Wesley Roberds
Topeka,Ks
Summary
Experienced Fire Officer offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills, education and high-danger emergency incidents. Highly committed to crew safety, community risk reduction and continuous provision of quality emergency response and customer service. Team oriented leader equipped with strong background of overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Officer
Shawnee Heights Fire District
11.2019 - Current
- Assume officers roles and responsibilities while officers are on vacation, sick leave, work detail or medical leave.
- Perform roles of Incident Command, Operations Command, Safety Officer, and Accountability Officer.
- During emergency responses and fire ground operations, perform duties of Driver/Operator, Interior and Exterior Suppression, Vehicle Extrication, Hazmat, and Emergency Medical Technician.
- Complete requirements of these duties was maintaining diverse and detailed knowledge of structural fire protection, fire attack and tactics, water supply, pumper operations, search and rescue, emergency medical assistance, use and deployment of extrication tools including jaws-of-life, vehicle stabilization, rescue jacks, and hydraulic lifts.
- Conducted patient evaluation and provided medical care to stabilize patients.
- Monitor patients and report condition to medical facility to prepare for patient arrival and care
- Write and QC detailed fire and EMS reports used for legal proceedings, and arson investigations.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills, learn new policies and procedures, and educate other firefighters and officers.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports to oncoming crews regarding assignments, ongoing investigations, maintenance issues, and other shift related information.
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers.
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
- Reported safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and during inspections.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Supervise, direct and evaluate assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
- Maintain overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimize Community safety by providing superior Fire/EMS services and assisting with agencies Fire Safety and Public Education programs.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into national reporting database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Battalion Chief
Soldier Township Fire Department
04.2018 - Current
- Second in command officer under Fire Chief
- Conduct daily and weekly apparatus and station maintenance checks and repairs, along with maintaining and ordering of stations vehicle maintenance, office, and cleaning supplies
- Supervise and coordinate tactical methodology used to mitigate hazards, life threatening emergencies and other situations.
- Review incident reports and payroll entries to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated fire prevention inspections and pre-planned activities of department.
- Develop scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Determine how to deploy personnel during periods requiring special fire department response and assigned activities.
- Perform frequent safety inspections of station, equipment, PPE, and life safety gear and draft reports and plans for issues of importance.
- Optimize fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, trainings and tools.
- Inspect apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Coordinate, scheduled, maintain, and instruct continuing education and skills development to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Direct work of 10-20 firefighters engaged in fire ground operations.
- Supervise firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Over see proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Conduct quarterly firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to improve skills and knowledge.
- Assess scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to other officers, firefighters, and agencies.
- Preform duties of incident command by assigning firefighters and resources to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Check fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Create and maintain community risk reduction programs to educate general public.
- Inspect buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Inspect stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
Part-Time Duty Officer
Auburn Fire Department
06.2016 - Current
- Perform roles of Incident Command, Operations Command, Safety Officer, and Accountability Officer.
- During emergency responses and fire ground operations, perform duties of Driver/Operator, Interior and Exterior Suppression, Vehicle Extrication, Hazmat, and Emergency Medical Technician.
- Complete requirements of these duties was maintaining diverse and detailed knowledge of structural fire protection, fire attack and tactics, water supply, pumper operations, search and rescue, emergency medical assistance, use and deployment of extrication tools including jaws-of-life, vehicle stabilization, rescue jacks, and hydraulic lifts.
- Conduct patient evaluation and provided medical care to stabilize patients.
- Monitor patients and report condition to medical facility to prepare for patient arrival and care
- Write detailed fire and EMS reports used for legal proceedings, and arson investigations.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills, learn new policies and procedures, and educate other firefighters and officers.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports to oncoming crews regarding assignments, ongoing investigations, maintenance issues, and other shift related information.
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers.
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
- Reported safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and during inspections.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Supervise, direct and evaluate assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
- Maintain overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimize Community safety by providing superior Fire/EMS services and assisting with agencies Fire Safety and Public Education programs.
- Collect, arranged, and input information into national reporting database system.
- Educate staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
EMT / Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2012 - 05.2018
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
Lieutenant
Shawnee Heights Fire District
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Perform roles of Incident Command, Operations Command, Safety Officer, and Accountability Officer.
