Fire Marshal
Resume:
EXPERIENCE
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September 2022-present
Working independently and remotely, review and either comment on deficiencies or approve construction plans for Building permits and Fire permits for multiple jurisdictions within California.
Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, Rohnert Park, CA — Fire Marshal
September 2016 - November 2022
Directed the operations of the Fire Prevention division. Performed plan reviews, completed designated and mandated annual fire inspections, implemented and performed weed abatement/fuels management inspections, enforced state Fire Code with local amendments, wrote ordinances, policies and information bulletins. Adopted new codes each cycle and worked positively and cooperatively with builders, designers and the general public. Investigated fires for cause and origin. Performed Community Risk and ISO Assessments and other administrative tasks as needed. I was the program manager for State Community Care Licensing inspections and program administration. Berkeley Fire Department, Berkeley, CA — Fire Inspector February 2011 - September 2016
Performed mandated and designated fire inspections to a wide variety of occupancies. Provided plan review services, interacted with tact and respect with designers, builders, other departments and agencies as well as the public. I was the City's designated point of contact for State Community Care Licensing. I provided public education by teaching Citizens Emergency Response Training classes and a Fire Prevention module to new recruits. Assisted with the investigation of fires for cause and origin. Worked closely with other organizations and departments developing effective wildland urban interface policies and standards and performed wildland/urban interface inspections. Vacaville Fire Department, Vacaville, CA — Fire Inspector/ Plans Examiner
August 2006 - February 2011
Reviewed and evaluated construction plans, issued permits, calculated fees. Provided inspection services for all construction within the city. Provided support to inspect existing occupancies to identify fire life safety hazards and obtain their abatement. Represented the department at departmental and inter-agency meetings. Conferred with designers, developers and architects to discuss and give guidance for project developments and to make code interpretations. Work cooperatively with the building industry and the general public to strengthen the department’s image. Provide public education and support the fire prevention division’s efforts. Special emphasis on Achievements:
Met plan turn-around deadlines and
provided customer service to
enhance public safety.
Achievements:
Created an emergency
preparedness program for the
public and local businesses.
Achieved 100% inspection level for
all mandated occupancies and all
weed abatement properties each
year.
Operated the division within budget
each year, identified areas for
improvements.
Achievements: Created a multi-
stakeholders’ “roundtable” to
address irresponsible behavior at
off-campus fraternity houses.
Met goals for inspections and follow
ups each year.
Achievements:
Worked as a part of a team to
complete both a Kaiser hospital
and Genentech campus within
scheduled time frames to meet
citywide goals. Built and
maintained positive working
relationships with the community.
Met goals for inspections and
follow ups each year.
Jim Thompson
Fire Marshal, Fire Investigator, Plans Examiner
CONTACT:
116 Muir court
Petaluma, CA 94954
********@*****.***
investigations.
Additional volunteer service:
San Antonio Volunteer Fire Department, Petaluma, CA-Firefighter Sonoma County Emergency Services, Santa Rosa, CA-Hazardous Materials Response Team member
CALFIRE, Sonoma County Unit, Santa Rosa, CA-Volunteer-In-Prevention EDUCATION
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa — Associates degree, Fire Technology Heald College, San Francisco, —Diploma, Architectural Structural Drafting 2011- 2016
2006-2012
2005-2012
2004 - 2007
2006, 2013, 2021
California Fire Prevention Institute, Buellton
CERTIFICATIONS:
California State Fire Marshal:
● Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention Specialist
● Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A,2B, 2C
● Fire Investigation 1A, 1B
● Fire Management 1A, 1B International Code Council:
● Fire Inspector 1
● Fire Plans Examiner
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training:
● P.C. 832 Arrest and Evidence
California Specialized Training Institute:
● Haz Mat First Responder, Operational
● Incident Commander
● Decontamination
● Weapons of Mass Destruction
National Wildfire Coordinating Group:
● S-190 Basic Wildfire Behavior
● S-215 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface National Fire Academy:
● S-130 Firefighter Training
● ICS-100 Introduction to the ICS for Operational First Responders
● ICS-200
● Basic NIMS ICS for Operational First Responders
● Hydraulic Calculations for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems California Office of Emergency Services:
Safety Assessment Program Inspector
COURSEWORK:
International Conference of Arson Investigators:
● Ethics and the Fire Investigator
● Digital Photography
● Fire Scene Safety
● Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires
● Evidence
● Investigating Fatal Fires
● Arc Mapping
● Wildland Fire Investigation Bay Alarm courses:
● Fire Alarm Plan Review
● Fire Inspector’s Guide to Fire Alarm Systems-Level II Federal Emergency Management Agency:
● Professional Development Series
California Conference of Arson Investigators:
● Basic Electrical Fire Investigation Environmental Protection Agency:
● Basic Underground Storage Tank Inspector Compliance Training California State Water Quality Control Board:
● Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Compliance Training Northern California Fire Prevention Officers’ Association:
● Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
● 2010 NFPA Introduction to 13D
● 2010 NFPA 13D Plan Review and Inspections City of Rohnert Park: Various Supervisory courses given in-house.
City of Vacaville:
● Career Academy.
City of Santa Rosa:
● Supervisory Academy
● Leadership Program County of Sonoma:
● Supervisory Skills Program
● Business Writing Essentials
MEMBERSHIP:
● International Fire Marshals Association
● Sonoma County Fire Investigation Task Force
● North Bay Youth Firesetter Intervention Coalition
● Sonoma County Fire Prevention Officers Association
● Alameda County Fire Prevention Officers Association
(2011-2016)
● Solano/Napa Fire Prevention Officers Association, Vice President
(2006-2011)
● Hills Emergency Forum
(2011-2016)
Additional information is available upon request.
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