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Division Chief Over Hazardous Materials resume example with 20+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Hardworking and reliable Chief Officer with strong ability in Emergency Operations, Personnel Management and Development . Offering 31 years of Experience in several response area and life experiences skills. Such as Hazardous Materials, EMS, Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement. CDL. I enjoy interaction with the public and other agencies I have responded with over the years. I am proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. I have tried to lead by example in action and education by conducting inter agency training, mostly in Hazardous Material response and Situation Awareness. I have continuously gone outside my agency for training to help keep our responses relevant.

My Career is winding down and wanted to see what other opportunities and challenges maybe out there for me.

Skills
  • Workload prioritization
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Inspection of New Construction, for Occupancy
  • Regulatory enforcement
  • Personnel training
  • Fire prevention
  • Problem resolution
  • Planning
  • Analytical
  • Team building
  • Team management
  • Work ethic
Experience
03/2005 to Current Division Chief Over Hazardous Materials Clubcorp Club Operations, Inc. | Costa Mesa, CA,
  • Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
  • Preserved order and discipline among [Number] subordinates.
  • Managed all aspects of staffing, recruitment, interviewing, and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle fire and additional emergency calls, including Hazardous Materials Incidents.
  • Distributed company correspondence, including memos and updates to reinforce and apprise departments and divisions of corporate objectives and developments.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by guaranteeing program requirements adhered to NFPA's compliance standards.
  • Handled supply purchases and inventory management for office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Communicated company philosophies and policies, demonstrated work routines and documented performance.
  • Analyzed and identified improvements to implement in department systems and controls.
  • Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
  • Monitored office inventory to maintain adequate supply levels and order products.
  • Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
  • Evaluated program performance against expectations.
03/1998 to Current Captain Argonne National Laboratory | Lemont, IL,
  • Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle fire and additional emergency calls, including Fire, Rescue, EMS, Hazardous Material response, Flooding, Public assistance.
  • Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
  • Elevated assigned fire station into top-performer in area, resulting in honors, awards, and accolades.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Preserved order and discipline among 15 subordinates.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including Fire fighting and EMS response.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
03/1990 to Current Battalion Chief City Of Conway, Fire Department | City, STATE,
  • Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
  • Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.
  • Followed department rules and regulations and oversaw discipline to maintain compliance among personnel.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
  • Preserved order and discipline among [Number] subordinates.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
  • Managed all aspects of staffing, recruitment, interviewing, and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
  • Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
  • Outlined necessary remediation plans to achieve desired compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations and standards.
  • Dispatched firefighting personnel to handle routine service calls and complex emergencies.
  • Administered first aid to individuals suffering from fire effects such as smoke inhalation or injured during incidents.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1984 High School Diploma | Greenbrier High School, Greenbrier, AR GPA:
Expected in | Business Administration University Of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR GPA:
Expected in 05/1990 Fire Fighter Standers I,II,III | Emergency Services Southern Arkansas University Tech, Camden, AR GPA:
  • Completed continuing education in Several areas.
  • First Responder
  • Hazardous Material Initial Responses
  • Hazardous Material Recognition Identifications
  • Arson Detection
  • Pump Operations Advanced Auto Rescue Technology
  • Advanced Auto Rescue Technology
  • Emergency Scene Command
  • Trench Rescue
  • Tactical Rope Rescue
  • Hazardous Material Response Team
  • Initial Response To Terrorism Basic Concepts
  • Fire Origin and Cause
  • MCTO- Tactics
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Meth Lap Ops
  • Emergency Response To Terrorism
  • ICS For Structural Collapse
  • Advanced Pump Operations
  • LP Gas Ops
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • Officer II
  • Fire Inspector I
  • Arson Investigation & Domestic Violence
  • Incident Command
  • Liquid Propane Fires
  • Fire Service Instructor I
  • Initial Response To Terrorism Basic Concepts
  • Emergency Vehicle Driving
  • Structure Fire II
  • Rapid Intervention Team
  • Water Theory & Foam
  • Chief Fire Officer
  • Building Construction Combustible/Non-Combustible
  • EMT-13342
Expected in | Command FEMA, Various, GPA:
  • IS-00120.a An Introduction to Exercise
  • IS-00906 Basic Workplace Security Awareness
  • IS-700 Nation Incident Management System(NIMS) an introduction
  • IS-00800 National Response Plan (NRP)
  • IS-00900
Expected in | Command Nation Fire Academy, Various, GPA:
  • Completed continuing education in Command
  • Managing Company Tactical Operations-Preparation
  • Hazardous Material Recognition & Identification
  • Initial Responses To Hazardous Material Incidents
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Fire service Planning For The 21st Century
Expected in | Specialty Response Homeland Security, Various, GPA:
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiology/Nuclear Responder Operations
  • WMD Emergency Medical Services Training
  • WMD HAZMAT Technician (COBRA)
Expected in | Emergency Response Various Agencies/Companies , Various, GPA:
Claire
  • Transportation Technology Center Inc. Crude By Rail Emergency Response
  • Union Pacific Railroad, Understanding Railroad Tank Cars
  • Union Pacific System, Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials
  • EPA, Region 6 Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC) Workshop
  • FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction, Interagency Chemical-Biological Response workshop
  • Murphy/Bevelacqua, Hazmat Street Smart chemistry: Hazardous Risk Assessment, Chemical and Physical Properties, Risk Characterization, Instrumentation Application.
  • NCBRT- CAMEO
  • Thompson Defensive Driving Systems-Defensive Drive.
  • SEA, INC-Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response(HAZWOPER)

Activities and Honors
  • Arkansas Professional Fire Fighter Association
  • IAFF 4016
  • Honors-Valor Award for Rescue Operation at Senior Citizens High Rise Fire, We saved all 96 residents on a fire that had a huge head start on us.
Additional Information

I am a Christian, I have 5 children (3 of mine 2 from my wife) We also have two Grandchildren, one is special needs. I enjoy traveling, messing with my project car, 67 mustang.

I also have a identical twin brother who is one of my Captains out of one the 3 station I directly supervise. He has 28 years of service in and is retiring this June. Great Fireman

When I started my career it was one man to a station, you learned real quick how to do the job. in my 4th year we grew and CFD went to two man crews, Team work was essential on calls and station life. We have added two stations and now employ 109. We added several specialty response over the years, Hazardous Materials, Rope Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Dive, Bomb. All lot of changes during my time with the bottom line never changing, Providing the best services possible to our citizens.

Outside of the Dept I have had several jobs as most fireman do. Manager at Spalding Athletics, CDL-Driver for American Freight, DETCO, AMPX, Sprinkler system installer. The one I enjoyed the most was being a Sub Contractor for the DEA thru SEA, Inc. My specialty was in processing meth labs and transporting for destruction. I have worked in million dollar homes and goat path 100 miles from cavitation. We worked several different spills and lead abatement. We worked hand in hand with the state lab while processing.

Very Blessed.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Greenbrier High School
  • University Of Central Arkansas
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech
  • FEMA
  • Nation Fire Academy
  • Homeland Security
  • Various Agencies/Companies

Job Titles Held:

  • Division Chief Over Hazardous Materials
  • Captain
  • Battalion Chief

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)
  • Fire Fighter Standers I,II,III

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