Timothy Cook
Burkeville,VA
Summary
Dynamic emergency management professional with a robust background in planning, coordination, and implementation of effective emergency response strategies. Expertise in risk analysis and development of comprehensive plans ensures organizational readiness for diverse scenarios. A strong emphasis on team collaboration drives results in rapidly changing conditions, while skills in crisis management, communication, and resource allocation enhance operational efficiency. Committed to fostering resilience through meticulous emergency preparedness and proactive planning initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire and Safety Technician
Hampden-Sydney College
01.2024 - Current
- Campus fire and safety technician tasked with fire safety inspections, fire alarm response and maintenance, and sprinkler maintenance.
- Conduct monthly inspections of all life safety equipment and systems to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Interpret and enforce policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, NFPA, and state fire code.
- Serve as an instructor for Equipment Safety and OSHA compliance training.
- Act as the primary point of contact for fire alarm responses on campus.
- Oversee the maintenance and functionality of all fire protection systems.
- Manage third-party contractors for annual, semi-annual and quarterly inspections and contracted fire safety services.
- Ensure the proper functioning of fire safety equipment, providing coverage during regular business hours and 24/7 on-call support.
- Foster strong working relationships with college staff, law enforcement, and fire department personnel to enhance safety coordination and emergency response efforts.
Emergency Medical Technician - B
Victoria Fire and Rescue
01.2017 - 01.2024
- State certified Emergency Medical Technician - B tasked with pre-hospital emergency transport and care of patients in our assigned geographical area.
- Deliver emergency response and patient care in high-pressure, life-threatening situations.
- Serve as a member of the Virginia Communications CACHE Team/Lunenburg, providing disaster response services in emergency scenarios.
- Apply extensive knowledge of protocols across multiple agencies to ensure compliance and coordination during emergency events.
- Interpret and adhere to policies and procedures, ensuring all services align with established guidelines.
- Execute medical procedures in dynamic, high-stakes environments while effectively multitasking to ensure optimal patient triage and care.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and professional communication with patients, families, and emergency response personnel.
- Assist in training initiatives, as well as the preparation and distribution of essential materials and supplies
- Coordinate triage and mass casualty incident command operations, collaborating with local resources when incident demands exceed the capabilities of a single department.
Emergency Medical Technician - B
Nottoway County Emergency Squad
01.2019 - 01.2023
- State certified Emergency Medical Technician - B tasked with pre-hospital emergency transport and care of patients in our assigned geographical area.
- Deliver emergency response and patient care in high-pressure, life-threatening situations.
- Interpret and adhere to policies and procedures, ensuring all services align with established guidelines.
- Execute medical procedures in dynamic, high-stakes environments while effectively multitasking to ensure optimal patient triage and care.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and professional communication with patients, families, and emergency response personnel.
- Coordinate triage and mass casualty incident command operations, collaborating with local resources when incident demands exceed the capabilities of a single department.
Security Technician
Phoenix Software
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Security Camera Technician tasked with installing/maintaining safety and security camera equipment.
- Install and configure wired and wireless security camera systems to ensure comprehensive surveillance coverage.
- Conduct thorough reviews of security camera footage to assess and analyze recorded events.
- Install, set up, and optimize video recording systems, including CCTV and network-based surveillance solutions.
- Run and terminate CAT6 network cabling to support secure and reliable connectivity for surveillance infrastructure.
- Use strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to effectively analyze challenges and implement solutions.
- Perform proficiently in operating various software programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite, to support administrative and technical tasks.
Emergency Medical Technician – B
Meherrin Vol. Fire and Rescue
01.2017 - 01.2019
- State certified Emergency Medical Technician - B tasked with pre-hospital emergency transport and care to patient in our assigned run area.
- Provide emergency medical response and patient care in high-pressure, life-threatening situations, ensuring rapid and effective intervention.
- Interpret and strictly adhere to established policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Perform medical procedures in dynamic, high-stakes environments, effectively prioritizing patient triage and care while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally with patients, families, and emergency response personnel to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality care.
- Lead triage operations and mass casualty incident command, collaborating with local agencies when incidents exceed the capacity of a single department.
- Oversee station maintenance, including general housekeeping and inventory management, to ensure operational readiness.
- Complete and maintain required forms and reports in compliance with Virginia Office of EMS regulations.
- Uphold strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with healthcare privacy laws.
Emergency Medical Technician – B
Pamplin Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2017 - 01.2017
- State certified Emergency Medical Technician - B tasked with pre-hospital emergency transport and care of patients in our assigned geographical area.
