Assistant Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Fire Chief in Kanawha Valley with a four – year history overseeing multiple cities in urban area. Responsible for updating and enforcing fire prevention, inspections, emergency preparedness, creating and enforcing budgets, training of new recruits and policies. Calm and capable firefighter of 35 years of professional and volunteer firefighting.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Chemical fire suppression Safety inspections residential and industrial

Crisis management Strong communication skills

Mechanical training Fire administration expertise

Educational seminars

EXPERIENCE

Fire Chief – South Charleston, West Virginia 06/2012 to 09/2016

Directed the development, preparation, revision and oversaw implementation of the department of budget. Hiring recruits, Developed, revised and oversaw the implementation of department rules, goals, procedures and work standards.

Assistant Chief – South Charleston, West Virginia 06/2010 to 06/2012

Implemented training programs to maintain accreditation standards and for employee professional development Cooperatively and supportively interacted with coworkers and supervisors.

Captain – South Charleston, West Virginia 03/1999 to 06/2010

Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services. Prepared reports of fires, accidents and emergencies for accurate transfer of information. Maintained constant public presence to enforce fire prevention laws and including city ordinances.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Association of Firefighters Local Number 837 (IAFF)

Professional Fire Chiefs of West Virginia

West Virginia Urban Search and Rescue (WVUSR)

West Virginia Fire Service Instructor

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