Management Training
Resume:
David Meronk
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Career Outlook
To obtain a lead position in Emergency Mitigation and Safety; taking
general orders from Executive Management and to work independently within
the parameters of Federal, State, County laws and regulations, with key
management philosophies that promote high performance and reliable customer
service to the client and stakeholders.
Candidate Overview
Career educated professional with 22 years experience in municipal,
governmental, non-profit, private-industry emergency services; worked
within the United States 911 system and international Gulf War, Operation
Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
Earned academic achievement through higher education in the studies of
emergency management, terrorism, fire and safety engineering; received
professional certifications from international, federal, state, and
regionally sponsored course offerings in the areas of budgeting, risk
analysis, emergency management, terrorism, fire suppression, fire
investigation, fire prevention, hazardous materials, medical emergencies,
radiological emergencies, rail-car emergencies, weapons of mass
destruction, communication, safety inspection, code compliance, confined
space, leadership, report writing, and more.
Professional Education
Masters of Science: Emergency Management
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Graduated, 2008; GPA 3.9
Bachelors of Science: Fire & Safety Engineering
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Graduated, 2002; GPA 3.4
Professional Certifications
Federal Emergency Management Agency-United States
Professional Development Series: IS 230, 235, 239, 240 241, 242, 244
National Incident Management System: ICS 100, 200,700,800
OSHA 10 Certification
State of Ohio
Professional Firefighter
Arson Fire Investigator
Incident Fire Safety Officer
Certified Hazardous Material Technician
Confined Space, University of Findlay
Advanced Auto Extrication/Commercial
Emergency Medical Technician -Basic, CPR/AED
State of Indiana
Firefighter I, II
Airport Fire Crash Rescue
Hazardous Material Technician, Hazardous Material Incident Command
Fire Officer I, II, III, IV
Fire Inspector I, II
Fire Instructor I, II, III
Additional Certificates and dates are available upon request
Professional Strengths: I am a strategic planner and quick problem solver
with strong team development. I carry the professional knowledge, skills
and abilities allowing me to effectively communicate with a diversified
variety of people, age groups, and organizations during normal operations
and emergency incidents; I possess the willingness and desire to succeed
while meeting the needs of the employer, client and community.
Professional Experience: Assistant Chief
US Government -HSE Contractor
Middle East Region
Currently Employed
Position is assigned to fire department headquarters located in Middle East
in the support to all Military installations located throughout Iraq. The
position assigned develops, and implements department policy. Directs and
coordinates department operations. Reviews and develops departmental
training. Coordinates departmental budget; develops maintains and produces
emergency operation plans for the department; maintains contact with local
community agencies; plans and directs operations during training and
emergencies; plans, develops and implements an overall company long term
strategic plan involving fire protection; formulates mission plans
involving fire protection for International Green-Zone, Baghdad, U.S.
Embassy complex; quality assurance and quality control through work
instructions, and U.S Department of Defense Contracting Management Agency;
OSHA compliance and inspections, Jobs hazard analysis; daily weekly,
monthly, and quarterly training in all aspects of safety and emergency
response, hot work permits, confined space, and security.
Professional Experience: Captain
Emergency Services Manager
ALLIED BARTON/ARCELORMITTAL
Burns Harbor, Indiana
2010 to 2011
Position was responsible for all aspects of fire, EMS and security
operations during assigned shift; Responds to all fire, EMS and security
calls related to the overall operations situated on plant site that
includes but not limited to injuries and fatality investigation, response
and recovery, fire protection systems identification and troubleshooting,
fire and chemical response, radioactive, rail-car, shipboard, confined
space emergencies; Security incidents that may include but not limited to
the Port of Indiana, Homeland Security Protection, vehicle
incidents/inspections and transportation/traffic control, security
surveillance and authorization requests; payroll, shift requests,
Occupational Safety and Health training, fire inspection, workers
compensation related issues, and to reduce production loss during any
working incident or situation.
Professional Experience: Rescue Technician
Airport Fire Crash Rescue
INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT
Indianapolis, Indiana
2009 to 2010
Responded to incidents involving Aircraft emergencies and fuel
spill/environmental cleanup; medical and fire related issues that can
consist of commercial, industrial, and residential emergencies. Additional
duties included FAA regulation compliance and airport security checks
through the Department of Homeland Security.
