Safety and Health Professional/ Instructor

GARY WILLIAMSON

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

** ***** ** ********** ** a licensed emergency medical provider to the paramedic level

30 years of experience developing and conducting professional safety and technical training courses

30 years of experience in technical rescue performance and training to include: vehicle and heavy vehicle rescue, confined space, structural collapse, trench / excavation, farm equipment, hazardous materials, swift water, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (SWAT Medic), and rapid intervention response

10 years of manufacturing, production, quality assurance, and laboratory experience

Over 25 years of experience interpreting and applying OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compliance requirements

Ability to maintain an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance

EDUCATION

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) – Occupational Safety and Health – Columbia Southern University, 2019

Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic – Roane State Community College, 2009

Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician, EMT – Roane State Community College, 1995

Certificate: Emergency Medical First Responder - Roane State Community College, 1994

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND PREVIOUS TRAINING

Department of Energy Basic Instructor Training Qualification

Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC)

Fall Protection Competent Person, Train-the-Trainer – LJB Inc.

CPR / AED and First Aid Instructor since 1996

Fire Fighter I and II – Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting

Pumper Operations Level I, II, III – Tennessee State Fire School

Fire / Arson Investigation – National Fire Academy

Fire Apparatus Operator – Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting

Fire Department Instructor – Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting

Basic Rope Rescue – Tennessee Rope Rescue School

Post Blast Investigation – Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)

Hazardous Materials Team Operations – Tennessee Hazardous Materials Institute

Clandestine Laboratory Investigation – Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force

Hazardous Material Technician – Tennessee Hazardous Materials Institute

Fire Officer I – Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting

Interviewing / Interrogation Techniques and Courtroom Testimony – National Fire Academy

Swiftwater Rescue – Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads

Law Enforcement Reserve Academy – Blount County Sheriff's Office

Trench Rescue Technician – Gulf Coast Emergency Response Training Academy

Fireground Survival and Rapid Intervention Teams Train-the-Trainer – Fire Department Training Network

Confined Space Rescue Technician – State Fire Academy of Mississippi

Structural Collapse Technician – American Emergency Response Training

Instructor Methodology – Tennessee Hazardous Materials Institute

Incident Safety Officer – Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND PREVIOUS TRAINING (CONT.)

Fire Officer I and II – Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy

Basic Special Weapons and Tactics School (SWAT) – Oak Ridge Police Department

Advance SWAT Tactics / Tactical Armored Vehicles Ops – Integrated Tactical Concepts

More than 800 hours of investigation training

More than 200 hours of hazardous materials training

More than 200 hours of terrorism training

More than 60 hours of specific Incident Command training

SPECIAL SKILLS

Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Able to understand and use OSHA, local, state, and federal standards, and regulations

Able to work independently, under pressure, and with strong problem-solving skills

Align behaviors and priorities to values of impact, integrity, teamwork, safety, and service

Administer tests, exams, reviews, grades, and remediation

Chemical / material identification in variable settings

Course development and presentation skills and experience

Confined space instructor

Continuously observe and evaluate for ways to improve efficiency, safety culture, and champion ways to do so

Evaluate and identify safety hazards

Evaluate work controls / practices, documents, and corrective actions

Hazardous Energy Control (Lock-Out / Tag-Out) instructor

Integrate Human Performance Improvement elements for best practice corrective actions

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proven unbiased approach to root cause analysis

Participate in assessments to verify compliance and program effectiveness

Promote a cohesive, successful, and safe working environment through diversity, equity, and inclusion in both personal and professional goals

Point of Contact cooperation and interaction for successful outcomes of projects

Process implementation through best practice and planning

Questioning attitude

Root cause analysis and investigation

Team leadership and development for quality root cause analysis and accident investigation

Team leadership, mentoring, and development toward growing team members

Team player / leader in ever-changing, multidisciplined, multi-task environment

Provide technical support for OSHA regs 1910. 1926, and DOE 851

Staff development and teamwork

Strong organizational and time management skills

Provide safety and industrial hygiene support

Provide stewardship, support, coaching, and mentoring others

Subject Matter Expert (SME) interaction for content, interpretation, and support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

07/2021 – Present Strategic Resource Alliance – Oak Ridge, TN (subcontractor to United Cleanup Oak Ridge – UCOR) Industrial Training Specialist – SRA / UCOR

Provide and develop in-person training for personnel in the following fields: demolition / construction craft, nuclear operations, waste management, safety and health, industrial hygiene, radiation technician, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT)

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct training courses that include: Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR); Fire Watch / Fire Extinguisher; Fall Prevention and Protection for Authorized User; Radiation Practical Factors; Asbestos Awareness; Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator; Construction / Vehicle Equipment Spotter; Bloodborne Pathogens; First Aid, CPR/AED; Electrical Safety for Chemical Operators; Confined Space for Authorized Entrants and Supervisors; Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO) for Authorized Employees and Issuing Authorities; Multimeter; Suspect / Counterfeit Items; Equipment Operator classroom and hands-on evaluation

