Medical Management

Location:

Fairfax, VA, 22032

Posted:

July 11, 2011

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Vacancy Announcement Number:

Title: Fire rescue Battalion Chief

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Name: Shannon Michael Oswald

Address: **** ********* ***** *****

Fairfax, VA 22032

Telephone: Mobile: 571-***-****

Email: abg6uf@r.postjobfree.com

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Country of Citizenship: US

EDUCATION

Regis University

Denver, CO US

48 Semester Hours

Major: Pursuing a Bachelors Public Administration

Anticipated graduation date of 12/2011

GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA US

Associate Degree - 12/2005

Major: Emergency Medical Services

GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0

Honors: Cum laude

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA US

Associate of Allied Science Degree Fire Service - 12/2005

Major: Fire Science Administration

GPA: 3.6 out of 4.0

Honors: Cum laude

George Washington University

Washington, DC US

Certification - 12/2000

16 Semester Hours

Major: Para-medicine

GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0

L icensures and Certifications: Paramedic course work

• * In ternational Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 2068) - Retired

Member

• *National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation, Everyone Goes Home

(EGH) – VA Advocate (2006-present)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*Received V irginia Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Degree

*Awarded Northern Virginia Community College Academic Excellence Award

i n the Fire Science program - 2005

* Graduated Cum Laude in Fire & EMS degree programs at Northern

V irginia Community College - 2005

J OB RELATED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

* Cur rent CPAT Certificate (NFPA 1582)

* National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 701, 702, 703,

704, and 800

*National Registry EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) (expires 03/2013)

*Commonwealth of Virginia EMT – PARAMED IC I NSTRUCTOR, 40 hours

(1/2013)

* BLS (CPR & AED Instructor) (expires 3/2012)

* D riv er Pump Operator (DPO) (Fairfax County)

*Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) Level I I I (VA-OEMS Approved)

*Rural Water Supply (Fairfax County)

* Mayday/RIT (VDFP Approved)

* H IPPA Training (Fairfax County)

* Hazardous Materials First Responder / Operations certified (OSHA

1910.120, (NFPA 472)

* Fairfax County Fire Department: MED IA RELATIONS, 16 hours

* Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) National Fire Academy

( NFA) Incident Safety Officer certified (ISO) 12 hours

* In ternational Trauma Life Support (expires 7/2012)

* Pediatric Advanced L ife Support Instructor, (expires 10/2012)

* Advanced ACLS Instructor (expires 3/2012)

* Fire Instructor I, 40 hours (NFPA 1041) NBFSPQ

* Fire Instructor I I, 36 hours (NFPA 1041) NBFSPQ

* Fire Officer I, 48 hours (NFPA 1021) NBFSPQ

* Fire Officer I I, 40 hours (NFPA 1021) NBFSPQ

* Fire Officer I I I, 40 hours (NFPA 1021) NBFSPQ

* Fire Fighter I, 99 Hours (NFPA 1001) NFSPQ

* Fire Fighter I I, 40 hours (NFPA 1001) NFSPQ

* Fairfax County Fire Department: L ive Fire Training Instructor, 40 hours

( NFPA 1403) NBFSPQ

* National Fire Academy: Fi re / Arson Origin and Cause Investigation, 80

hours (IACET)

* National Fire Academy: Emergency Management Certificate, 40 hours

(10/2008)

*National Emergency Response & Rescue Training Center (NERRTC)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Office for Domestic

P reparedness (ODP) 28 hours *WMD: Incident Management / Unified

Command

* National Fire Academy: Command and Control of Incident Operations, 48

hours (IACET)

* Colorado State Forest Service, National Wildfire Coordination Group

( NWCG) S-130 / 190

* Colorado State Forest Service, National Wildfire Coordination Group

( NWCG) S-330 Task Force / Strike Team Leader

* Colorado State Forest Service, National Wildfire Coordination Group

( NWCG) S-336 Fire Suppression Tactics

* Fairfax County Fire Department: Technician Level Rope Certification

( NFPA 1670)

* National Fire Academy: Organizational Theory in Practice 80 hours (IACET)

A DVOCATE/ TRAINER 2006-PRESENT

M y duties as an advocate for the National Fire Academy’s (NFA) National

Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF), Everyone Goes Home program (EGH)

a llows me to present the 16 Life Safety Ini tiatives to paid and volunteer fire

and Emergency Medical Service providers as an advocate to reduce

f i refighter deaths caused by health, safety, and preventative measures. As an

advocate, I initiate contact with fi re department leaders by scheduling a visit

to their department. A candid interview is then conducted, identifying and

reviewing known and unknown practices, procedures, and outcomes as to

i dentify short and long term issues and concerns that may affect the

organization and their members. As advocates for fi refighter safety we then

deliver a 2, 4, or 8-hour presentation on best practices previously identified in

t he in terview to the organization as t raining.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Northern Virginia Community College, Medical Education Campus 6/2010 -