- During emergency responses and fire ground operations, perform duties of Driver/Operator, Interior and Exterior Suppression, Vehicle Extrication, Hazmat, and Emergency Medical Technician.
- Complete requirements of these duties was maintaining diverse and detailed knowledge of structural fire protection, fire attack and tactics, water supply, pumper operations, search and rescue, emergency medical assistance, use and deployment of extrication tools including jaws-of-life, vehicle stabilization, rescue jacks, and hydraulic lifts.
- Conducted patient evaluation and provided medical care to stabilize patients.
- Monitor patients and report condition to medical facility to prepare for patient arrival and care
- Write and QC detailed fire and EMS reports used for legal proceedings, and arson investigations.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills, learn new policies and procedures, and educate other firefighters and officers.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports to oncoming crews regarding assignments, ongoing investigations, maintenance issues, and other shift related information.
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers.
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
- Reported safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and during inspections.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Supervise, direct and evaluate assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
- Maintain overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimize Community safety by providing superior Fire/EMS services and assisting with agencies Fire Safety and Public Education programs.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into national reporting database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Patient Care Technician
Stormont Vail Regional Health Center
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration/Fire Investigation
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2023
Associate of applied science degree paramedic - Paramedic
Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Prerequisites
Allan County Community College
Burlingame, KSNo Degree - General Studies
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSSkills
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled working independently and collaboratively to achieve goals
- Emergency Response Coordination and procedures
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Emergency and Non-Emergency Response to 911 calls
- Community Relations
- Report Preparation and Writing
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Rule Enforcement
- Leadership and Team management
- Emergency Management
- Attention to Detail
- Rule Enforcement
- Leadership and Team management
- Emergency Management
Certification
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- HAZMAT Operation
- HAZMAT Awareness
- HAZMAT Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (under new KSBEMS standards)
- Driver Operator
- Fire Service Instructor
- Fire officer I
- Fire officer II
- Fire Inspector I
- KDEM: G290 Basic Public Information Officer
- Wildland S-130
- Wildland S-190
- Open Water diver
- Ice Rescue
- FEMA IS-100
- FEMA IS-200
- KDEM: G0300 - Intermediate Incident Command
- KDEM: G0400 - Advanced Incident Command Systems
- FEMA IS-700
- FEMA IS-800
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers thru American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Office of the State Fire Marshal 80 hr Law Enforcement
- IAAI 80 hr Fire Investigation
- Kansas Concealed Carry License
Awards
- Soldier Township Fire Department Officer of the year 2019
- Angel Award 2018, 2019, 2023
- American Medical Response Field Delivery 2014
- Shawnee Heights Fire Department Firefighter of the year 2010
- American Medical Response CPR Field Save 2010
Volunteer Experience
- FRA Secretary/Treasurer, Soldier Township Fire Department, 2020, Present
- FRA Board Member, Shawnee Heights Fire District, 2011, 2015
- Gear Committee, Shawnee Heights Fire District, 2011, 2015
- Banquet Committee, Shawnee Heights Fire District, 2009, 2011
- Public Relations Committee, American Medical Response, 2015, 2016
Timeline
Relief Officer
Shawnee Heights Fire District
11.2019 - Current
Battalion Chief
Soldier Township Fire Department
04.2018 - Current
Part-Time Duty Officer
Auburn Fire Department
06.2016 - Current
Lieutenant
Shawnee Heights Fire District
03.2013 - 06.2015
EMT / Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2012 - 05.2018
Patient Care Technician
Stormont Vail Regional Health Center
08.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration/Fire Investigation
Columbia Southern University
Associate of applied science degree paramedic - Paramedic
Barton Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Prerequisites
Allan County Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Emporia State University
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- HAZMAT Operation
- HAZMAT Awareness
- HAZMAT Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (under new KSBEMS standards)
- Driver Operator
- Fire Service Instructor
- Fire officer I
- Fire officer II
- Fire Inspector I
- KDEM: G290 Basic Public Information Officer
- Wildland S-130
- Wildland S-190
- Open Water diver
- Ice Rescue
- FEMA IS-100
- FEMA IS-200
- KDEM: G0300 - Intermediate Incident Command
- KDEM: G0400 - Advanced Incident Command Systems
- FEMA IS-700
- FEMA IS-800
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers thru American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Office of the State Fire Marshal 80 hr Law Enforcement
- IAAI 80 hr Fire Investigation
- Kansas Concealed Carry License
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