Objective
To utilize my strengths and skills as a public safety manager and translate them in a maritme capacity.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA, PA
2005 – 2008 CAPTAIN, ENGINE 64
Responsible for directing station operations, record keeping and accountability, Interacts with the community at large in order to develop and execute safety initiatives, including programs and fire prevention strategies. Manages and trains personnel. Procures supplies and equipment. Responsible for the coordination and deployment of responding companies at emergency scenes.
2003 - 2005 EQUIPMENT OFFICER
Responsible for overseeing all city fire department contracts and administering annual contract budgets from $10k - $1M+. Developed procurement specifications, incorporating national industry standards. Reported written and oral reports to senior staff. Task environment included interacting with corporate representatives both nationally and internationally. Maintained up-to-date safety procedures/equipment to ensure safety compliance. Collaborated with vendors to provide cost effective, cutting edge technology. Created and implemented equipment controls by utilizing inter-agency relationships.
2000 – 2002 INSTRUCTOR, PHILADELPHIA FIRE ACADEMY
Responsible for recruit training within critical cross-functional group assignments. Collaborated with staff officers to develop courses for recruitment, training, and emergency vehicle operations with a particular emphasis on safety and accountability.
1995 – 2000 FIRE LIEUTENANT
Responsible for coordinating engine and ladder companies during emergency situations. Supported training/development procedures for junior personnel. Executed firefighting fire prevention, and safety initiatives. Liaised with community leaders to identify fire detection and prevention needs and develop solutions. Previously served as an EMT, providing emergency medical care, operating pumpers and overseeing search and rescue teams; managed fire suppression and emergency abatement efforts.
MED-TEX, INC.
1985 – 1995 SAFETY SPECIALIST
Responsible for managing safety initiatives and ensured compliance during operations at refineries, manufacturing plants chemical plants. Maintained safe work environments. Monitored air quality using metering and detection devices. Established rescue equipment for confined space operations and provided air supply equipment for refinery workers. Oversaw records and accountability of operating personnel.
Education
EDUCATION:
Widener University, Chester, PA,
M.P.A. Public Administration – December 2006
Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA,
B.A. Public Safety Administration – December 2004
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA,
A.A.S. Fire Science Administration – May 2000
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS:
1983 –present Emergency Medical Technician, State of PA
2007 Incident Safety Officer (National Fire Academy)
Skils
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
1983-1995 – Firefighter, Philadelphia Fire Department
- EPA HazMat Level III Technician
- Vehicle Extrication
- Emergency Medical Technician, State of Pennsylvania (1983-2008)
1995-2002 – Lieutenant, Philadelphia Fire Department
- Emergency Scene Safety/Hazard Abatement
- Recruit Training Instructor, Phila Fire Academy
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor, Phila Fire Academy
- Confined Space Rescue
- Amtrak Training, CSX Railroad Training
- Decon Company Training
- Communicable Disease – Hepatitis C
- Rapid Intervention Training
2002-2008 – Captain, Philadelphia Fire Department
- Phila Fire Dept Equipment Officer, Officer Development Program
- Equipment Evaluation, Training and Implementation
- Contract Development, Review
- Ethics Training, Fire Investigator Training
- Station Manager, Incident Commander, Emergency Scene Operations
- Incident Safety Officer
- Member, Review Committee, SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
- Emergency Scene Accountability
- Community Education/Fire Prevention and Awareness
- NIMS – ICS for the Fire Service (H-806)
US Navy - 1973-1977
Shipboard firefighting
Operations Specialist