P resent

6699 Springfield Center Dr., Virginia US

Salary: 45,700.00 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 40

Manager / Instructor

Manage the Northern Virginia Community College, Medical Education

Campus EMS Lab, with duties including new equipment procurement,

equipment and facilities maintenance, and management of supply inventories

acquiring new supplies as needed. Instruct in all levels of EMS skills labs

and/or lectures, as lead or assisting other faculty. Maintaining proper

i nventory of EMS Department durable equipment and coordinate

E ducational Training Funds (ETF) towards purchases with campus inventory

control with an annual balance of $200,000. Participate in Medical Education

Campus/Emergency Medical Service outreach efforts, including

demonstrations with Emerging Technology on Human Simulation Training,

E merging Medical Professionals (Camp Med) Program, and Job

P lacement/Fair program. Participate with EMS faculty in curricular

development. Assist with State of Virginia and National Registry of EMT

( NREMT) test site administration.

Leadership and Supervision:

Provide a stable and equitable learning environment to the students who

a ttend all college courses within the Medical Education Campus (MEC).

M aintain an extensive network within the EMS t raining community by

partnering with Northern Virginia Community College’s two-year Nursing

P rogram and Allied Health programs such as dental assistant, phlebotomy,

and radiology.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Conduct instruction for students in all levels of the EMS program (EMT-B,

E MT-I, EMT-P). Develop instructional materials as necessary. Administer

E MS lab wri t ten and skills evaluation testing. Demonstrate, interpret, and

explain EMS skills and techniques to students in preparation for clinical and

f ield practice. Evaluate and record student progress. Provide EMT students

an opportunity to participate in Department of Homeland Security

sanctioned t raining as volunteer participants along with Arlington County

F ire EMT tactical units as part of their annual national standards

organizational t raining program on Tactical Emergency Medical Care in

Hostile Events.

Budget and Inventory Control:

Prepare and assemble supplies and equipment as necessary to conduct EMT-

B, EMT-I, and EMT-P lab sessions. Conduct regular inventory on EMS

d isposable supplies and place supply orders as necessary. Conduct annual

i nventory on EMS durable equipment (both ETF and M &O-funded) and

document such, in accordance with College policy. Manage and conduct the

ordering of essential equipment and supplies for the second largest program

w ith an annual enrollment of 250 students within Northern Virginia

Community College’s seven campuses with an operating budget of $9,000

dollars annually.

A dministrative:

Maintain archives for 250 active and 1000 inactive student records for all

E MS course levels. Catalog all EMS t raining programs including the seven

major operating components and ensures they have appropriate educational

materials, t raining methods, and staff in place. Recommend standardized

t raining requirements that meet National Registry of Emergency Medical

Technicians (NREMT). File paperwork at the conclusion of each academic

semester. Coordinate with the seven full time faculty members to ensure

documentation compliance for program accreditation purposes. Assist in the

development of collaborative agreements with local emergency services and

other federal agencies to provide t raining to EMS students. Coordinate lab

usage with faculty and assistant dean for classes, labs, and special events.

Information Technology (IT):

Update EMS web site by identifying changes in network and social media

marketing concepts. Conduct needs analysis for new and upcoming courses,

p rograms, conferences, and schedules. Facilitate pod casting for faculty

i nformation session and staff courses to enhance specific teaching models for

E MS students. Perform audio and video production, editing, and formatting

for all EMS personnel. In t roduce digital two-way radio communications to

E MS students as a basic requirement to include Electronic Patient Care

Report (ePCR) wri ting via secured Wi-Fi capability. Discuss Health

I nformation Technology (HIT) and Management (HI M) changes and the way

health information is distributed to health care facilities using In ternet

connection. E xperience using Microsoft Office suite such as, Word, Excel,

Power Point, Access, One note, and Outlook. Experienced using Macintosh

operating systems such as, iCal, iPhoto and Garage Band, Adobe; I l lustrator,

I n-Design, Fireworks, and Flash. Experienced using internet providers like

Safari, Fi refox, and In ternet Explorer.

