Thomas Vumbaco
Greenfield Center,New York
Summary
Dedicated public service and emergency management professional with extensive experience in leadership and supervisory roles. Proven expertise in managing teams, including hiring and firing, overseeing budgets, and implementing safety and security measures. Skilled in building and grounds upkeep, with hands-on experience in onboarding facilities and staff. Holds numerous training certifications, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Lab Instructor, Training Center
Mohawk Ambulance
05.2023 - Current
- New York State Candidate, Certified Instructor Coordinator Emergency Medical Services
- Certified Lab Instructor
- Conduct hands-on skills training and material instruction for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students.
- Mentor Students and Instructor Candidates
- Developed curriculum and instructional materials to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students.
Operations Leader for Fire and Security Departments
General Electric, Office of Campus Fire and Security
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed daily operations and scheduling for fire and security departments.
- Oversaw emergency response to medical situations, fire incidents, and security investigations.
- Led training and compliance efforts, achieving FM Global certification in industrial fire operations.
- Directed fleet and radio system upgrades, apparatus maintenance scheduling, and enterprise-wide compliance efforts.
- Developed and implemented confined space response programs and managed interoperability training with plant and city agencies.
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
WF Bruen Rescue Squad
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Provided Advanced Life Support (ALS) service as an EMT and Paramedic, responding to emergencies.
Director, College Safety and Security (Interim Facilities Director)
SUNY Empire State College
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Developed and managed statewide emergency management, fire, and security policies for the college.
- Served as Interim Facilities Director, overseeing landscaping and snow removal operations on both personal and business scales.
- Created and implemented numerous requests for proposals (RFPs) related to building maintenance, grounds upkeep, and fleet management.
- Acted as liaison between the State University and local law enforcement, including New York State OFPC.
- Chaired the College Threat Assessment Team and implemented statewide AED/CPR training.
- Created a college-wide emergency notification system and designed the state college identification system.
Firefighter Lieutenant, Paramedic
City of Troy, NY, Bureau of Fire
01.1994 - 01.2007
- Served as a front-line supervisor in municipal fire and emergency services, specializing in EMS, fire response, and hazardous materials.
- Certified NYS Firefighter, Paramedic, and FDNY Front Line Officer with experience in arson investigations and instruction.
Sergeant/Patrol Supervisor, Department of Public Safety
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.1991 - 01.2007
- Supervised patrol operations and emergency management, overseeing budgetary aspects and security initiatives.
- Implemented crime prevention programs and coordinated campus-wide fire safety training.
- Led communication upgrades with city and county systems, and developed campus-wide radio systems.
- Managed scheduling for special events, fleet coordination, and executive protection details.
- Develop and implement many RFP for buying equipment and vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Sociology
Sage Colleges
Troy, NYAssociates in Applied Sciences - Criminal Justice
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Fire Service
- Pre-hospital emergency care
- Fire safety and EMS educator
- Proficient in communication systems
- Crisis management planning
- Vulnerability assessment
- Standards adherence and certification
- Fire and security assessment skills
- Budget planning
- Development of training materials
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks
- Pedagogical approaches
Certification
- National/New York State EMS Instructor, CLI Certification
- New York State Certified Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Instructor II (NYID # NY0043728)
- Current Firefighter/EMT EMS Coordinator, Greenfield Center Volunteer Fire Department, Greenfield Fire District, NY
- NYS Instructor II Certification, May 2022
- NIMS Incident Command Certifications: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and others
- NYS EMT/EMTP Certification, Hudson Valley Community College (NYS ID #198967, expires 08/2025)
- Certifications in NIOSH, DOT, OSHA, FEMA ICS, OFPC NFPS
- NYS Private College Peace Officer Certification, 1997
- Past New York State Codes Official
- American Heart Association Instructor
- Arson Level 1 Investigator
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Threat and Risk Assessment Training
- Fire and Security Protection Systems Training
- Sprinkler System Fabrication, Installation, and Awareness
Timeline
Certified Lab Instructor, Training Center
Mohawk Ambulance
05.2023 - Current
Operations Leader for Fire and Security Departments
General Electric, Office of Campus Fire and Security
01.2015 - 01.2017
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
WF Bruen Rescue Squad
01.2010 - 01.2015
Director, College Safety and Security (Interim Facilities Director)
SUNY Empire State College
01.2007 - 01.2014
Firefighter Lieutenant, Paramedic
City of Troy, NY, Bureau of Fire
01.1994 - 01.2007
Sergeant/Patrol Supervisor, Department of Public Safety
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.1991 - 01.2007
Associates in Applied Sciences - Criminal Justice
Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Sociology
Sage Colleges