Emergency Management Fire Engineer
Resume:
“A multi-skilled leader capable of communicating influence of a common vision among others.”
– excerpt 2019 Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report Versatile and multifaceted FIRE TEAM CHIEF with 10 years’ military and civilian experience in emergency response procedures, improvement and implementation of policy and protocols, and collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies. Knowledgeable with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies. Dedication in teamwork, unit cohesion, and inspiring ongoing education for all members of crew. Multifaceted communications skills, proficient in written and oral communication with internal and external agencies, military and civilian contacts, and law enforcement agencies and emergency response organizations. Major strengths in organization, leadership, and staff development; strong customer liaison and communications skills. Fluent in Spanish.
EXPERIENCE
10/2016 – Present, CREW CHIEF, U. S. Army, 6TH Military Police (MP) Detachment, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 40 hours per week, Grade: E-6, Supervisor: Cornish, 607-***-****), may contact. Salary: $74,000+/year
FIRE TEAM CHIEF: Lead and manage two fire truck teams, responsible for the health, welfare, morale, safety, training and professional development of 13 personnel. Direct the daily tasks of running a firefighting organization, including supervising other officers and firefighters at an emergency scene, recruiting, training, and equipping them for their respective duty. Enforce standards of care and develop structures to track and evaluate compliance with frameworks. Provide crash rescue and fire protection to assigned stagefields. Maintain duty schedules and track appointments for five assigned stagefields. Responsible for property in excess of $700K. Accountable for maintenance and serviceability of property (PPE, apparatus, equipment) valued in excess of $350K. Safety Officer over multiple high-risk training events, leading to zero injuries or accidents. Achieve mission success with little or no guidance. Provide technical advice to personnel on a wide range of occupational health, safety and fire protection issues. Proficient in operating procedures and policies such as VA, EPA, and NFPA TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, AND MENTORING: Oversee training drills for teams to determine individual and team firefighting proficiency. Develop pre-fire plans and standard operating procedures for truck teams. Execute command and control over crash rescue, motor vehicle accidents and structural fire ground operations. Provide technical guidance and make recommendations on operational issues to 218 military and civilian firefighters. Evaluated over 320 hours of qualification and proficiency training; ensured personnel were mentally and physically sharp. Enrolled one Soldier in the FAST Program to raise GT score; resulted an PIERRE OVESEN
21 Hartell Way, Fort Rucker AL 36362
Phone: 334-***-****, email: admp6n@r.postjobfree.com PIERRE OVESEN PAGE 1
increased GT score above 110. Mentored two specialists during promotion board preparation; both were selected for advancement. Conduct monthly written performance evaluations. Oversee proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational need. Direct implementation of comprehensive training operations, including drills, inspections, tests, and performance evaluations. Preserve order and discipline; give assignments and instruction. Supervise Firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies. Inspect and evaluate environments for occupational health and safety hazards and to determine compliance with applicable regulations, standards, codes and requirements.
LEADERSHIP THROUGH INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS: Completed 30 semester hours of coursework towards BS in Emergency Disaster Management. Enhanced technical expertise by attaining Hazardous Materials Technician certification through Alabama Fire College. Volunteered personal time to give back to the Ft Rucker community; taught 120 hours of Conversational Spanish through ACS.
STRENGHTEN SQUAD THROUGH DEVELOPMENT: Continually encourage subordinates to continue civilian education. Capitalize on individual strengths of diverse personnel to build an effective squad. Demonstrate eagerness to participate in professional development courses. Educate fellow soldiers on civilian educational resources. COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION: Develop and deepen relationships with local municipalities, county departments, and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Accountable for $1.5M of equipment with no deficiencies, losses, or damages.
- Expanded multi-lateral relations with different agencies to strengthen security and partnership.