L iaison/Public Information Officer (PIO):

Serve as a liaison between the EMS program coordinator and contracts

established with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Prince

W illiam County Fire and Rescue Department, and Arlington County Fire

Department; federal agencies to include United States Park Police and

i nternational partner, the country of Oman. Identify additional t raining

needs and recommend to program director and EMS personnel. Deliver

p rogram information in draft format that will formulate a collaborative

agreement to potential local emergency services and other contract partners

to include federal agencies to provide t raining in the EMS program.

P roject Management / Analysis:

Adapt to changes in course content and projected changes in the Emergency

Medical Services by identifying future needs of the EMS Program. Analyze

t he current use of the STUDENT RECORD FILE SYSTEM to include access,

accuracy, and compliance. Identify requirements of accrediting body as

related to educational components for compliance. Decide the direction the

E MS teaching model by analyzing the future direction of Emerging

Technology within human simulation in order to identify funding

opportunities to purchase simulators used within the current curriculum to

match National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Beta

Testing currently under review.

E mergency Management:

Identify capstone event such as Mass Casualty events on a college campus,

H azardous Chemical Exposure/dispersion, or Active shooter to finalize

s tudent-learning objective in the EMS program. Coordinate Communications,

T riage, Incident Command, Transportation, and Logistical needs with faculty

and staff, expected outcome for student success. Identify target audience

needs by delivering necessary tools.

Customer Service:

Provide information and support to EMS students, family, and organizations

t hat look to solve general and complex problems with student enrollment,

veteran GI bill, tuition assistance, tu toring, and course location when student

services are unavailable.

Strategic Planning:

Research new and innovative ways to increase student enrollment, reduce

associated program costs, and improve the overall EMS program delivery by

s trategizing opportunities to improve teaching using human simulation

t raining to recreate real life t rauma and medical scenarios.

Conflict Resolution:

E xperience applying practices, and making recommendations to associated

conflict management and mitigation issues, principles, methods and

techniques related to student assistance programs for developing programs.

Accomplishments:

*State of Virginia Certified EMS Instructor qualified

*American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor certified in:

CPR, AED, PALS, and ACLS

*Converting all EMS course information and int roductions to pod-casting

using Macintosh computer operating system (Garage Band software)

* Developed an inventory system to identify current costs within the EMS

p rogram

* Improved efficiency of use within the EMS department

* Increased storage space by fifty percent

*Changed from an institutional to state ordering system

* Improved interfaculty relationships between other programs

C ity of Fond du Lac F i re Depa rtment 2/2009 - 12/2009

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin US

Salary: 68000 USD Per Year

Hours per week: 56

F i re Captain

Supervisory duties:

Responsible for 5 fully equipped fire suppression apparatus, 2 fully equipped

aerial apparatus, 5 fully equipped advanced life support units, 1 technical

rescue t ruck, and 1 incident commanders vehicle totaling a gross value of

$6.5 million dollars. Responsible for 3 fire stations facilities valued at

$1,000,000 dollars that housed fi re apparatus, emergency equipment

supplies, and on duty personnel. Directed and supervised 19 highly skilled

f i re crewmembers from three separate duty locations in a wide range of

w ildland, EMS, technical rescue, and fi re and hazardous chemicals

management activities including fi re readiness, containment, and control, to

i ncluding incident mobilization and fi re suppression operations. Supported

t he shift goals and objectives with my supervisory fi re officers while

coordinating shift projects and incident operations with other fi re department

shift personnel. Monitored the preservation and protection of natural and

man-made resources on public and private land.

D rafted standardized Fire and EMS policies and/or protocols to be used as

templates for EMS programs of the department, in order to support the

m ission of the fire department. Participated in continuing education and

p rofessional t raining programs to maintain and develop knowledge and skills

associated with tasks performed. Responded to operational aspects of

emergency incidents to include fire and wildland suppression activities up to

and including the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS)

requirements as Incident Command System (ICS).

Served as a member of an interdisciplinary team, planning, developing, and

i mplementing management plans, compliance, and agreement documents

related to suppression and EMS policies and procedures. Provided input and

recommended strategies for incident and response management. Supervised

and maintained the appropriate records keeping in accordance with federal,

s tate, and local statutes. Provided professional expertise in the absence of the

Supervisory Fire Battalion Chief. Maintained industry awareness of current

technological developments through attendance at the National Fi re Academy

( NFA).

Program development:

Tasked with developing a department wide t raining program with the Chief

T raining Officer that focused on department wide personnel inju ries and

emergency vehicle related accidents. Organization employed 69 full t ime

personnel; 66 were line fi refighters. Our analysis identified most injuries

were sustained during improper firefighter t raining being conducted at the

f i re station. Personnel were performing unapproved methods found in local

p ublications on internet sites, magazines, and previous experiences. The

solution focused on a unified approach to national curriculum development,

common practices, and beta testing under supervision. The program was still

evolving during my tenure; however, we experienced no inju ries within

supervised shift of 19 on duty shift personnel, totaling 45,600 man-hours.

