Dept
05.2000 - 04.2016
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
Fire Lieutenant
Pascagoula Fire Dept
02.1996 - 05.2000
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Fire Fighter
Pascagoula Fire Dept
08.1988 - 02.1996
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Commercial and Retail Sales
Paine Supply
07.1984 - 07.1988
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Communicated with clients to understand needs and preferences.
Education
GED -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie, LA01.1981
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Fire Department Procedures
- Emergency Medical Care
- Critical Thinking
- Improvement initiatives
- Management
- Public Safety
- Fire Assessment
- Fire Response Team Direction
Certification
- Fire Fighter 1001 I-II-III
- EMT Feb 1990 - March 2016
- Smoke Diver XXXII
- Rope Rescue 1 and 2
- Confined Space Rescue
- Weapon's of Mass Destruction
- Hazardous Materials Technician I
- Fire service Instructor 1041-1
- CARS -Certified Advance Rescue Technician
- Basic Trench Rescue
- Fire Ground Leadership
- Training, Responding and Returning Home Alive
- Incident Command for High rise Operations
- Firefighter Safety: Calling the Mayday
- Wild Life Fire Suppression
- Industrial Module 3&4
- Jackson County Volunteer Fire School
- IRHMI: Concept Implementation
- Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
- Domestic Preparedness Equipment
- Technical Assistance Program
- ICS-Incident Command Systems (NIMS)
- Ariel Delivery Training
- Fire Ground Leadership
References
Don Monroe Stewart
Retired Chief Deputy Sherif
228-219-0984
Mark Lee
Retired Local Business Owner
228-217-0383
Mark Rodriguez
Retired Gautier Police Captain
251-644-7826
Timeline
Fire Captain
Pascagoula Fire Dept
05.2000 - 04.2016
Fire Lieutenant
Pascagoula Fire Dept
02.1996 - 05.2000
Fire Fighter
Pascagoula Fire Dept
08.1988 - 02.1996
Commercial and Retail Sales
Paine Supply
07.1984 - 07.1988
GED -
East Jefferson High School
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