THOMAS R. SANDERS MPA EFO CFO

***** ******** ****** ● Moorpark, California 93021

805-***-**** ● ad12bh@r.postjobfree.com

FIRE CHIEF

Fire and Emergency Services

• Dynamic, results-oriented Fire Chief, Executive Director Emergency Services, Director Operations and Director Quality Control, with 38+ years of comprehensive emergency services, operations, wildland-urban interface and regulatory compliance experience.

• Strategic, critical thinker and planner with proven analytical, problem solving and solution implementation skills in fast-paced, business-critical environments.

• Strong manager, team leader and coach with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills at all internal and external organization levels.

• Fluent in Spanish. Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.

● Six Sigma ● Air Operations Management ● Financial Management ● Regulatory Compliance

● Incident Command System ● National Incident Management System ● Compliance Audit Process Improvement ● System Improvement ● Change Management ● Client Relations Negotiations

● Contract Management ● Organizational Development ● Team Leadership ● Training/Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kellogg Brown & Root, Middle East/Central Asia ● 06/2009 to Present Logistics Civil Augmentation Program LOGCAP III/IV/V Director Fire & Emergency Services LOGCAP III/IV Iraq/AFG/Kuwait ● $575K International DoD services contractor with 28,000+ employees and $7+ billion annual revenues. Manages and provides direction to self-performed and subcontracted fire service provider Wackenhut Services LLC with a combined manning strength of more than 5,000 fire personnel co- located throughout Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. Direct responsibility for emergency management of 2 CAT 9 and 10 airports including Baghdad International airport and Kabul International airport Afghanistan. Additionally responsible for 70 geographically located landing zones. Annual response call volume exceeds 90,000. Responsible for annual budget exceeding $500 million dollars. Developed and launched the Internal Operational Readiness Inspection program encompassing contractual compliance benchmarks. Implemented theater wide training plan congruent with applicable contractual compliance obligations, NFPA and OSHA standards for medical, structural, hazmat, bulk POL storage/transfer and airport rescue firefighting. Pursued and obtained accreditation for training and converted IFSAC and Pro-Board certifications to Department of Defense certifications for KBR and sub-contracted fire service. Provides direction, management and oversight to KBR fire department headquarters and 110 geographically separated sub-contracted classified locations supervised by sub-contracted fire chiefs and manages more 600 fire stations throughout Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Accomplishments:

• Significantly reduced the number of United States Government (USG) Corrective Action Request from more than twenty-five to zero in a five-month period. Benchmark achievement!

• Brought the LOGCAP III Fire & Emergency Service program including the subcontracted departments into compliance with NFPA, Statement of Work and Army Regulations (AR 429-1 Chapter 25, F&ES) standards which contributed to the successful accreditation process.

• Successfully completed first annual Government Audit and Safety inspection for all airports resulting in zero discrepancies at all locations. A USG “Noted” Benchmark achievement! THOMAS R. SANDERS MPA EFO CFO ● Page Two ● ad12bh@r.postjobfree.com

• Authored the subcontractor fire and emergency service provider Statement of Work changing from a cost-plus to firm fixed price eliminating excessive cost ($5.2M) to the USG and tax payers.

• Restructured the LOGCAP III/IV emergency response plan incorporating antiterrorism and chemical biological radiological nuclear explosion operational plans and directives.

• Developed and implemented the “Fire Warden Program” resulting in significant loss of life and property throughout the area of conflict. Lauded by the USG as an extremely significant accomplishment.

Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority ● 05/2007 to 05/2009 Pro-Tec Fire Services LTD

Fire Chief ● 2007- 2009 $125K

Incident Commander for all airport emergencies including medical, structural, hazmat and aerodrome and aircraft emergencies. Annual call volume 7,500. Developed the Airport’s Emergency Response Plan for hazardous materials, terrorist attack/weapons of mass destruction, major disaster preparedness and detailed the critical responsibilities for the Fire Chief’s command structure for wildland urban interface firefighting. Spear-headed annual refueler's course while co-managing the airport’s preparation for the Tri-annual Part 139 Federal Aviation Authorities inspection for critical certification. Annual call volume of 900 including EMS. Dual annual budget totaling $3.1 million dollars. 18 fulltime employees.

Accomplishments:

• Passed the Federal Aviation Authority Part 139 Inspection, 13th consecutive year with zero discrepancies.

• Reduced overtime expenditure by hiring two additional temporary position fulltime personnel.

• Increased corporate profit through change in health care provider and in turn generated a onetime lump sum annual payment of $2000 to employees at no cost to employer.

• Key player for successful resolution in favor of corporate office two separate union grievances against change to company standard operating policy relating to the collective bargaining agreement.

• Reduced annual budget spending through sound business practices and saved the Airport an additional seventy-nine thousand dollars in unnecessary vehicle repairs. DYNCORP, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles ● 2004-2007 $205K International DoD services contractor with 10,000+ employees and $2 billion annual revenues. Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Director Joint Operations Center ● 2006-2007 Developed and launched the Joint Operations Center. Manage counter-narcotics/terrorism mission operations with 100-person team. Annual budget of $95 million dollars. Annual call volume of 9,850. Plan missions, conduct mission briefings, file flight plans, maintain operations records. Manage financial and other assets and prepare periodic financial reports. Manages the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export control program. Gives high level classified briefings to US Secretary of State and Embassy/Consular personnel. Manages and oversees diplomatic country clearance requests for US and foreign clients.