Develop training materials such as presentations, student manuals, hands-on student exercises, etc. by working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) in their specific fields

Utilize the Learning Management System to track students needs, schedule classes based on those needs, record course completions, and use various reports to compile needed data

Proficient use in MS Office software including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Interact and develop a rapport with all levels of craft workers, professionals, management, executive leadership, and Department of Energy Field Representatives

11/2020 – 06/2021 City of Kingston Fire Department – Kingston, TN – Fire Fighter / Paramedic

Provide emergency response and control of structure fires, vehicle fires, medical incidents, public assistance for any number of possible types, and professional public interaction

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain emergency equipment and supplies

Drive and operate emergency vehicles and equipment

Respond to any various emergency within the jurisdiction

Maintain required training courses and continuing education

Perform safety inspections of businesses for code compliance

11/2017 – 11/2020 Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN (Subcontractor for DENSO) – Industrial Paramedic

Provide emergency response and control for emergencies on campus and assist Safety and Health with projects that were not during their normal working hours

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain emergency equipment and supplies

Respond to emergencies and incidents on campus or any of 12 buildings within the campus

Perform routine inspections of all fire extinguishers, AEDs, fire exits, chemical storage, sound levels, air quality, etc.

Perform inspections for compliance to issue hot work and confined space permits

Assist security personnel with duties that may arise beyond a normal responsibility

Perform and administer basic first aid, medications, documentation for individual workers, and return-to-work documentation

Administer and document drug testing per company policy and guidelines

Present various safety courses to include first aid / CPR, forklift operator, crane operator, and LOTO

Lead specific training requirements for Blount Memorial Hospital

Schedule and maintain minimum staffing requirements

Interview and assess potential new hires

Build a rapport with the workers and management of all levels

Work to interpret and maintain regulations within OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and other related regulatory bodies

05/2011 – 11/2017 City of Oak Ridge Fire Department, Oak Ridge, TN – Engineer / Paramedic / Investigator

Provide emergency response and control of structure fires, vehicle fires, medical incidents, public assistance for any number of possible types, professional public interaction, develop and present various course material, and perform fire scene investigations

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain emergency equipment and supplies

Drive and operate emergency vehicles and equipment

Respond to any various emergency within the jurisdiction

Maintain required training courses and continuing education

Perform safety inspections of businesses for code compliance

Develop and present course material related to medical, rescue, investigation, fire behavior, etc.

Maintain adequate training hours, per state requirements, for department personnel

Maintain training records for department personnel

Maintain continuing education, certifications, and requirements for Paramedic license, Rescue Specialist, Hazardous Materials Technician, Instructor, Investigator, and SWAT Medic

Perform consistent unbiased investigations of fire scenes, explosions, fire deaths, and any other related incident

Document, collect, record, and maintain chain-of-custody of evidence

Provide detailed reports for origin, cause, circumstances, suspects, and evidence for fire incidents

Participate in interviews / interrogations of related subjects to fire incidents

Provide legal depositions, under oath, related to investigation findings

Train and respond to special incidents requiring SWAT level response as a team Medic

06/1999 – 05/2011 City of Maryville Fire Department, Maryville, TN – Engineer / Paramedic / Investigator

Provide emergency response and control of structure fires, vehicle fires, medical incidents, public assistance for any number of possible types, professional public interaction, develop and present various course material, and perform fire scene investigations

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain emergency equipment and supplies

Drive and operate emergency vehicles and equipment

Respond to any various emergency within the jurisdiction

Maintain required training courses and continuing education

Perform safety inspections of businesses for code compliance

Develop and present course material related to medical, rescue, investigation, fire behavior, etc.

Maintain adequate training hours, per state requirements, for department personnel

Maintain training records for department personnel

Maintain continuing education, certifications, and requirements for Paramedic license, Rescue Specialist, Hazardous Materials Technician, Instructor, Investigator, and SWAT Medic

Perform consistent unbiased investigations of fire scenes, explosions, fire deaths, and any other related incident

Document, collect, record, and maintain chain-of-custody of evidence

Provide detailed reports for origin, cause, circumstances, suspects, and evidence for fire incidents

Participate in interviews / interrogations of related subjects to fire incidents

Provide legal depositions, under oath, related to investigation findings

Train and respond to special incidents requiring SWAT level response as a team Medic

08/2010 – 07/2021 Maryville High School, Maryville, TN – Teaching Assistant

Provide education in accordance with national, state, and school requirements

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain attendance records in accordance with state and school requirements

Provide course material for medical first responder level

Provide hands-on training for required skills

Ensure students meet benchmarks set by National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Tennessee

Maintain accurate records of attendance, course materials, grades, etc.

AFFILIATIONS

Member, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), 2003 – 2020

Member, Tennessee Chapter IAAI, 1999 – Present

TN-IAAI Board Member, 2015 – 2020

TN-IAAI Vice President, 2017 – 2020

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Medal of Valor, City of Maryville

Fire Investigator of the Year, Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson (TACA)

Paramedic Student of the Year, Roane State Community College

Medal of Bravery, City of Oak Ridge

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