Accomplishments:

* No inju ries within supervised shift of 19 on duty shift personnel, totaling

45,600 man-hours

*No employee grievances within supervised shift

*Certificate in Fire Arson and Cause Determination Investigations (NFA &

A TF)

*Successfully scored 94 percent by identifying 500+ streets on the street test

of the city

*Reduced sick leave use, resulting in reduction of overtime budget

*Reduced job related injuries by 80 percent leading to a noticeable

i mprovement in team unity and proficiency through t raining

Fai rfax County F i re & Rescue Depa r tment 03/1999 – 02/2009

Fairfax, VA US

Salary: 7,500 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 56

Supervisory All Hazards F i re and E MS Lieutenant 12/2004 -

2/2009

Responsible for 1 fully equipped fire suppression apparatus, 1 fully equipped

aerial apparatus, 1 fully equipped advanced life support units to include

controlled narcotics, 1 technical rescue squad totaling a gross value of $3.5

m illion dollars. Responsible for fire station facilities valued at $5,000,000

dollars, that housed fi re apparatus, emergency equipment supplies, and on

d uty personnel. Directed and supervised up to 10 highly skilled fi re

c rewmembers from 1 fi re station. As an officer of a functional unit (Fire

Suppression engine company, 100 foot Arial ladder t ruck, or rescue

“extrication” squad), responded to an average of 10 emergency incidents daily,

d irected the activities of the crew. Assumed the incident command role of

emergency incident scenes where potential threat to life and safety of fi re and

E MS personnel, civilians, and property. Directed subordinates in combating

s tructural and natural vegetation fi res, victim extrication from below grade,

s tructural collapse, water (swift or Ice), rescue emergency situations.

Performed fi re suppression and rescue activities. Inspected buildings for

compliance with state and county fire prevention codes, issued violation

notices, and conducted follow-up inspections. Scheduled and documented fi re

p revention inspection activities.

Coordinated all activities with the medical officer in supervision of EMS

t raining activities. Provided oversight of all intern medical t raining to fulfill

t he required components of the department. Operated as the paramedic

t raining unit supervisor and served as preceptor for 11 ALS interns who

successfully completed all job requirements on their fi rst attempt. Provided

advanced emergency medical care to stabilize the condition of the critically ill

or injured up to and including facility t ransport. Conferred with the

supervising physician or hospital via radio or telephone. Treated general

medical emergencies and t rauma-induced wounds.

Participated in the planning, organizing, scheduling, and documenting of

shift activities. Inspected the work location and all equipment for compliance

w ith county, state, and federal safety regulations, and took initial action to

a lleviate discrepancies. Assisted in scheduling in-station t raining for shift

personnel. Developed, prepared, and presented t raining drills to in-station

personnel. Worked with shift commander to plan public relations programs

t hat met community needs. Arranged and conducted station tours, public

relations events and demonstrations.

Safety officer duties:

Provided technical safety expertise to fi re and EMS personnel while in the

workstation and on the emergency incident scenes. Performed in the

supervisory role of incident safety officer with over 6 years and a total of

1,200 responses, resulting in no vehicle accidents and one employee inju ry.

I nvestigated all job related injuries and illnesses using both technical and

analytical skills to identify issues so as to make recommendations for change

or resolution. Adapted resolutions by integrating changes into all work

environments across the department when approved. Reviewed and analyzed

t he results of after action reports to significant emergency response and

outcomes to asses potential and future safety needs. Developed an action plan

to reduce further unsafe actions to create a “SAFETY FIRST” concept among

f i refighters. Provided staff support to the Health and Safety Battalion Chief

i n drive cam program by reviewing documents and video surveillance of

t argeted actions of fi re department drivers while responding to and returning

f rom dispatched addresses. Documented findings in survey form to senior

s taff for presentation. Communicated all finding to superiors with clari ty in

verbal and wri t ten format.

E mergency Medical Services Technician 9/2001 - 12/2004

Participated in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties. Assigned

to the paramedic fi re engine or t ransport unit, as the Advanced L ife Support

(ALS) provider. Operated fi refighting equipment, performed fi refighting

d uties, and inspected vehicles and mechanical equipment.

