Jay Ducote M.Ed.

Scottsdale AZ *****

Phone: 480-***-****

Email: ad1fyx@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

May 2015-December 2022, Rio Verde Fire District, Rio Verde, AZ

Fire Chief

Provide administrative direction and leadership for all Fire District functions, operations, and personnel through the supervision of staff and a review of their activities.

Responsibilities include reviewing the general operation of the district to determine efficiency; providing direction on major projects or problem areas; planning for the future; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and providing policy guidance.

Responsible for developing recommendations for the protection of life and property in the district and responsible for performing other related duties as required.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Board officials, community organizations and other fire departments.

Makes effective verbal and written presentations. Speaks before public groups on the plans, programs, and goals of the Fire District.

Advises the Board of Directors on Fire District progress. Responds courteously and tactfully to the public in answering questions, explaining District policies, and handling complaints.

Emergency Manager for the fire district.

May 2013-May 2015, Scottsdale Fire Department Scottsdale, AZ

Division Chief (Shift Commander), Fire Operations

40-hour position that supervises and coordinates activities of fire battalions in the delivery of fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, wild land and emergency medical services (EMS) operations.

Participates in managing the development and implementation of Departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

On duty PIO (Public Information Officer)

Represent the Fire Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

Establishes, within Department and City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.

Participates in the development and administration of the Department budget; participates in and approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Responds to emergency alarms and may assume command of field operations; performs a management role in the direction of assigned personnel and equipment at the scene of emergencies involving fire, wild land, hazardous materials incidents, and life-saving rescue work.

Manage, through the Battalion Chiefs, employee relations matters and assist in recruitment, promotional exams and employee development and mentoring.

May 2005-May 2013, Scottsdale Fire Department Scottsdale, AZ

Field Battalion Chief 2005, 2010-2013

EMS Battalion Chief 2006-2010

Assisted in the implementation of all new department policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the newly formed Scottsdale Fire Department.

Planned, organized, assigned, supervised and evaluated activities and personnel in a fire Battalion.

Directed and coordinated emergency scene activity. Assumed responsibility for the performance and safety of assigned personnel on the scene of an incident.

Provided emergency medical assistance on scene and supervised basic and advanced life support procedures.

Manage EMT and Paramedic treatment skills, HIPPA laws, triage decisions, transportation decisions and documentation skills (CQI).

H1N1 liaison with Maricopa County Public Health and Scottsdale Health Care Hospitals.

Manage and Oversee Paramedic and EMT Recertification

Implemented and trained all crews in new Electronic Pt Care Reporting (EPCR) software using Panasonic Toughbook hardware.

Coordinate training and continuing education (CE) for all SFD Certified Emergency Paramedics and EMTs.

Manage Scottsdale Fire EMS budget and medical director contract.

Procurement of medical equipment and supplies through evaluation and testing to allow for the best treatment practices available.

Contract administrator for Southwest/PMT Ambulance Companies.

Manage ALS Recovery Fees and records involving ALS transports.

Improve the ability of the EMS Division to collect, retrieve and analyze data through new EPCR software.

Epidemiology Section Leader with county health for Super Bowl XLII (2008)

Complete and present quarterly reports, update EMS Strategic Plan and supplemental budget requests.

January1983-May2005 (22 years) Glendale Fire Department Glendale, AZ

EMS Division Chief July 2003- May 2005

Manage ambulance contract

Manage ALS recovery fee

Southwest Ambulance liaison

Manage EMS budget

Manage citizen, agency, department complaints

Risk management issues

Medical Director liaison

Manage field EMS issues

Development and revision of department policies and procedures

WMD/MMRS liaison

Opened and planned EMS rooms for new Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Arena

Manage and maintain CPR/first aid/AED programs

Valley EMS managers team member

Company Officer (Captain and Training Captain) 1997- 2002 Glendale Fire Department

Planned, organized, assigned, supervised and evaluated activities of personnel on fire companies.

Assisted in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Directed and coordinated emergency scene activity and assumed responsibility for the performance and safety of assigned personnel on scene of an incident.

