Safety Training

Calvin Matthews Sr.

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Atlanta, GA. 30316 404-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To secure a career position that will utilize past experience and expertise in the area of Safety & Security,

Fire Rescue, Life Safety, Fire & Building Codes Enforcement, Loss Prevention management and Fire

Prevention. Safety training, proper warehouse storage, Haz Mat tech and workplace injury and accident

reduction issues.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successful overseeing of an annual $1.5 million budget for COA fire Marshalls office

Responsible for convictions for two of the largest arson cases in Atlanta history

Designed/approved emergency evacuation plans for business/buildings citywide

Received awards Unit Citations, Life Safety Award etc.

Became Georgia Criminal Information Center (GCIC) qualified

Charter member of the first hazardous material response unit in the city of Atlanta

Received Honorable discharge with letter of commendation from the U.S Army

As Commander, Received National Color Guard Championship Award Honors

50% reductions of accidents and injuries at IKEA Atlanta as Loss Prevention Safety Coordinator

EXPERIENCE

G.T. Library Security Senior Officer/Fire Marshall 2011 2014

IKEA at Atlantic Station Loss Prevention Safety Coordinator 2005 2011

Captain of Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement and Fire Safety Code Inspections Program in the Fire

Marshall’s Office City of Atlanta 1998 – 2005

Captain, Fire Station No. 16, Fire & Medical unit City of Atlanta

1994 – 1998

Arson Lieutenant, Fire/Arson Investigation, City of Atlanta 1989 1994

Special Police Officer/City of Atlanta 1988 2005

Fire Fighter, Fire Station No.5 and Haz Mat Tech City of Atlanta 1982 1989

Loss Prevention Investigator, Omni International/CNN Center 1979 1984

Special Police, Department of Defense, Dobbins Air Force Base 1978 1980

E 5, U. S. ARMY, (Nuclear Surety Program) 1974 1977

RELEVANT SKILLS

Leadership

Senior Security Officer/Fire Marshal, Georgia Tech Library

Supervised nine personnel directly and twenty personnel indirectly for 8 years

Managed 10 firefighters and a Medical Lieutenant for 5 years

Managed and responsible for the production of twenty (20) Code Enforcement officers (Lieutenants) for

five years

Training Officer/ Master Instructor

Compliance Standards

Insured a safe environment for Atlanta citizens and visitors by reviewing and approving SARA title III

Documents for the Atlanta Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Office

Insured 100% compliance of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances through research, analysis,

and enforcement

Enforced Fire, Building Code, OSHA, ADA compliance at major public assemblies including Health

Care facilities and Libraries.

Reporting

Prepared DASHBOARD reports for Fire Chief, City Council, and Mayor’s Office that detailed

successful functioning of the department

Prepared Inspections Program reports that detailed the successful inspection of all annual commercial

structures inside the city limits/Conduct various Safety Audits

Prepared environmental feasibility reports for Local/State court, Environment Protection Agency (EPA),

and Environmental Protection Division (EPD)

Security related systems

Inspected and monitored sprinkler and smoke/heat alarm systems installed in structures (NFPA 72)

Monitored screen of multi camera activity in buildings to insure safety for residents and visitors

Insured crowd control for large venues throughout the city (i.e. Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, IKEA

Atlantic Station, etc.

Incident Management

Responded to emergency incidents (fires, hazardous materials, bio hazards and medical) to minimize

the negative effects of the above emergencies

Investigated crime scenes, by obtaining samples to take to crime lab, taking pictures of evidence,

Conducting interviews and/or interrogation to gain information that may assist in conviction or

resolution of case.

Relations with outside agencies

Worked with FBI, GBI, Local Police, Sheriff Department, etc. to coordinate enforcement efforts

Worked with US Secret Service Agents whenever there’s a planned Presidential visit to the Atlanta area.

Training

Trained various employees, companies and the public on work place safety and emergency evacuations,

Develop PowerPoint Safety training presentations for Georgia Tech Library system and IKEA at

Atlantic Station.

RECENT CERTIFICATIONS:

Emergency Preparedness 1 Georgia Tech 2013

C.E.R.T. Team Georgia Tech 2013

Ivers National Fork Lift Operator Master Instructor 2007

IFC (International Fire Codes) 2004/2005

SARA TITLE III Compliance Officer 2000/ 2005

National Command School 2005

National Certified Safety Officer 2004

I.B.O.F Haz Mat Training 2004

N.F.P.A. Fire Inspector I/Building (LSC) 2001

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS HELD:

State Certified Arson Investigator I & II, Certified Peace / Police Officer, State Certified TAC Rope Rescue

I & II, State Certified Haz Mat Tech I & II, State Certified Fire Fighter, Certified Private Investigator

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Advance Interview Interrogations (F.C.T.C.), Complaint Report Writing, Concepts of Law, Criminal

Procedures (F.C.T.C.), Safety Systems (Leak, Spills and Fire Control Program), Airport Security

Awareness, Conducting Basic Fire Prevention Inspections, U.S. Army Special Leadership School, U.S.

Nuclear Surety School, Interpersonal Relations, Evidence Presentation (F.C.T.C.)

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Fundraisers: The Research Foundation, Southern Bell Pioneers, Fire Safety House, Fire Fighter

Calendar for the United Cerebral Palsy, UNCF/Sickle Cell Foundation

Career Days: Inman Middle School, Washington High School

Notable Participations: Greeting of Nelson Mandela to Atlanta, Political Convention, Mayors

Inauguration and Ball (Jackson, Campbell and Franklin), Tribute to the first 16 Fire Fighters, Raising

of the Olympic and Para Olympic Flags City Hall as Color Guard Commander, Annual Christmas

Party for under privilege children Station #16

COMMITTEES

Fire Chief’s SOP Committee

Super Bowl XXXIV Committee

Employee’s Relations Committee

References and Certifications Available Upon Request

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