- Assist in the certification of Ft Bragg military firefighters, resulting in Ft Bragg successfully deploying in support of OEF
- Led food drive through First Baptist Church in effort to assist those affected by hurricane Michael; raised 500 lbs of food
- Fire team mitigated five inflight emergencies in 2017 04/2015 - 09/2016, FIRE ENGINEER, U. S. Army, Grafenwoehr, Germany, 40 hours per week, Grade: E-6, Supervisor: name, Adamson 334-***-****), may contact. Salary: $74,000+/year PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Optimized Fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures, and tools. Compiled and maintained variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspected arson, violations of Fire codes or ordinances, Firefighters timesheets, accident reports, and "close call" PIERRE OVESEN PAGE 2
reporting. Responsible for driving, operating and maintaining fire department apparatus. Rapid response to medical emergencies. Provided pre-hospital care to victims of injury or illness at a BLS or ALS level. Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment. Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment. Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Maintained 100% accountability of equipment worth $350.000
- Expanded multi-lateral relations with different agencies to strengthen security and partnership with German and Polish first responders.
- Developed entire Emergency Response Program for facility including plans, procedures, training and exercises, obtaining approval from several high level agencies, including the Chemical Materials Agency (CMA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
- Led up to 20 person emergency response exercise teams, with over 350 successful Homeland Security
- Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant drills. 9/2014 - 4/2015, SAFETY SPECIALIST, U.S. Army, 21 TSC, Coleman Army Airfield, Mannheim, Germany, 40 hours per week, Grade: E6, Supervisor: Maxfield, 712-***-****), may contact. Salary: $64,000+/year
SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Implemented programs to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Identified health and safety hazards. Recommended ways to improve health and safety in the workplace. Performed worksite inspections in heavy industrial locations to include Coleman Army Airfield installations, bases; both Air Force and US Army Air stations environmental health hazards.Performed training need analysis to determine training requirements. Researched regulations, plans and procedures to identify training requirements. Developed effective lesson plans and training materials. Implemented training programs for both construction and operational personnel during entire construction phase for facility. Evaluated training programs for additional improvements. Provided continuing training in Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 2, OSHA 3, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Overview of Emergency Response.
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT: Investigated on-the-job accidents and wrote up reports. Identified hazards or faults that caused the accident and devised strategic plans to remedy those problems.
LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING OF STAFF: Utilized ability to lead, train and maintain an enthusiastic, productive staff; ability to multi-task effectively, pay close attention to detail, and prove resourceful in completing projects.
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Initiated three Training programs that reduced property damage and reduced risk by identifying physical and environment hazards through Risk Hazard Analysis
- Administered and Implemented (TRiPS) Travel Risk Planning System for Coleman Barracks which assisted lowering off duty fatalities and injuries in the first year implemented
- Developed and administered Risk Hazard Analysis for Route Planning for Responding Emergency Vehicles.
- Trained and qualified over 500 newly hired personnel to 29 CFR OSHA 1910.120 Technician-level, NFPA 472 Technician responders.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in over 2,000 hours of presentations to students, clearly communicating information.
- Ensured all programs and tasks complied with applicable safety standards and laws, with safety statistics and monetary impacts from safety-related problems well below company and division limits.
- Built strong relationships with medical and safety staff, ensuring availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and an effective heat stress program for exercises.
- Improved team performance by effectively using formal reviews based on objectives and informal coaching to motivate staff.