Accomplishments:

• Created Quick Response Checklist adopted by all DynCorp programs in Forward Operating Locations for emergency preparedness and response, including threat events, in-flight emergencies, hijacking, terrorist events, ground emergencies, structural responses detailing command structure and air-land operations support and training. Recognized and awarded by US SOUTHCOM Admiral Stavridis for exceptional performance. THOMAS R. SANDERS MPA EFO CFO ● Page Three ● ad12bh@r.postjobfree.com Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Director Quality Assurance ● 2004-2006 Managed and conducted daily audits in Fire and Emergency Services, Business, Operations, Communications, ITAR, Documentation Control, Civil Engineering, Logistics, Lodging and Transportation departments. Ensured contract and statement of work (SOW) compliance. Wrote and followed up on corrective action requests to ensure discrepancy resolution. Recommended business process improvements. Conducted security clearance internal/external investigations. Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented the DynCorp Quality Management program.

• Created and launched the Customer Service program, netting $1.3 million new profit annually.

• Saved the US government $15 million annually by implementing business best practices and negotiating favorable labor rates and subcontracts with local suppliers.

• Negotiated tax-free services for consumables purchasing on the local economy.

• Earned recognition as Quality Employee of the Year and Best Quality Division for forward operating locations in 2005.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ● 1983-2004

Armed force of the United States

Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Manta Air Base, Ecuador ● 2003-2004 $195K Managed first-ever contracted emergency services department and operations center in foreign country. Evaluated, rewrote contract SOW including wildland urban interface operations. Directed contracted emergency response force with 300 US and host-nation personnel. Collaborated with regulatory agency personnel to meet US and host-nation regulations and local mandates. Maintained permit files, facility manuals, emergency response books, safety training documents. Assigned departmental priorities, mitigated conflicts, conducted periodic standard operating procedures compliance reviews. Reviewed and approved expenditures. Reviewed training. Ensured timely emergency preparedness drills and exercises. Accomplishments:

• Designed and implemented emergency preparedness training for local employees to facilitate certification to full IFSAC standards including wildland firefighting certification.

• Earned Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious Medal for exceptional performance. Fire Chief - Director Emergency Services - Langley Air Force Base, Virginia ● 1983-2003 Air Force Fire Chief, Southern Command. Managed emergency services for 27 geographically separated departments in austere locations, including primary logistics responsibility for fire protection, with 1650 personnel and $135 million budget. Assigned departmental priorities and mitigated conflicts. Ensured compliance with Air Force Instructions and fire protection standards including wildland urban interface firefighting. Provided planning, programming and operational requirements inputs to modernization and acquisition programs. Developed and implemented national fire/life safety standards and fire protection/emergency services programs standards, policies and procedures. Managed planning and execution of fire protection and emergency services support for exercises and contingency operations in Latin America. Maintained airfield Risk Management Information System, identifying shortfalls and recommending corrective actions. Collaborated with regulatory agencies to comply with regulations at all government levels.

Accomplishments:

• Earned the Air Force Meritorious Medal, a 2nd Air Force Commendation Medal and a 5th Air Force Achievement Medal for exceptional professional service.

• Awarded the Lance P. Sijan award for excellence during participation in the South AF, Southern Command, Special Operations Global Power Exercise May 2000. THOMAS R. SANDERS MPA EFO CFO ● Page Four ● ad12bh@r.postjobfree.com

• Managed for 12th Air Force the Base Realignment and Closure proceedings for Southern Command realizing more than $380 Million dollars in direct savings to the United States.

• Awarded United States Air Force, South AF, Southern Command, Fire Chief of the Year for 1998, 2001 and 2003.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Public Administration

Bachelor of Science Emergency Management

Air University, US Air Force

Associate of Science in Fire Science

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Science Criminal Justice

South Bay Regional Reserve Police Academy

El Camino College, California

US Department of Defense Certifications

● Fire Officer Level IV, III, II, I, IFSAC ● On Scene Commander IFSAC ● Incident Commander IFSAC ● Incident Commander Hazardous Materials Response IFSAC ● ICS/NIMS 100-***-***-***

● Fire Instructor Level III, II, I, IFSAC ● Fire Inspector Level III, II,I, IFSAC ● Airport Firefighter IFSAC ●Hazardous Materials Operations Level IFSAC ● Airport Rescue Vehicle Operator IFSAC ● Arson Investigation IFSAC ● Water Rescue IFSAC ● Wildland Firefighter IFSAC ● Apparatus Driver Operator IFSAC ● Water Tender Rapid Re-supply IFSAC

● American Heart First Aid/First Responder/CPR/Rescuing the Rescuer ● California EMT-B Additional Certifications Provided Upon Request

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access ● MAXIMO/CIMIS AFFILIATION

● International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) ● California Fire Chiefs Association (CFCA)

● National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ● Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ● National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ● Airport Rescue Fire Fighter’s Working Group (ARFFWG) ● Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW 2196

● American Legion Post 502

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