Proactive Fire Lieutenant with 30 years of firefighting and personnel management skills. Proven success overseeing and directing work of 30 subordinates. Trained at evaluating fires, recognizing danger and taking necessary actions for protection of property and lives. Having investigated over 250 fires for Origin and Cause using the Scientific Methodical Methodologies set forth by NFPA 921 and other facts and data collected.
Skills
Safety Awareness
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Evidence Gathering
Video Recordings
Time Management
Suspect Interviewing
Taking Photographs
Customer Service
Scene Documentation
Work History
Fire Investigator, 01/2020 to Current Hillard Heintze – Concord, CA,
Secured scenes and warned general public of investigation perimeters to prevent tampering or damage to evidence.
Conducted interviews of witnesses, coordinated with experts.
Analyzed evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
Manufactured preliminary and complete reports on fire origins and causes by observing scene and interviewing witnesses.
Examined fire sites to gather evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood and accelerant residue.
Recorded scene layout, damage and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items and taking photographs.
Investigated over 250 fires for Origin and Cause.
Fire Instructor, 06/1989 to Current City Of Coconut Creek – Coconut Creek, FL,
Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Engaged 100's of students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
Fire Lieutenant, 11/2020 to 12/2022 City Of Farmington – Farmington, MN,
Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Directed work of 30 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
Fire Fighter, 10/2011 to 12/2022 City Of Milwaukee – City, STATE,
Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Education
: Fire Protection And Safety Technology, Expected in National Fire Academy - Emmitsburg, MD, GPA:
: Fire Protection And Safety Technology, Expected in Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee, WI GPA:
: Fire Protection And Safety Technology, Expected in Waukesha County Technical College - Pewaukee, WI GPA:
: Firefighting Operations, Expected in Milwaukee Fire Academy - Milwaukee, WI, GPA:
Paramedic Certification : Paramedicine, Expected in 07/1997 Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1987 Bay View High School - Milwaukee, WI GPA:
Professional development completed in Fire Science.
Affiliations
International Association of Arson Investigators ( IAAI )
National Association of Arson Investigators ( NAFI )
International Association of Firefighter ( IAFF )
Certifications
Fire Officer 1
Fire instructor 1
Incident safety Officer 1
December 2021 - Fire Flow Analysis ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Fire Investigation for the Fire Officers Multi-Program ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Charting your Career Path in Fire Investigation ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Fundamentals of Interviewing ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Critical Evaluation and Testing of Commonly Reported Accidental Causes ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Ethics and the Fire Investigator ( IAAI )Tested
December 2021 - NFPA 1033 and Your Career ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Introduction to Evidence ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2021 - Effective Investigation and Testimony ( IAAI ) Tested
April 2021- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation ( IAAI ) Tested
April 2021 - Documenting the Event ( IAAI ) Tested
April 2021 - Fire Investigator Scene Safety ( IAAI ) Tested
April 2021 - How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigation ( IAAI ) Tested
April 2021 - Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Investigating Fatal Fires ( IAAI )Tested
August 2022 - DNA ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Evidence Examination: What happens at the Lab ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Accreditation, Certification, and Certificates ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Ethics & Social Media ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Emerging Technologies in Fire Investigation ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Discovery in Criminal Cases ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Discovery in Civil Cases ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - The Deposition Part 1: Format, Content, and Preparation ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - The Deposition Part 2: Questioning Tactics and Effective Responses ( IAAI ) Tested
August 2022 - Electrical Safety ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Ethical Duties Beyond the Fire Scene ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Basic Electricity ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Arc Mapping Basics ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Investigating Natural Gas Systems ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Fire Protection Systems ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Fires ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Electric and Hybrid Design Basics ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Motive, Means, and Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in an Arson Case ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - The Impact of Ventilation in building Structures on Fire Development ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Lithium-Ion Battery Fires ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - NFPA 1033 & 921: 2022/2021 Editions Important Updates ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - The HAZWOPER Standard ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Post flashover Fires ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Preventing Occupational Exposures to Carcinogens at the Fire Scene ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Search and Seizure ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Investigating Fire and Explosion Incidents Involving a Line-Of-Duty Death ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - What the Insurance Professional Needs to Know About Fire Investigation (IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Understanding the Fire Investigators Job: A Guide for Non-Investigators ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - The Potential Value of Electronic Evidence in Fire Investigations ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Process of Elimination ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Preparing for the Marine Fire Scene ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Wildland Fires Investigation ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Using Resources to Validate your Hypothesis ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Vacant and Abandoned Buildings: Hazards and Solutions ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - Alternative Fuel Vehicles ( IAAI ) Tested
September 2022 - An Analysis of the Station Night Club Fire ( IAAI ) Tested
October 2022 - Thermometry, Heat, and Heat transfer ( IAAI ) Tested
October 2022 - Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire ( IAAI ) Tested
October 2022 - Magne Tex: A Case Study In The Daubert Challenge ( IAAI ) Tested
October 2022 - Photovoltaic Cells & Systems ( IAAI ) Tested
December 2022 - Certified Fire and Explosives Investigator ( IAAI ) Tested
Accomplishments
Medal of Valor - For Heroism above and beyond the line of duty to help Rescue and Save the life of a Milwaukee Police Officer shot in the line of duty.
Medal Of Valor - For Heroism above and beyond the line of duty for saving multiple civilian lives from a man trying to run them over with his car.
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