Marcus L. Armstrong

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Schertz, TX 78154

m acexkb@r.postjobfree.com 707-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

** ***** ** ************ ********, Education and Experience in Emergency Response, Incident Mitigation &

Recovery. Implemented solid, Comprehensive training programs focusing on Occupational S afety and Risk

Management for military and civilian f irefighters and staff. Proven track record of success in creative and

effective leadership of diverse personnel in multiple locations . Well versed in Team-Building, Administrative

Accountability, Supply Operations Management and Personnel Management . Excellent Interpersonal

Communication skills, reliable, diligent and flexible professional capabilities . Operates on the guidelines of

Federal, State and Local standards of OSHA guidance and regulations . Selfless, team -first mentality with

problem solving abilities and tools necessary to exceed goal expectations . Knowledgeable in building

training curriculum and communication utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

SPECIFIC SKILL AREAS

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - Initiated & documented baseline/annual health screening of all team members (i.e.

respiratory protection, hearing conservatio n & hazardous communications). Conducted routine facility

welfare inspections; identified & corrected safety discrepancies; reduced workplace violations and mishaps

by 20% from the previous year . Recommended changes & implemented ergonomic improvements to reduce

musculoskeletal disorders. Effectively interpret ed and communicated life-safety policies and procedures to

management and employee workforce. Managed $6.1M emergency response fleet ; oversaw daily operations,

scheduled maintenance & drivers’ training program ; consistently maintained “Excellent” standards during

higher-headquarter inspections.

FIRE SCIENCE - Understands relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote local or

national life-saving operations for the protection of life, environment, and property. Executed region’s largest

fire prevention program; established requirements IAW establishe d guidelines; provided coverage for over

6.3M square feet of real estate; protected $4.2B in Air Force assets

TRAINED IN E MERGENCY RESPONSE - Responded to chemical spills, HazMat incidents/other major

emergencies; conducted surveys of HazMat storage facilities. Coordinated disaster response objectives,

recommended evacuation actions/shelter-in-place, achieves scene stabilization. Developed and implemented

training procedures and strategies to combat natural & man-made disasters. Applied Incident Command

System principles in incidents involving multiple jurisdictions, developing/establishing incident objectives .

Certified! Educated to the highest levels of Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security

standards.

BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Comprehends zero-based and line-item budgets, intelligently

allocates resources for operations & critical assets. Performed cost -benefit analyses to compare operating

programs, review financial requests, or explor e alternative f inancing methods. Represented companies in

negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

National Incident Fire Instructor III HazMat Tech/Incident

Management System Command/WMD

Emergency Medical

Fire Officer IV Responder Fire Inspector III

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & B ACKGROUND SUMMARY

FIRE PROTECTION, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1990 - 2014

Experienced & Trained! Broad spectrum knowledge of basic fire ground operations to include

resource allocation, multi-jurisdictional command, logistics and personnel actions.

Basic Firefighter Battalion Chief Prevention Chief

Driver/Operator District Chief Deputy Fire Chief

Crew Leader Logistics Manager

Team Leader Training Chief

COMMUNITY RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT

Habitat-for-Humanities volunteer; renovated three homes valued at $830K; 3-day project improved

QoL and increased home energy efficiency

Supported local homeless shelter; rallied team to prepare & serve meals; nourished 80+ families

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH / FIRE SCIENCE EDUCATION

2014

Bachelors of Applied Science, Occupational Safety & Health / Fire Science

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL (GPA 3.6 )

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Meritorious Service Medal - Continued leadership in the face of reduced staffing & increased

responsibilities

Achieved “Excellent” rating on Air Force Compliance Inspection - Led 28-person team during 5-day

wartime training scenarios

Junior Military Member of the Year

Senior Fire Officer of the Quarter

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