W. Andrew Gray
Walnut Cove,NC
Summary
Professional with comprehensive background in management and strategic planning. Known for driving operational improvements and fostering collaborative team atmosphere. Exhibits adaptability and strong focus on achieving results, utilizing conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief of Operations
Winston-Salem Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Chief of Planning
Winston-Salem Fire Department
06.2023 - 08.2024
Battalion Chief
Winston-Salem Fire Department
09.2021 - 06.2023
Fire Captain
Winston-Salem Fire Department
02.2017 - 09.2021
Fire Engineer
Winston-Salem Fire Department
08.2013 - 02.2016
Firefighter
Winston-Salem Fire Department
03.2007 - 08.2013
Education
Municipal and County Administration
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC05.2025
Executive Fire Officer Program
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD05.2024
Master’s - Public Administration
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fire and Emergency Services Administration
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Fire Protection and Technology
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2009
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Operational reporting
- Operations management
- Relationship building
- Technical oversight
- Strategic planning
- Budget development
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Organizational development
- System improvement
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
Certification
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
- TR: Water
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- NFA Leadership 1 &2
- TR: Confined Space
- TR: VMR
- Chief 101 2020 Edition
- TR: Ropes
- Emergency Vehicle Driver
- NIMS IS-00029
- TR: Trench
- Level 1 Fire Inspector
- Fire Officer I, II, & III
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- CPSE C.F.O. Designation
- TR: Ag. Rescue
- General Instructor II
- CPSE Level 1 Peer Assessor
- ICS O-305: Type 3 All Hazard Incident Management Team Course
Timeline
Assistant Chief of Operations
Winston-Salem Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Chief of Planning
Winston-Salem Fire Department
06.2023 - 08.2024
Battalion Chief
Winston-Salem Fire Department
09.2021 - 06.2023
Fire Captain
Winston-Salem Fire Department
02.2017 - 09.2021
Fire Engineer
Winston-Salem Fire Department
08.2013 - 02.2016
Firefighter
Winston-Salem Fire Department
03.2007 - 08.2013
Executive Fire Officer Program
National Fire Academy
Master’s - Public Administration
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Fire and Emergency Services Administration
Fayetteville State University
Associate in Applied Science - Fire Protection and Technology
Guilford Technical Community College
Municipal and County Administration
UNC School of Government
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