Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Committees Served On
Special Teams
Position Held
References
Timeline
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William Keller Jr

Trinity,FL

Summary

Seasoned firefighter/fire inspector with demonstrated skill and success in inspecting buildings, evaluating fire suppression systems, and leading educational seminars for emergency professionals and concerned citizens. Focused on identifying violations, implementing corrective action plans, and conducting ongoing monitoring to identify compliance concerns. Seek to apply expertise gained during thirty-six (36) years of career and take on a dynamic role in a public school setting.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Safety Fire Inspector II

Pasco County Fire Rescue
12.2021 - Current
  • Guided property owners through the process of correcting violations, fostering compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Improved fire safety awareness by conducting thorough inspections of commercial properties.
  • Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.

Logistics

Pasco County Fire Rescue
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated logistics for successful events, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of equipment.
  • Coordinated logistics for fire department station supplies.

Florida Certified Firefighter/ Paramedic (retired)

City Of Clearwater, Florida
11.1992 - 03.2020
  • Rendering advanced first aid to civilians & fire personnel.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.

Fire Lieutenant/Training Officer (Retired)

City Of Clearwater, Florida
01.2006 - 03.2020
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.

Education

Florida State Fire Inspector ll -

Florida State Fire College
Ocala, FL
03.2020

Challenged State of Florida Firefighter & Paramedic exams -

Florida State Fire College
Ocala, FL
04.1991

Fire School -

Penta County Joint Vocational School
Perrysburg, OH
02.1988

Paramedic School -

Medical College of Ohio
Toledo, OH
06.1987

High School Diploma -

Springfield High School
Holland, OH
06.1981

Skills

  • Fire Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Fire Code Knowledge
  • Fire suppression equipment
  • Fire Dynamics Understanding
  • Building inspection
  • Report Writing
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Inspection Report Writing

Certification

  • Florida Firefighter/Paramedic (1991-Present)
  • Florida Fire Officer 1 (2006)
  • Florida Fire Instructor 1 (2006)
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor (2019)
  • EVOC Lead Instructor (2008)
  • State of FL Incident Safety Officer, LFTI (2013)
  • C.O.B.R.A Self-Defense Instructor (Feb 2016)
  • C.O.B.R.A. Brown Belt (MMA-Kickboxing Nov 2016)
  • FL Life Safety Fire Inspector (3/2020)

Committees Served On

  • Pinellas County Training Officers (2006-2020)
  • Clearwater Fire-Rescue Occupational Health & Safety (2007-2011)
  • Clearwater Fire-Rescue Honor Guard (2007-2012)
  • Clearwater Fire-Rescue Accident Review Board (2010-2012)

Special Teams

  • Tactical SWAT Medic School (1998)
  • Clearwater Florida training facility (basic tactical-small firearms-defensive tactics training)
  • Federal Government training facility West Palm Beach, Florida (COMTOMS-40-hour medical training)
  • Technical Rescue Team (TRT) (1994-1998)
  • 80 hours rope school/40 hour confined rescue/40 trench
  • Fire Officer Training (Fire Lieutenant courses) (2006)
  • CFR Honor Guard Team Member (2008-2012)
  • Mixed Martial Arts Instructor (2016) Specializing Self Defense/Active Shooter Training
  • Certified Pasco/Pinellas County Foster Parent (past 18 years)

Position Held

  • 2021-present Pasco County Fire Inspector II
  • 1992, Present, Florida Certified Firefighter/ Paramedic, Rendering advanced first aid to civilians & fire personnel.
  • 1998, 2006, Driver/Operator, Responsible for driving and operating emergency vehicles. (Fire Engines, Aerial Ladder Trucks, Heavy Squads, Rescue)
  • 2006, 3/2020, Fire Lieutenant/Training Officer, Assigned to the Clearwater Fire-Rescue Training Division. Assisted with 21 recruit training classes, responsible for training 62-line personnel (B shift), monthly probationary training, monthly company operations training, Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training (EVDT) CFR, 80-hour drivers school instructor, Training/Informational Bulletins, shift Safety Officer

References

  • Anthony Sammartano, 11723 Lake Blvd, Trinity, FL, 34655, 727 243-8513
  • Paul Wilson (Retired Fire Chief Naples FL), 3054 Domino Drive, Holiday, FL, 34691, 727 877-2730
  • Jared Hood (District Chief, Clearwater FL) 727-687-7340

Timeline

Life Safety Fire Inspector II

Pasco County Fire Rescue
12.2021 - Current

Logistics

Pasco County Fire Rescue
07.2020 - 12.2021

Fire Lieutenant/Training Officer (Retired)

City Of Clearwater, Florida
01.2006 - 03.2020

Florida Certified Firefighter/ Paramedic (retired)

City Of Clearwater, Florida
11.1992 - 03.2020

Florida State Fire Inspector ll -

Florida State Fire College

Challenged State of Florida Firefighter & Paramedic exams -

Florida State Fire College

Fire School -

Penta County Joint Vocational School

Paramedic School -

Medical College of Ohio

High School Diploma -

Springfield High School

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