Fire Protection

Station Officer Firefighter

Field of Preference: Fire Protection

Qualifications Profile

Results-driven, motivated, and accomplished professional with extensive experience in all aspects of firefighting operations. Skilled in all facets of performance improvement, process development, and team coordination. Recognized as a hardworking, reliable, and visionary leader; with proven capability to thrive under stressful and challenging situations. Equipped with well-defined communication, management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Areas of Expertise

Emergency and Crisis Administration ~ Program Development ~ Strategic Planning and Implementation

Conflict Resolution ~ Regulatory Compliance ~ Safety Management ~ Staff Training and Development

Professional Experience

G-3 Systems –Kandahar airfield/Mazar I Sharif International Airport (NATO) CAT 9 Airport (2013–Present)

Watch Manager

Broaden knowledge of standardization agreement (STANAG), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety regulations.

Render direct supervision to all firefighting and rescue operations; and firefighting training activities.

Spearhead all the facets of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) and structural firefighting operations.

Facilitate the professional training of firefighters in all aspects of ARFF and structural firefighting operations.

Complete the preparation of reports concerning the fire services.

Provide expert oversight to all fire, hydrocarbon and toxic gas release, and rescue and fire loss control situations.

Prevent life loss property damage caused by fire, gas release incidents, and vehicle accidents while restricting space and high-angle rescue situations; which include overseeing fire service personnel and auxiliary fire team members as the incident commander.

Administer all testing, inspection, and repair of all fire and life support equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), search and rescue (SAR), mobile breathing air compressors, and portable fire extinguishers.

Direct specialist and hot work stand-by tasks through firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus, and specialist rescue equipment during plant routine maintenance and project works.

Direct the testing and maintenance of multiple firefighting vehicles and major storage tank firefighting systems and portable equipment.

Make active involvement in the daily practical and theoretical trainings to maintain the required professional skills, including regular utilization of fire training ground facilities; providing hands-on exposure to heat, flame, smoke, steam, and various firefighting agents as well as performing at heights and in confined spaces.

Demonstrate excellent leadership skills in supervising shift teams of fire fighters involved in various responsibilities, including:

-Firefighting, oil and gas release control measures, as well as rescue and medical emergencies

-Routine maintenance and testing of fire pumps, hydrants, isolation valves and the testing and repair of fire hose and associated equipment; while also communicating the maintenance of breathing apparatus, life support, and resuscitation equipment

Structural Lead

Manage the overall structural firefighting operations while supporting aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) airfield operations.

Facilitate training for firefighters on structural firefighting and airfield operations; as well as for non-firefighting personnel and various organized groups.

Systematically generate reports regarding the fire service responses.

Adeptly prevent damage and physical or financial loss of Fire Department equipment and materials.

Gain knowledge of Mazar I sharif safety regulations on fire services and operations.

Leverage expertise in operating firefighting apparatus and implement fire extinguishing procedures.

Establish and guarantee a safe working environment for all personnel and provide advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the injured.

Ensure alignment with Mazar I Sharif fire protection service policy in maintaining physical fitness standard.

Expertly perform the inspection, testing, and maintenance of all fixed or portable extinguishing or detection systems, fire apparatus, water distribution systems, as well all hand portable firefighting equipment, life safety equipment, and firefighting vehicles.

Cultivate and maintain strong and productive relationships among peers, subordinates, and supervisors.

Kandahar Airfield/NATO – Afghanistan

Crew Commander; Deputy Platoon Chief 2011–2013

Conducted and managed the activities of firefighters and the driver or engineer at medical and fire-related incidents, crash rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and public education events.

Provided support in establishing fire prevention inspection training and in-station activities.

Directed the overall firefighting functions of a military rotary wing aviation facility with up to 200 aircraft.

Developed strategic initiatives to guarantee the safety of civilians.

Rendered assistance to platoon chief in training firefighters in all aspects of airfield and structural firefighting operations.

Guaranteed accuracy in recording all activities, producing management information system (MIS) reports regarding fire services, and taking part in fire inspections.

Observed compliance with safety regulations, including the Commander of Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan (COMKAF) safety procedures on fire services and operations.

Firefighter; Fire Inspector; Camp Slayer; Crew Chief 2008–2008

Conceptualized and executed programs, personnel policies, and organizational goals.

Made thorough assessment on fire code plans and carried out acceptance tests of alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and other fire protection systems and equipment.

Evaluated citizen complaints; researched fire code violations; and conducted community education programs.

Closely monitored emergency and non-emergency tasks during an assigned shift, which included training and vehicle maintenance to ensure the efficiency of all apparatus for any emergency; preventive maintenance on equipment in alignment with department standards; and maintaining apparatus cleanliness.

Performed testing of fire pumps, hoses, ladders, hand and power tools, and other pieces of equipment.

Forward Operating Base Salerno - Khost, Afghanistan

Crew Chief 2006–2007

Administered the entire areas within the fire protection for K-2 Air Base and Salerno FOB development, assessment, and implementation on department policies.

Directly worked under the supervision of fire chief and exemplified skills in conceptualizing and managing fire prevention education programs.

Thoroughly analyzed construction and medical plans while coordinating with engineers to provide technical and functional assistance on fire prevention and design development.

Carried out extensive investigation on fire-damaged residences and commercial structures in order to identify cause and prevention.

Strategically studied access points and locations of hydrants and determined potential fire hazards.

Actively participated in public education duties, which included demonstrations, first aid, and firefighting training and lectures.

K-2 Air Base – Karshi Knanabad, Uzbeckistan

Firefighter; Driver Operator 2005–2006

Assumed all discharged duties as a crew chief and driver operator to provide fire protection for K-2 Air Base and Salerno FOB, while handling numerous wild land fires, medical emergencies, and in-flight emergency.

Earlier Career

Ellsworth Fire Department - Rapid City, SD

Firefighter Driver Operator 2001–2003

Professional Development

SCBA Air Compressor – Mako, Ocala, FL

Maryland Fire Rescue Institute – University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Fire Rescue Academy – Louis F. Garland, Goodfellow, TX

Credentials

Apparatus Licenses

P-10, P-15, P-18, P-19, P-20, P-22, P-23, P-24, P-26, P-28, T-1500, T-3000, and PXXX Jaguar

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certifications

Firefighter I/II

Hazmat Operations

Driver Operator Pumper

Airport Firefighter/Driver Operator

Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply

Fire Officer II

Fire Instructor III

Fire Inspector II

Tele-communicator I/II

Hazmat Incident Commander

Pro-board Certifications

Wildland Firefighter S-130/S-190

Fire Inspector II - NREMT-B

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