William Dorroh
Lexington,SC
Summary
Self-directed Battalion Chief with hands-on experience supervising 7 fire stations and crews. Extensive knowledge of modern firefighting equipment and various fire suppression techniques. Tactfully and courteously interacted with community to avoid additional incidents during fire suppression. Communicative, hardworking and reliable.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Lexington Coutny Fire Service
Lexington, South Carolina
06.2004 - Current
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge base regarding building construction materials and hazardous materials identification, in order to provide accurate assessments during emergency responses.
- Investigated complaints filed against the Fire Department by citizens or businesses.
- Established and maintained effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies relating to fire suppression operations or other related activities.
- Directed the implementation of changes in policy or procedure as required by our department
- Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Followed department rules and regulations and oversaw discipline to maintain compliance among personnel.
- Provided guidance to junior officers on decision-making processes when responding to incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Staff Scheduling
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Crisis Communications
- Time and Resource Allocation
- Emergency Management
- Fire Prevention and Enforcement
- Community Relations
- Fire Prevention
- Workload Prioritization
- New Construction Sites
- Fire Strategy
- Personnel Training
- Life and Property Protection
- Policy Enforcement
- Administration and Management
- Incident Safety
Affiliations
- Master Mason
- Columbia York Rite Masonic Bodies (Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters, Knights Templar)
- Square and Compass
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the year for the County of Lexington 2007,2012
Certification
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
30 Hour OSHA Outreach for General Industry
IFSAC Firefighter I, IFSAC Firefighter II, IFSAC Fire Instructor I, Leadership I, Leadership II, Leadership III, ICS 300, ICS 400, Health and Safety Officer, Fire Investigation Technician, Battalion Chief Academy
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Lexington Coutny Fire Service
06.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Columbia Southern University
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
30 Hour OSHA Outreach for General Industry
IFSAC Firefighter I, IFSAC Firefighter II, IFSAC Fire Instructor I, Leadership I, Leadership II, Leadership III, ICS 300, ICS 400, Health and Safety Officer, Fire Investigation Technician, Battalion Chief Academy
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