Wilson "Wil" Gartin
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Battalion Chief at Phoenix Fire Department with three decades of experience in emergency management, including leading high-stakes operations and program development. Excels in interagency coordination and personnel management, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in risk assessment and hazard zone management, demonstrating exception leadership skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief (Captain, Firefighter)
Phoenix Fire Department
Phoenix, AZ
01.1998 - Current
- Oversee seven Fire Stations and direct nine Fire Captains in daily functions and operations.
- Directs Fire Companies on scenes to safely and effectively mitigate emergencies.
- Responds as a "Special Operations" Battalion Chief throughout the region on Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Incidents.
- Manages personnel development, record keeping, incident analysis, and performance tracking.
- Conducts trainings with Fire Companies to maintain and expand skill sets.
- Develop and Implement Car919 (Wildland Response Officer) Program.
Firefighter
Highlands Fire District
Mountainaire/Kachina Village , AZ
09.1995 - 10.1997
- Respond to alarms, Fire and EMS training, Volunteer coordination.
- Equipment and Apparatus Maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Sociology Emphasis
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2001
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Training Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Interagency Coordination
- Personnel Management
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Strike Team Leader (STEN)
- Technical Rescue Technician
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (B)
Accomplishments
- Phoenix Fire Department Medal of Valor-Condo Fire Rescue
Timeline
Battalion Chief (Captain, Firefighter)
Phoenix Fire Department
01.1998 - Current
Firefighter
Highlands Fire District
09.1995 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Sociology Emphasis
Northern Arizona University
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