Tim Millspaugh
Valley Center,KS
Summary
Extensive experience in the fire and life safety field.
32 Years in the Fire Service moving from entry level firefighter to Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal at retirement.
Certified in Fire Inspection, Fire Investigation, and Fire Prevention throughout career. Emergency Medical Technician from 1979 through 2022 experiencing over 8,000 patient treatment incidents and hundreds of hours of training and recertification.
Current position as inspector performs fire and life safety inspections as well as CMS surveys.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector
Kansas State Fire Marshal
05.2022 - Current
- Perform CMS inspections in healthcare facilities.
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Developed and reviewed fire exit plans for new buildings.
- Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Identified safety concerns and documentable fire code violations in new constructions and existing structures.
Facility Director
Avita Senior Living
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Controlled inventory according to needs and budget requirements.
- Applied safety knowledge, codes understanding and project management skills to complete tasks quickly and with minimal down time.
- Oversaw team of 6 maintenance personnel covering internal systems and building grounds.
- Determined effective maintenance schedules to keep equipment and systems running smoothly.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Managed and coordinated all facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Directed all areas of facility maintenance for large building.
Fire Equipment Sales Representative
Feld Fire Inc
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
Fire Marshal
Sedgwick County Fire District #1
03.2005 - 03.2011
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
Fire Division Chief, Captain, Lt, and Firefighter
Sedgwick County Fire District #1
03.1979 - 03.2011
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Directed work of 140 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Skills
- Sprinkler Testing
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Site Visits
- Emergency Management Procedures
- Emergency Situations
- Hazardous Materials
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire Inspection
Timeline
Fire Inspector
Kansas State Fire Marshal
05.2022 - Current
Facility Director
Avita Senior Living
11.2019 - 05.2022
Fire Equipment Sales Representative
Feld Fire Inc
06.2014 - 06.2018
Fire Marshal
Sedgwick County Fire District #1
03.2005 - 03.2011
Fire Division Chief, Captain, Lt, and Firefighter
Sedgwick County Fire District #1
03.1979 - 03.2011
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