F irefighter 3/1999 - 9/2001

Under direct supervision, responded to fire alarms and other emergency calls

to protect life and property. Combated, extinguished, and prevented fi re

spread. Drove emergency apparatus. Performed rescue extrication operations.

S tocked fi re and emergency medical supplies and equipment to emergency

response equipment. Conducted building inspection to identify structural

weaknesses and fi re behavior. Instructed citizens in fi re prevention and life

safety techniques. Examined building plans for pre-fi re planning purposes.

Participated in the inspection of businesses and public places for fi re and life

safety hazards. Inspected wi ring and heating systems, basements, and attics

of residences, and recommended ways to eliminate fi re hazards. Inspected

s torage of hazardous and f lammable materials and referred unsafe practices

to the Fire Prevention Division. Inspected heating, cooling, ventilating, and

electrical systems in commercial buildings and referred unsafe practices to

t he Fire Prevention Division. Recognized and preserved the evidence on the

causes of fires.

Wildland Firefighter:

Served as a wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Drove engine to

f i re locations, positioned engine in appropriate locations in consideration of

safety of crew and equipment and how the equipment could best be used in

control and mop-up operations. Personally performed and directed others in

s tarting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump

valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in

effective use of water and additives. Specialized duties included water

handling specialist, fully qualified chain saw operator, and maintenance of

specialized equipment used to respond to wildland

urban in terface situations. Performed all aspects of wildland and prescribed

f i re operations, including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and

mop-up. Collected fi re weather data, fuel and/or soil moisture samples, mps

p rojects, and maintained records. On occasion served as driver of a crew

carrier.

A dditional Duties:

Operated as the Fairfax County Fire Department Medical L iaison and ALS

Medical provider to Fairfax County Police Department Sponsored annual

A AA Safety Patrol Program. With writ ten cooperation from 3 jurisdictional

E MS medical directors, 4 public safety entities, the EMS services were

i ncreased from first responder (FR) to Advanced L ife Support (ALS) to the

400+ students who attended the summer camp in Shenandoah County from

20+ minutes response t ime to less than 2 minutes. Developed a strategic plan

and partnered with air medical unit and local hospital to ensure science

based approaches to help shape goals, set requirements, and standardization

of local EMS practices within the response zone. Developed input policy

among providers to include message content for strategic communication.

I dentified landing zone (LZ) coordinates to identify potential LZ location to

camp facilities in case of Emergency.

Served as a Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) Uniform Fire

O fficer (UFO)

Tasked with monitoring, identifying, and overriding all Fire and Emergency

Medical Service (EMS) notifications from the 911-call center as well as

supervisory oversight of the four on duty fire and EMS dispatchers working

t he 12-hour shift. Acted on behalf of the fi re chief or designee with public

relations and media questions, significant events, and response unit

a llocation for 37 fi re stations. Average call volume ranged between 500 and

1000 calls for help depending on adverse weather, regional activity, and

commuter incidents etc. Monitored unit locations to ensure response times

remain within the 4-6 minute mandated emergency response times.

Avon Fire Department 4/1996 - 2/1999

Avon, CO US

Salary: 1000 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 48

Resident Firefighter / Engineer

Served as a wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Drove engine to

f i re locations, positioned engine in appropriate locations in consideration of

safety of crew and equipment and how the equipment could best be used in

control and mop-up operations.

Personally performed and directed others in starting pump engine, priming

p ump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using

appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and

additives.

Specialized duties included water handling specialist, fully qualified chain

saw operator, and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to

w ildland

urban in terface situations. Performed all aspects of wildland and prescribed

f i re operations, including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and

mop-up. Collected fi re weather data, fuel and/or soil moisture samples, mps

p rojects, and maintained records. On occasion served as driver of a crew

carrier.

Performed range or soil conservation work that involved the application of

cultural, resource conservation, or land management practices on forest lands

w hen combined with knowledge of forestry operations and equipment safety

and use of equipment, and that provided a basic understanding of land use or

forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression work.

Completed the NWCG Course S-290 "Intermediate Fi re Behavior" course.

K nowledge of fi re behavior, including the influence of temperature, humidity,

w ind topography and fuel moisture.

Demonstrated the ability to communicate and perform fire suppression

d uties under stressful and adverse conditions. Developed the knowledge of

t he strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in the containment and

control of wildland fires. Skilled in the use of fi refighting equipment, such as

f i re engines, pumps, hose lays, etc.

T uolumne County / California Dept. of Forestry 3/1993 - 3/1996

Sonora, CA US

Salary: 1700 USD Per Month

Hours per week: 56+

Pain On-Call Firefighter / EMT and volunteer