Provided emergency medical assistance on emergency calls and supervised the advanced and basic life support procedures.

Provided fire and EMS reports and records of all fire and emergency activities.

Identified and preserved evidence at fires and other emergency scenes.

Supervised and participated in fire prevention inspections and code enforcement

Instructed and drilled fire company employees in firefighting and emergency medical techniques to insure minimum company standards.

Interpreted explained and enforced fire codes and fire safety practices to citizens.

Part Time 911dispatcher, Phx Fire Department Regional Dispatch Center (1986-1991)

Adjunct Faculty, Glendale Community College EMT Instructor (1993-1995)

Education

2002-2004 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Master of Education, Educational Leadership.

Graduated with Honors.

1992-1994 Ottawa University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts, Health Care Management.

1989-1991 Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

Associates of Applied Science, Fire Science

Graduated with Honors.

Additional Professional Activities

CFO (Chief Fire Officer designation) Center for Public Safety Excellence (2013)

Sixth employee hired under Fire Chief Willy McDonald to start the new municipal Scottsdale Fire Department after Rural Metro cancelled fire contract with the city. (5/2005)

Epidemiology Section Leader with county health for Super Bowl XLII, Glendale AZ (2/2008)

Adjunct Faculty, EMT Instructor, Glendale Community College (1993-1995)

Part Time 911dispatcher, Phoenix Fire Department Regional Dispatch Center (1986-1991)

Committees and Boards

Regional Planning Committee member for Super Bowl XLIX & XLII (2008 & 2015)

Scottsdale Fire Department Labor Relations Management Team Co- Chair

Scottsdale Fire Department Staffing and Deployment Labor Mgmt. Team Sponsor

Scottsdale Leadership Class XX, 2008

REMS (Regional EMS managers) board member 2006-2010

Glendale Fire Department Health and Relief Fund (1992-2005)

President (1992-1998) and E-Board member of GFFOC (Glendale Firefighters Olympic Committee) a non-profit organization.

Valley Big Brother, Habitat for Humanity and Boys/Girls Club of AZ Volunteer

Phoenix Valley EMS Managers EPCR Steering Committee

Phoenix Valley EMS Managers Funding Committee Chair

Valley Emergency Managers Member

Member: Glendale “Unity Day” Committee

Specialized Training

Awards Received

Phoenix/Glendale/Tempe Fire Department Training Academy- Jan.– March 1983

Certified Emergency Paramedic (EMT-P) State of AZ, 1987-1997

ACLS, PEPP, PALS, PHTLS certified 1987-1997

EMT-D 1997-2018

NIMS Training-100, 200, 700, 800

Paramedic student preceptor, Glendale Community College and Phoenix college

TRT, ARFF, Wildland, Haz Mat training

HAZWOPER

VICC (Virtual Training Center) instructor

40-hour Hazardous Materials- First Responder Certification

Incident Safety Officer Certification (National Fire Academy)

Operations/EMS director for Pat Tillman run, Phoenix Open Golf Tournament, PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon, 2005-2015

AZ Emergency Medical Systems (AEMS) “Ace of Hearts” Award for EPCR program 2009

Maricopa Dept of Health appreciation award for Super Bowl XLII

AED Heart Safe Community Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs 2003

Glendale Fire Chiefs Award 2002

City of Glendale Certificate of Excellence, 1992, 1993

Glendale Certificate of Recognition- Unit Citation, 1992, 1993

Scottsdale Fire Eddie Loggins Lifetime Achievement Award 2015

REFERENCES

Tom Shannon, Fire Chief, Scottsdale AZ 623-***-****

Jan Dolan, Former Scottsdale City Manager, Scottsdale AZ 480-***-****

Kara Kalkbrenner, Retired Fire Chief, Phoenix AZ 602-***-****

William McDonald, Fire Chief, Las Vegas, NV 408-***-****

Scott Freitag Fire Chief, Central AZ Fire and Medical Authority (Prescott).……928-***-****

Kenny King, Retired Deputy Fire Chief, Mesa AZ 480-***-****

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