Emergency Response Fire Prevention

CONTACT

Address : Doswell, VA *****

Phone : 804-***-****

Email : **********@***.***

SKILLS

• Group Instruction

• Classroom Oversight

• Academic Publication

• Faculty Collaboration

• Emergency Medical Treatment

• Fire Service

• Personnel Management

• Fire Prevention

• Hazardous Materials Handling

• Emergency Response Procedures

• Public Education

• Fire Inspection Suppression

• Fire Response Rescue Direction

• Staff Performance Evaluation

• Emergency Response

• Crew Training

• Building Inspection

• Incident Reporting

• Crew Leadership

• Drills and Demonstrations

• Policy Enforcement

• Structural Assessment

• Fire Protection

• Firefighting Operations

• Records Management

• Performance Monitoring

• Workload Prioritization

• Disaster Management

• Administration and Management

• Training Oversight

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

High-energy retired Fire Lieutenant equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving local community with classes, emergency response and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills. WORK HISTORY

Adjunct Instructor, 06/1994 to Current

Virginia Department Of Fire Programs - Richmond, VA Locomotive Engineer, 12/2021 to 06/2023

Buckingham Branch Railroad - Dillwyn, VA

Locomotive Engineer, 06/2005 to 12/2021

CSX - Richmond, VA

Fire Department Lieutenant, 06/1982 to 01/2005

Richmond Fire Department - Richmond, VA

Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.

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Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.

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Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.

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Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.

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Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.

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Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.

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Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

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Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.

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• Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely. Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.

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• Inspected locomotives before and after runs.

Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.

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• Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely. Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.

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• Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel. JAMES RIXNER

CERTIFICATIONS

• CFR - Certified First Responder

EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators

Course

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HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste

Operations and Emergency Response

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• Firefighter III, ProBoard Certification

• Instructor IV, ProBoard Certification

• Officer III, ProBoard Certification

• Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment. Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.

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Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.

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• Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention. Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.

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• Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records. Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

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• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment. Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.

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Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.

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Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.

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• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations. Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.

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Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.

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• Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep. Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.

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Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

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• Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.

• Directed 162 firefighters in extinguishment of fires. Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.

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• Created fire prevention courses to educate general public. EDUCATION

Associate In Fire Science : Fire Science, 05/1993

J. Sergeant Reynolds - Richmond

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