Thomas Mooney
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Experienced and motivated Fire Captain looking to further my career in the fire service within The Rural Metro Fire Department as a Battalion Chief. Background includes 20 years of progressive fire service experience with past 9 years as a company officer. I have fostered a working atmosphere of trust, communication, teamwork and progress within my current position. I am looking forward to expanding upon these essential attributes within the Battalion Chief role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Rural Metro Fire
11.2014 - Current
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
Critical Stress Management Team
Rural Metro Fire
09.2004 - 01.2024
- Support fellow firefighters who have experienced traumatic events.
- Provided education, prevention, and mitigation techniques implemented to reduce stress and prevent longer-lasting mental health issues, such as PTSD.
- Conducted continued education and refresher courses on various subject matter related to PTSD, suicide, depression, substance abuse and mental healthcare.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Rural Metro Fire
02.2010 - 11.2014
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
- Enhanced firefighter safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance on fire apparatus.
- Supported firefighting operations with timely water supply management and pump operation.
- Collaborated with firefighters to effectively position hoses and equipment for optimal firefighting efforts.
- Increased team efficiency by training junior firefighters on the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus.
- Contributed to successful firefighting strategies by effectively communicating with incident commanders and crew members during emergencies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department through adherence to standard operating procedures and guidelines for fire apparatus operation.
- Safeguarded public welfare during emergency situations with proper traffic control measures while operating fire apparatus.
Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire
12.2005 - 02.2010
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
Reserve Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire
04.2004 - 12.2005
- Provided life-saving emergency medical services during incidents, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Assisted in extinguishing fires effectively by utilizing various firefighting techniques and equipment.
- Maintained readiness for emergencies with regular equipment checks and inventory management.
- Demonstrated adaptability by responding to various types of calls, including structure fires, vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies.
- Upheld department standards and professional ethics by consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic, dedication, and commitment to the fire service.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04.2012
Skills
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Public Education
- Emergency Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- CPR Certification
- Interagency Coordination
- Time Management
- Fire Suppression
- Stress Management
- Team Building
- Incident Command
- Decision Making
- Leadership Development
- Incident Reporting
Timeline
Fire Captain
Rural Metro Fire
11.2014 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Rural Metro Fire
02.2010 - 11.2014
Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire
12.2005 - 02.2010
Critical Stress Management Team
Rural Metro Fire
09.2004 - 01.2024
Reserve Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire
04.2004 - 12.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
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