Accomplished Fire Captain with 24 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Equipped wth a strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse fire department sections. Committed to the Health and Safety of fire dept. personnel.
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- Completed 120 fire inspections on base facilities identifying hazards and recommending solutions; promoting a 100% completion rate for annual inspections
- Transformed the flightline extinguisher program, family housing briefing and the pre-construction checklist increasing efficiency and awareness of fire prevention information
- Conducted multiple Command level briefings on fire prevention activities for a variety of projects
- Performed Acceptance testing for fire alarm and suppression systems for six facilities making way for critical assignments to continue
- Educated 4,000 children in fire prevention activities through camps, fire station visits, State education programs and local community events
- Supervised new Hood and Duct system program for Offutt AFB with new contractors certifying critical assets were in operational order
- Certified Fire Officer III, Incident Safety Officer, and NIMS 300 & 400 courses; increasing knowledge and readiness for the department
- Stepped up as Lead Firefighter and Chief Officer during manning shortfalls; Interior fire attack in Stratcom basement fire, Incident Command for both a vehicle accident into a building and medcal emergency where CPR was performed
- Incident Command for a multi-family house fire valued at $300K, directed crews in inital fire attack, ventilation and overhaul; limiting damage to less than $50K
- ACES-FD administrator and hose testing program manager ensuring accurate and up to date records management
- Training assistant and fitness program lead for 24 personnel providing readiness that exceeds the Air Force Combat Commands 90% requirement and increasing annual health assessment scores
- Organized the training of the $1.3 Billion STRATCOM facility for all fire dept. personnel to include high security areas and all fire dept. functional areas
- Coordinated the 2nd annual Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb raising over $20K for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- Introduced and implemented plans with leadership to increase shift morale and accountability; leading to a cultural change with increased productivity and capability
- Unanimous choice among Chief Officers to be selected as 2018 Firefighter of the Year. Also American Legion Post 399 and State of Nebraska Firefither of the Year.
Firefighter of the Year 2000, 2010, 2018
Nebraska State Firefighter of the Year 2018
Wing Civilian of the Quarter 2003, 2005, 2010
Air Force Achievment Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Nationa Defense Service Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Fire Officer I, II, III
Fire Inspector I, II, III
Fire Instrutor I, II
Firefighter I, II
Airport Firefighter
Confined Space Rescue
Trench Rescue
CMC Rope Rescue I, II
FEMA ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Haz Mat Awareness, Operations, Technician, Train-the-Trainer, Incident Command
Incident Safety Officer
National Registry EMT
Driver Operator Aerial, Pumper, ARFF, Mobile Water Supply
Aircraft Fire Training Facility
FEMA Wide Area Search
FEMA Leadership I
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