Assistant Human Resources
Resume:
Leonard Kimes
Fort Mill SC
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in professional workforce with growth, where I can utilize my extensive experience
as firefighter, fire inspector, and assistant fire chief, and my recent education from Three Rivers
Community College in the field of human services.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Human Service, Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CT June 2013
Bachelor of Science Public Safety, Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT
Expected Graduation, Dec. 2014
WORK HISTORY
Department of Defense, Fire Protection & Prevention Specialist (GS-0081)
U.S.Naval Submarine Base
Groton, CT
1987-2003 / 2005-2010
Naval Support Activity (NSA)
Millington, TN
2003-2005
Positions Held:
Acting Fire Chief of Department
Assistant Fire Chief Prevention & Protection
Assistant Fire Chief Operation
Fire Inspector / Fire Investigator
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Lead Fire Fighter (Captain)
Firefighter Driver Operator
Work Experiences and Competencies
Respond to all emergencies, assess scene, command & control the incident to mitigate to favorable
outcome
Manage the prevention of fires and minimize property damage through inspection, public
education, public information, training, and awareness Programs, which were offered to the Sub-
Base and surrounding communities.
Management & supervision of administration and operations of the fire department, daily
operations
Assisted and supported the Fire Chief on daily basis to establish overall policies and production
objectives, and resolves administrative problems affecting key policies and critical matters.
Maintained accurate and orderly logs, records and reports such as: fire alarm, daily company logs,
and annual pump, hose, and hydrant tests.
Monitored, directed and evaluated training staff for new firefighters and Hazardous Materials
Research & Reference Officer.
Supervise, manage, coach, mentor, guide, evaluate, assess all department members and submit
written reports to Human Resources Department.
Demonstrated ability to work in concert with colleagues, mutual aid departments and other groups
both internal and external, in order to complete the goals and mission of the fire prevention
departments.
Responsible to effectively support agency’s Affirmative Action Plans in a way that provided
opportunities to a diversified group of employees.
Develop, planning of budgets to assure availability of necessary equipment and supplies to achieve
the goals, demands and support of the department.
Develop excellent working relationships with all, both individual and organization.
Conducted building inspections include the following types of occupancies: public assembly areas,
storage areas, business areas, educational areas as well as, healthcare, special structures and
weapons of mass destruction
Met with other agencies, engineers and facility managers to assure code compliance in new
construction and all renovations.
Facilitate high level command meetings at Naval Installations
Responding to hazardous materials emergencies located in the Northeast United States.
OTHER INFORMATION
IFSAC, DOD, National & State Certifications; Fire Officer IV, Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Inspector III,
Haz-Mat Incident Commander, Gas Free Engineering, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Juvenile Fire Setter
Counselor, Public Fire Safety Educator, Life Safety Code Enforcement, JCAHO Inspections
OSHA Certifications; Electrical Standards, Building Construction, Environmental Industrial Hygiene, Spill
Management Hazardous Material Response, OSHA Safety & IH Experience
Connecticut State Police Public Safety Division; State Fire Marshal Certification (3 modules) Life Safety
Code NFPA 101, Hazardous Material Inspector, Arson & Explosion Investigator
Strong computer skills related to hardware and software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite and Windows)
Experienced in both Apple and PC Computer Systems
Able to communicate with hearing impaired by American Sign Language and TDD machine.
Advanced communication skills, listening, interview technique
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