08/2013 - 08/2014, AMMUNITION SPECIALIST, U.S. Army, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 40 hours per week, Grade: E6, Supervisor: Jenkins,
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Issued, received, and inspected ammunition for unit operations and quality assurance. Performed maintenance modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components. Completed documentation associated with receipt and transfer of ammunition. Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement. PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY: Operated computer hardware and software/utilities manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures. Operated heavy equipment, such as 10k All Terrain Lifter Army System and Palletized Load System with trailer. Inspected, inventoried and issued explosives and conventional ammunition to team of 40 soldiers. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Promoted overall safety by ensuring ammunition personnel received proper training
- Ensured 100% accountability of ammo from pickup at the Ammunition Supply Point
(ASP) until final delivery and download at Range
- Supervised the turn-in of over 15,000 ammunition documents without incident
- Moved a total of 550 short tons of munitions worth an estimated $20 million dollars, a company record
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- Processed the turn-in of over 1 million dollars’ worth of live ammunition, 2 tons of residue, and 300 expenditure documents to keep property books accurate 02/2012- 07/2013, Operations NCO, 18th combat sustainment support battalion, Grafenwoehr, Germany, 60 hours per week. Salary: $44,000+/year
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Managed enlisted personnel, resolving all readiness issues for Civil Support Teams (CSTs). Organized and directed the CST main Command Post. Planned all future operations, as a focal point for lessons learned during CST training and deployment operations. Wrote and published Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the CST. Developed standardized checklists for CST deployment.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Key participant in several state level tabletop and full-scale exercises for emergency response actions.
- Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and direction for as many as 80 Soldiers.
- Sought after to assist with development of training programs for State and local responders based upon established FEMA, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Army training guidance.
- Served as the point of contact for the forward unit deployed, providing replacement Soldiers, gathering necessary information for successful mission completion, and serving as the communication link between the deployed unit and their families.
- Operated under a slice budget from the Operations section at division headquarters to establish a NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) training program for an infantry division based in three states.
- Maintained accountability, readiness, proper maintenance, storage, etc. of three property books of equipment valued in excess of $19 million.
- Coordinated development of the unit training program for the next five years. Built coalitions with State Emergency Management Administration (SEMA), State Fire Marshals and other State CSTs to develop an effective training plan for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) in response to incidents.
- Ensured accountability for equipment.
- Led unit to 100% pass rate in accredited HAZMAT technician course.
- Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff. 03/2010 - 01/2012, COLLECTION AGENT, Advance Collection Services, 711 Av. José de Diego, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 60 hours per week. Salary: $24,000+/year METICULOUS DOCUMENTATION: Updated account status records and collection efforts. Improved existing collections processes by analyzing rejection patterns and denials. Upheld privacy and security requirements established by 1st and 3rd party regulatory agencies. Administered delinquency cycle from start to finish, managing collections calling, skip tracing, outside collections agency coordination and related litigation. PIERRE OVESEN PAGE 5
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Educated clients on how to navigate company systems and work within established frameworks to obtain desired services. Processed payments and contracts on accounts. Achieved monthly goals of $1,500 through effective use of Accruing and data entry skills. Responsible for decisioning payment plans and work outs on seriously delinquent loans and lines within Dept guidelines. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Trained new team members on scripts, company services, and performance strategies and provided mentoring
