Timothy P. Whalen
Chesapeake
Summary
Seasoned Firefighter with nearly 30 years of experience and training in fire, EMS and emergency operations. Able to remain calm and exercise good decision-making skills in uncontrolled emergency situations. Proficient in fire tactics and emergency medical procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
02.2014 - Current
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- 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.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Commanded firegrounds and emergency scenes until arrival of Battalion Chief or as an Acting Battalion Chief.
Fire Lieutenant
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
10.2008 - 02.2014
- Supervised members as Company and Station Commander in both emergency and non-emergency situations
- Organized training for subordinates
- Served as acting Captain at all above-mentioned stations, and for extended period at Station #2
- Served as Hose Shop supervisor at Station #1
- Assisted with Special Operations at both Stations 7 and 14
- Supervised the training and operation of Fireboat 1
Firefighter/EMT-Enhanced
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
12.2000 - 08.2008
- Assisted with fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical care, and technical rescue incidents within the City of Norfolk
- Organized/Provided tours and public relations for groups or organizations
- Served as Acting Lieutenant, Acting Fire Apparatus Operator and Acting Battalion Chief Aide in addition to other firefighting and EMS duties
- Member of Norfolk’s Technical Rescue Team and the Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team
- Drove, operated and maintained fire apparatus and equipment to aid in fire and rescue operations.
Firefighter Recruit
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
07.2000 - 12.2000
Attended and graduated from Tidewater Regional Fire Academy Class 72.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, Virginia05.1996
High School -
Western Branch High School
Chesapeake, Virginia05.1993
Skills
- Fire response crew oversight and direction
- Firefighting procedures
- Fire inspection investigations
- Staff development and leadership
- Emergency scene size-up
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Fire suppression
- Supply procurement
- Fire prevention
- Public education
Other Relevant Experience
- Firefighter, Central Volunteer Fire Department, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, 01/01/97, 12/31/99, Fire Suppression, Automobile Extrication, Fire Prevention and Education
- Firefighter/EMT, Driver Volunteer Fire Department, Suffolk, Virginia, 01/01/99, 12/31/00, Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Care (EMT-B), Fire Prevention and Education
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Meritorious Conduct, 09/01/01
- Unit Citation, Engine Co. 2, 10/08/15
- Unit Citation, Engine Co. 10, 10/10/19
Additional Contributions
- Served as IAFF Local 68 Trustee and Executive Board member
- Attended Virginia State Legislative Conference in Richmond, representing IAFF Local 68
- Attended National Legislative Conference in Washington D.C., representing IAFF and Local 68
- Served as Local 68 Election Committee Chairman
- Active in MDA Fill The Boot Campaign
- Assisted with MDA Summer Camp
- Assisted with Central Virginia Burn Camp
- Local 68 Bowling and Golf Tournament Committee member to benefit MDA
- Assisted with organizing 1st Annual Golf Tournament for The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- Involved in charities through St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Va. Contributions include help in organizing an annual Christmas gift drive and the distribution of goods to less fortunate members of the community.
- Member of NFR Engine Company Committee
- Member of NFR Ladder Company Committee
- Member of NFR Operations Committee
Training
- Hazardous Materials Operations, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Confined Space Rescue, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Confined Space Technician, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Rope Rescue Operations Phase 2, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Trench Rescue, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Trench Rescue Technician, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Vehicle Rescue Technician, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- EVOC S-3, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Driver/Operator- Aerial, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Driver/Operator- Pumper, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting for Structural Firefighters, VDFP
- NIMS/ICS for the First Responder, National Fire Academy
- Incident Safety Officer, National Fire Academy
- Emergency Medical Technician - Enhanced, Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Master Firefighter Program, City of Norfolk
- Fire Instructor I, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Fire Officer I, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- 1st Professional Development Academy, Norfolk Fire-Rescue (Completed 04/12)
- 2012 Virginia Task Force 2 Structural Collapse Technician School, FEMA
- Fire Officer II, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- ICS 100, FEMA
- ICS 200, FEMA
- ICS 300, VDEM
- ICS 400, VDEM
- ICS 700, FEMA
- ICS 800, FEMA
- Fire Dynamics Regional Training Seminar, Hampton Roads Fire Chief's Association
- Professional Development Academy, Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Division
Career Assignments
- Firefighter Recruit, TRFA 72, 7/10/00- 10/31/00
- Firefighter/EMT-Enhanced, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Engine Co. 14, 12/01/00-08/31/08
- Fire Lieutenant, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Ladder Co. 1, 10/01/08-05/31/09
- Fire Lieutenant, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Ladder Co. 7, 05/01/09-07/31/12
- Fire Lieutenant, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Engine Co. 2, 11/01/11-07/31/12
- Fire Lieutenant, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Ladder Co. 14, 07/01/12-01/31/13
- Fire Lieutenant, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Ladder Co. 1, 01/01/13-02/28/14
- Fire Captain, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Engine Co. 2, 02/01/14-03/31/18
- Fire Captain, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Engine Co. 10, 04/01/18-06/30/22
- Fire Captain, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Engine Co. 6, 07/01/22, 02/29/24
- Fire Captain, NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE, Engine Co. 2, 02/01/24-Present
Timeline
Fire Captain
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
02.2014 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
10.2008 - 02.2014
Firefighter/EMT-Enhanced
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
12.2000 - 08.2008
Firefighter Recruit
NORFOLK FIRE-RESCUE
07.2000 - 12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Tidewater Community College
High School -
Western Branch High School
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