Professional Experience: Captain
US Government - WSI Contractor
Middle East, Iraq
2008 to 2009
Work directly under direction of the Fire Chief as a Private Contactor,
LOGCAP III Northern Iraq, currently assigned to Mosul Fire Department. This
responsibility exceeds the Captain rank requirements while performing in
the capacity as an Assistant Chief and Incident Commander during emergency
calls at Forward Observation Base, Mosul, Iraq.
Oversees and direct 20 line officers and firefighters under the United
States National Incident Management System, Incident Command during
emergency incidents during War time situations to include small arms fire,
mortar, rocket attacks, improvised explosive devices, and other acts of
terrorism.
Work closely with the Department of Defense Military, U.S. Special Forces,
State Department, CIA, and all civilian contractors related to fire and
safety response operations and educational needs when deployed overseas.
Oversees all fire department activities, station supervisors and personnel,
emergency response and incident reports, maintenance; coordinates,
develops, implements, reviews, and evaluates comprehensive fire protection
training programs. These programs are evaluated and revised by NFPA
Standards and WSI General Management Directives.
Coordinates with the WSI Regional Training Officer for site specific
distance learning educational needs, proctored through Texas A&M, TEEX
Program, Mosul, Iraq.
Conduct fire suppression, fire Investigation, fire prevention, hazardous
material response, medical emergencies, communications, training and
education.
Oversees and performs over 30,000 company fire inspections annually using
current versions of Microsoft, and Excel.
Comply with all Health and Safety rules and procedures, while performing
work in a manner that enhances safety of the work environment; ensures fire
inspection and risk assessment reports are completed on a daily basis while
working in conjunction with the Base Mayor Cell and staff.
Conducts personnel evaluations, counseling, timekeeping, and discipline;
honoring and enforcing the established military General Order Number One
(GO-1) and site policies and procedures.
Command and control fire department personnel in mass casualty incidents
that can consist of chemical, biological or nuclear responses, drills and
exercises in which support the war-time mission of the United States
Military.
Professional Experience: Acting Captain/Firefighter
Municipal Government Division of Fire
CITY OF FINDLAY
Findlay, Ohio
1997 to 2008
Under the general management of the Battalion Fire Chief, this position is
responsible for responding to emergencies, specialized training, fire
inspections, and public relations assignments. The position functions at
the task level to stabilize emergency incidents and enforce municipal fire
prevention ordinances, mutual aid contracts. Station Captain's duties
include the continuance of training in the operation of motorized fire
apparatus, hand tools, power equipment instruction, and fire crew
management in hazardous settings under a wide range of environmental
conditions.
Enforce the City of Findlay Standard Operating Procedures, and review
materials related to fire prevention, suppression, specialized training,
technical rescue, life safety codes, and public safety education.
Oversee and instructs the public on fire and life safety topics, and attend
required training drills and other in-service training activities conducted
by the fire department; attend external fire service-related courses
locally, state and federal as approved by the Fire Chief.
Professional Citations: Act of Bravery which included the immediate rescue
of a local resident who survived a structure fire December, 2005 and the
professional service during the August, 2007 flood that ravaged the
community of Hancock County and the City of Findlay.
Professional Experience: Internship
County Emergency Management Agency
HANCOCK COUNTY
Findlay, Ohio
Jan-May 2008
Under the authority of the Hancock County Emergency Management Director,
coordinated and evaluated the Hancock County emergency response to
incidents that involve Agriculture and Animals, Appendix O. Critiqued and
implemented the Disaster Animal Response Team procedures for an all Hazards
Approach for Hancock County and mutual aid response to such incidents.
Through the National Response Framework a collaborative effort was placed
in assisting the Director of Hancock County achieve all other duties
assigned during the internship, and gained invaluable training that
supports the collaborative effort and teamwork of local, state, and federal
organizations.
Professional Experience: Firefighter/Airport Rescue
Department of Defense - United States Armed Forces
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
United States Navy, Mayport, Florida
USS Wisconsin BB-64
1988 to 1996
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
United State Army, Lima, OH
Ohio Army National Guard
1999 to 2001
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
United State Air Force, Toledo, OH
180th Fighter Wing
2001 to 2004
State of Ohio, Adjutant Generals Office, Airman of the Year Award, 2005
Currently enrolled and working towards certification: 2012
Certified Safety Professional (CSP): Independent Student
Occupation Safety and Health (OSHA): University of South Florida
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM): Int'l Association Emergency Managers
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