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in over $1 million in sales EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Homeland Security-Capstone Option, Cyber, American Public University, Manassas, VA 20109, 40 semester hours, GPA: 3.00, Graduated 2020 Statistical Methods and Research, Systems Management, Group and Organizational Behavior, Portfolio and Career Development, Project Thesis, Studies in Managerial Accounting, Laws and Ethics in Business, Topics in Human Resource Management, Macroeconomics, Studies in Marketing, Personal and Social Values, Biblical Ethics, Senior Business Project Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Emergency and Disaster Management, American Public University, Manassas, VA 20109, 120 semester hours, GPA: 3.29, Graduated 2019 Management, Special Topics in Earth Science, English Composition I, Speech, General Psychology, Personal Management Skills, Business Mathematics, American History I, Computers in Business, Introduction to Business, Principles of Marketing, Basic College Accounting, Small Business Operations, Children’s Literature, Business Communications OTHER
U.S. Citizen
VEO/VRA eligible-5 point veteran
Member, Emergency Management Alliance (EMA)
Security Clearance: No
CERTIFICATIONS
• IS-001, Emergency Program Manager, 1 CEUs, 2005
• IS-003, Radiological Emergency Management, 1 CEUs, 2005
• IS-010, Animals in Disaster, 1 CEUs, 2005
• IS-100, Incident Command, 0.3 CEUs, 2006
• IS-120, Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises, 1 CEUs, 2000
• IS-139, Exercise Design, 1.5 CEUs, 2005
• IS-195, Basic Incident Command System, 1 CEUs, 1999 PIERRE OVESEN PAGE 6
• IS-200, ICS for Single Resources, 0.3 CEUs, 2006
• IS-208, State Disaster Management, 1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-230, Principles of Emergency Management, 1 CEUs, 2005
• IS-235, Emergency Planning, 1 CEUs, 2005
• IS-240, Leadership and Influence, 0.9 CEUs, 2005
• IS-241, Decision Making and Problem Solving, 0.8 CEUs, 2005
• IS-242, Effective Communications, 0.8 CEUs, 2005
• IS-244, Developing and Managing Volunteers, 1 CEUs, 2005
• IS-271, Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-275, Role of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-288, Role of Volunteer Agencies in Emergency Management, 1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-324, Community Hurricane Preparedness, 1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-393, Introduction to Mitigation, 1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-546, Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness, 0.1 CEUs, 2006
• IS-547, Introduction to Continuity of Operations, 0.5 CEUs, 2006
• IS-700, National Incident Management System, 0.3 CEUs, 2005
• IS-800, National Response Plan, 0.3 CEUs, 2006
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Basic Leader Course, U.S. Army
Advanced Leader Course, U.S. Army
Fire Inspector I & II, U.S. Army
Crash Fire Rescue, U.S. Army
Fire Officer I, II & III, U.S. Army
Combatives Level I, U.S. Army
Hazardous Materials Technician, Alabama Fire Collage Technician Transportation of Hazard, U.S. Army
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, U.S. Army
Hazard Driver Instructor, U.S. Army
Palletized Load System, U.S. Army
CBRN Responder, U.S. Army
Incident Command System (ICS), U.S. Army
Public Safety Telecommunicator I/II, U.S. Army
Incident Safety Officer, U.S. Army
Fire Department Health and Safety Officer, U.S. Army Red Cross Certified CPR
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) PIERRE OVESEN PAGE 7
Windows and MacOS
Google Spreadsheets
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SPECIFIC AND OTHER COUSES
• Problem Solving / Decision Making, 40 hours, 2006
• Professional Emergency Manager, 100 hours, 2006
• Damage Assessment, 8 hours, 2006
• DOT Loader / Unloader / Shipper, 8 hours, 2006
• WMD Incident Management/Unified Command Concept, 24 hours, 2006
• Effective Communications, 8 hours, 2006
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (OSHA 1910.120) Intermodal Specialist, 24 hours, 2006
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Workshop, 3 days, 2006
• Intermodal Specialist, 24 hours, 2006
• Problem Solving / Decision Making, 40 hours, 2006
• E 136 Exercise Development Course, 36 hours, 2006
• E 133 Exercise Control / Simulation, 2005
• E 132 Exercise Design and Evaluation, 2005
• Vertical 1 Rescue Training (NFPA 1670-1006 and OSHA 1910.146), 40 hours, 2005
• North Respirator Technician, 4 hours, 2005
• Rope Rescue Ops Level, 40 hours, 2005
• Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques, 8 hours, 2004
• Level 1 MSA SCBA, 24 hours, 2004
SKILLS
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop effective
• Ability to design, host, and facilitate stakeholder presentations, exercises, and drills
• Ability to absorb, organize, and communicate large quantities of information in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize according to changing circumstances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Emergency Management
• Ability to speak cogently in public on behalf of this organization at federal, state, local, and tribal government meetings and/or assemblies
• Ability to interface with key campus and jurisdictional constituencies and stakeholders
• Knowledge of emergency planning and preparedness processes and procedures in order to evaluate potential or emergency situations PIERRE OVESEN PAGE 8
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