Fire Marshal Resume Example City Of Allentown Fire Department

FIRE MARSHAL

Summary

Safety-driven Fire Marshal with impressive career in fire service management operations, with over 27 years of experience in fire protection, investigations, and proper handling of hazardous materials. Equipped with a wide knowledge base of firefighting skills and extensive academic and training background in fire cause and origin investigations, with over 300 fire scenes investigated since 2012.

Memberships:

International Association of Firefighters from 1992-2020

National Association of Fire Investigators since 2012

International Association of Arson Investigators since 2012

International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators from 1994-2000

Awards:

2019 - Alfred W. Fischl Firefighter Service Award

2015 - Unit Citation for Allentown Fire Department Operation #15007404

2013 - Unit Citation for Allentown Fire Department Operation #13004738

2012 - 2 Unit Citations for Allentown Fire Department Operations #1201989 and #1205128

Skills

Emergency response procedures
Fire prevention
Personnel training
Alarm and fire detection systems
New construction sites
Regulatory enforcement
Administrative support

Planning and coordination
First Aid/CPR
Supervision
Problem resolution
Operational improvement
Team management

Experience

01/2012 to 12/2019

Fire MarshalCity of Allentown Fire Department － Allentown, PA

Inspected security and fire alarm systems for commercial venues.
Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in the areas of fire, medical, and public safety administration.
Spearheaded fire protection and prevention programs, providing teams with the training and resources to ensure timely and quality efforts.
Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Testified during court proceedings about applicable fire codes, fire safety issues, investigation findings and identified violations.
Administered first aid to individuals suffering from fire effects such as smoke inhalation or injured during incidents.
Visited sites for follow-up reviews to assess compliance with implemented corrective action plans in case of identified violations.
Outlined necessary remediation plans to achieve desired compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations and standards.
Inspected equipment such as grill hoods, ducts and exhaust fans to identify and remove hazards such as grease, lint and dust.
Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
Answered over 300 calls for cause and origin investigations.

02/2000 to 01/2012

Fire LieutenantCity of Allentown Fire Department － Allentown, PA

Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties when required.
Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
Preserved order and discipline among 3-6 subordinates.
Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in the areas of fire, medical, and public safety administration.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.

08/1992 to 02/2000

FirefighterCity of Allentown Fire Department － Allentown, PA

Responded directly to approximately 150 emergency situations per year.
Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized pertinent equipment, including water tenders and fire engines.
Responded to medical emergencies, alarms and bomb threats within approximately 5 minutes of calls.
Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Performed fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property in the City of Allentown, Pa.
Used equipment and tools to assist in rescue operations.
Responded to thousands of emergency incidents over this 8 year period and used systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
Rescued victims trapped by fires and rendered first aid.
Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation in Allentown, Pa.

Education and Training

Essentials of Firefighting1992 - Allentown Fire Training Academy － Allentown Pa

Some College (No Degree): Fire Investigation Pro Board Certified 80 Hours2012 - Bucks County Community College － Newtown, PA

Some College (No Degree): Fire Inspector 1 Pro Board Certified 40 Hours2012 - Bucks County Community College － Newtown, PA

Fire Pattern Certification 20 Hour2013 - Public Agency Training Council － Allentown Pa

Pro Board Certified Vehicle Fire Investigation2013 - Public Agency Training Council － Allentown Pa

Arson Investigation And Case Management2013 - Public Agency Training Council － Allentown Pa

Fire Investigation CFI Trainner Online Courses － Allentown Pa

From 2012 - 2019, 21 online classes pertaining to fire investigations passed and certificates awarded.

Firefighting And Investigation Classes Allentown Fire Training Academy － Allentown Pa

Continuing education in all aspects for the fire service from 1992-2019

over 50 classes have been attended ( Certificates available upon request)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

City of Allentown Fire Department

School Attended

1992 - Allentown Fire Training Academy
2012 - Bucks County Community College
2013 - Public Agency Training Council
CFI Trainner Online Courses
Allentown Fire Training Academy

Job Titles Held:

Fire Marshal
Fire Lieutenant
Firefighter

Degrees

Essentials of Firefighting
Some College (No Degree) : Fire Investigation Pro Board Certified 80 Hours
Some College (No Degree) : Fire Inspector 1 Pro Board Certified 40 Hours
Fire Pattern Certification 20 Hour
Pro Board Certified Vehicle Fire Investigation
Arson Investigation And Case Management
Fire Investigation
Firefighting And Investigation Classes

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