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William Wiwczaroski

Sevierville,TN

Summary

Hard-driving leader offering skill in strategic emergency service planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train responders at all levels to meet customer and department demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Motivated emergency responder bringing 14 years of experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and response operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Business Owner

Smoky MTN Cabin Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

Contractor / Vice President of Operations

Independent Suppression Consultants
11.2015 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols

Captain

Dandridge Fire Department
05.2012 - 07.2021
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.

Master Firefighter

Jefferson City Fire Department
01.2009 - 02.2016
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
  • Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - IV Tech -

Walter State
Sevierville, TN
08.2012

High School Diploma -

Maryville High School
Maryville, TN
05.2008

Skills

  • Program Creation and Implementation
  • Staff Management
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Team Oversight
  • Public Education

Certification

American Heart Association - Instructor

Bloodborne Pathogens - 2/23

Domestic Violence - 2/23

State of Tennessee – EMT-IV (# 39971) Expired

FEMA- IS-00003 – Radiological Emergency Management

FEMA- IS-100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System

FEMA - IS - 100HE - Introduction to the Incident Command System Higher Education

FEMA- IS-200- ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

TEMA- IS-300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

TEMA- IS-400 – Advanced ICS Command and General Staff Complex Incidents

FEMA- IS-700 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction

FEMA- IS-800 – National Response Framework, An Introduction

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – Hazardous Materials Awareness

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – Hazardous Materials Operations

Tennessee Hazardous Material Institute - NFA's Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts

Tennessee Hazardous Material Institute - Hazardous Materials Team Operations

Tennessee Hazardous Material Institute - TEMA - Radiological Monitoring and Instrumentation Course

Homeland Security - WMD Rad/Nuc Awareness AWR140-W

Homeland Security - Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological / Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technicians Course

Homeland Security - Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological / Nuclear Awareness Train the Trainer

FEMA - Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents

Security and Emergency Response Training Center - Tank Car Specialist

Hazmat 1 - Patching - Leak Repair & Containment

Hazmat IQ - Above the Line / Below the Line

National Fire Academy - Q-228 Foundational Concepts of Chemistry

National Fire Academy - Chemistry for Emergency Response

Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center - Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings

Tennessee Hazardous Material Institute - Hazardous Material Specialist

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – Fire Fighter I

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – Fire Fighter II

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – Pumper Driver/Operator

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – Fire Department Instructor I

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting - Fire Officer 1

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting - Fire Officer 2 (Waiting On Results)

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting - Fire Officer 3 (In Progress)

Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting – NFPA 1403 for Live Fire Training

Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy - Smoke Diver

Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy – Strategy and Tactics

Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy- Command & Control of Wildland/ Urban Interface Chief Officer

Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy – Introduction to Leadership

Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy –

Advanced Vehicle Extrication

Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy - Courtroom Preparation and Testimony for First Responders

National Fire Academy - Arson Detection For First Responders

Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy - Confined Space Rescuer Level 1 & 2

UT / CIS - OSHA Trench Rescue NFPA Level 1 & 2

Rescue 3 International - Technical Rope Rescue - Technician

Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads - Basic Vehicle Extrication Instructor

Tennessee Fire Codes Enforcement Academy - (ACI Instructor) 16hr Introduction to Emergency Services, 64hr Basic Firefighting, Introduction to Fire Department Pumpers

*More Certifications Available Upon Request



References

Stephanie Boatright

Assistant District Chief Sevier County Fire & Rescue 

Sevierville, TN 37876 

Cell: 865-712-1201


David Underwood

Independent Suppression Consultants 

Cell: 423-258-2623


Tim Pelke

(Retired) Deerfield Beach Fire Department

Cell: 561-699-8170


Kevin Rimm

( Retired) Washington D.C. Fire Department 

Cell: 540-907-9278

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Smoky MTN Cabin Group
02.2023 - Current

Contractor / Vice President of Operations

Independent Suppression Consultants
11.2015 - Current

Captain

Dandridge Fire Department
05.2012 - 07.2021

Master Firefighter

Jefferson City Fire Department
01.2009 - 02.2016

Emergency Medical Technician - IV Tech -

Walter State

High School Diploma -

Maryville High School

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