- Provide emergency medical response and patient care in high-pressure, life-threatening situations, ensuring rapid and effective intervention.
- Interpret and strictly adhere to established policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Perform medical procedures in dynamic, high-stakes environments, effectively prioritizing patient triage and care while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally with patients, families, and emergency response personnel to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality care.
- Lead triage operations and mass casualty incident command, collaborating with local agencies when incidents exceed the capacity of a single department.
- Oversee station maintenance, including general housekeeping and inventory management, to ensure operational readiness.
- Complete and maintain required forms and reports in compliance with Virginia Office of EMS regulations.
- Uphold strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with healthcare privacy laws.
IT Tech Specialist
Caliper (PGH & VCBR)
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Information Technology Specialist tasked with managing operations within the IT department, overseeing software administration, cybersecurity, system maintenance, hardware builds, and inventory management.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to perform various computer operations efficiently.
- Accurately input and manage data in compliance with departmental guidelines.
- Assist the director with inventory management and procurement of supplies.
- Operate and maintain IT hardware, software, and office equipment as required.
Emergency Medical Technician – B
Paladin Medical Transport
01.2013 - 01.2016
- State certified Emergency Medical Technician - B. tasked with providing interfacility critical care transport, facilitating the safe and efficient transfer of patients from a rural hospital to specialized medical centers for advanced treatment.
- Interpret and strictly adhere to established policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Perform medical procedures in dynamic, high-stakes environments, effectively prioritizing patient triage and care while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally with patients, families, and emergency response personnel to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality care.
- Lead triage operations and mass casualty incident command, collaborating with local agencies when incidents exceed the capacity of a single department.
- Oversee station maintenance, including general housekeeping and inventory management, to ensure operational readiness.
- Complete and maintain required forms and reports in compliance with Virginia Office of EMS regulations.
- Uphold strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with healthcare privacy laws.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management Program
Columbia Southern University
AlabamaVA Interoperability - Communications Unit Leader
VA Communications Cache
2025
High School -
Prince Edward County Schools
01.2013
Skills
- Monitoring security systems
- Health and safety compliance
- Occupational safety education
- Safety management systems oversight
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- VDEM deployable communication skills
- Emergency medical care
- Risk management assessment
- Firefighting equipment management
- National Incident Management System
- Familiarity with HSEEP framework
- Disaster response organization
- Emergency preparedness instruction
- Emergency evacuation protocols
- Analytical problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective team collaboration
- Analytical reasoning
- Emergency management procedures
- Incident command
- Emergency communications
- Policy analysis
- Contingency planning
- Microsoft Office
- Confidential information management
- Evaluating emergency plans
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- ICS 100, 200, 35.23, 37.23, 300, 363, 700, 800, 809, 906
- IS-0120.c, IS-235.c,
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (Class 3)
- HAZMAT Awareness and Operations
- Firefighter 1
- Designated Infectious Control Officer
- OSHA 10
- Enterprise Risk Management (MGT-307)
- Healthcare Provider CPR ASHI-EMS SAFETY
- Communications Unit Leader
Timeline
Fire and Safety Technician
Hampden-Sydney College
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician - B
Nottoway County Emergency Squad
01.2019 - 01.2023
Security Technician
Phoenix Software
01.2019 - 01.2021
Emergency Medical Technician - B
Victoria Fire and Rescue
01.2017 - 01.2024
Emergency Medical Technician – B
Meherrin Vol. Fire and Rescue
01.2017 - 01.2019
Emergency Medical Technician – B
Pamplin Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2017 - 01.2017
IT Tech Specialist
Caliper (PGH & VCBR)
01.2016 - 01.2016
Emergency Medical Technician – B
Paladin Medical Transport
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management Program
Columbia Southern University
VA Interoperability - Communications Unit Leader
VA Communications Cache
High School -
Prince Edward County Schools
Volunteer Experience
Virginia Communications Cache -
- Worked with VDEM and regional localities to provide emergency communications solutions.
- Set up mobile radio equipment including tower units, repeaters, and radios.
- Attended EOC meetings during deployments providing updates and goals for upcoming operational periods.
- Planned exercises with the assistance of the program manager for local and state training.
- Deployed to regions in time of disaster to assist.
Hampden Sydney Vol. Fire Department
- Experience serving as Incident Commander during emergency responses.
- Managed team members and volunteers.
- Responded to incidents dispatched in our first due and mutual aid areas.
- Served as the EMS Captain since 2024.
- Served on the HSVFR Board of Directors.