Assistant Fire Chief

ASSISTANT CHIEF
Provides quality resource fire protection and firefighting support to structural facilities and aircraft,
preventing loss of life and property from fire. Renders aircraft egress systems safe while performing shut
down procedures. Performs rescue operations involving salvage and overhaul from water based
operations. Operates rescue tools and equipment including, but not limited to, vehicle extrication,
confined space, and trench emergencies. Responds to medical emergencies, providing basic life support to
minimize pain and further injuries. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability
to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously, make this emergency services manager an asset
to any team. Advanced understanding of customer service and satisfaction, along with an ability to react
well under pressure, allow this candidate to provide efficient and effective service to all.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer Service ● Verbal and Written Communication Skills ● Program Development ● Public Speaking
Training & Development ● Team Leadership ● MS Office Suite ● Scheduling ● Scene Preservation
Decision Making ● Recordkeeping & Documentation ● Problem Solving ● Leadership
Conflict Resolution ● Safety-minded ● Honesty & Dependability ● ACES FD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KBR, Taji,Al Asad Iraq
Assistant Chief , May 2016-Present
Supervise Crew Chiefs/Firefighters as AC of OPS/Prevention/Training. Plan, schedule, and supervise
the Operations element of a fire protection organization to ensure quality resource protection and
firefighting support to aircraft operations and facilities. Establish the CDC program on site and assist
Firefighters accomplishing their certification training. Respond to structural, aircraft, and medical
emergencies. Protect and preserve evidence at fire scenes and investigate fire incidents. Direct,
command, and control fire attack, confinement, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue
activities, to include performing emergency medical care and CPR. Direct monthly facility inspections
to ensure regulatory compliance.
Establish bare base fire departments while developing ground work in fire prevention, training, and
medical programs. Assist with inspections and startup phase for the base.
PAE, Kabul Afghanistan
Fire Crew Chief, May 2015-May 2016
Supervise Firefighters as Station Captain/Shift Captain. Plan, schedule, and supervise the Operations
element of a fire protection organization to ensure quality resource protection and fire fighting support to
aircraft operations and facilities. Respond to structural, aircraft, and medical emergencies. Protect
and preserve evidence at fire scenes and investigate fire incidents. Direct, command, and control fire
attack, confinement, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities, to include performing
emergency medical care and CPR. Direct monthly facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
Establish bare base fire departments while developing ground work in fire prevention, training, and
medical programs. Assist with inspections and startup phase for the base at US Embassy.
Vectrus, Kuwait
Fire Dispatcher, May 2014-May 2015

Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of
call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay. Dispatches for emergency responses;
broadcasts nature, location and time of alarm; Contacts all required personnel and other local concerns
such as the police department in the event of an emergency situation; insures the presence of reserve
units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required. Maintains log on
radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency
situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all
incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as hydrants out and streets
closed and keeps firefighters and other emergency personnel informed. Maintains dispatch center work
area and equipment in clean and working condition. Operates radios as needed and assists in radio
communications; operates base radio as required. Operates listed office machines as required. Composes,
types, and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to
content, accuracy, and completeness. Inputs data to standard office and department forms, both manual
and automated; makes simple postings to various reports; compiles and tabulates data.
KBR, Baghdad Iraq
Shift Captain, 2008 – 2014
Supervise 60+ Firefighters as Station Captain/Shift Captain. Plan, schedule, and supervise the Operations
element of a fire protection organization to ensure quality resource protection and fire fighting support to
aircraft operations and facilities. Respond to structural, aircraft, and medical emergencies. Protect and
preserve evidence at fire scenes and investigate fire incidents. Direct, command, and control fire attack,
confinement, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities, to include performing emergency
medical care and CPR. Direct monthly facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Accomplishments:
• Supervised and planned 60+ subordinates daily activities to include training & fire prevention duties
• Achieved 100% satisfaction on eight programs for the Defense Contract Management Agency.
• Improved efficiency by 15%, leading to a multimillion-dollar contract award with LOGCAP IV.
• Managed assets and budgets in excess of two million dollars.
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL & ITT Exelis, Manta Ecuador
Fire Crew Chief & Supply Officer, 2005 – 2008
Supervise 20+ subordinates while assisting in career development and training. Direct and implement
current procedures for structural, aircraft and medical emergencies. Maintain and replenish supplies,
tools, and equipment for functional fire department. Supervise and direct Fire Alarm Communications
Center while supervising ACES F.D. program. Performed firefighting, fire inspection, and first response
duties. Trained other firefighters and first responders about Department of Defense procedures and
regulations. Communicated requirements and expectations about general programs and specific projects.
WACKENHUT SERVICES, Camp Cook Iraq
Driver/Operator & First Responder, 2004 – 2005
Drive and operate wide variety of fire apparatus during responses to structural, aircraft, and medical
emergencies. Establish bare base fire departments while developing ground work in fire prevention,
training, and medical programs.
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Manta Ecuador
Firefighter & First Responder, 2003 – 2004
Respond to aircraft emergencies on vast array of aircraft in support of counter drug intelligence and
confiscation mission. Assisted in development and execution of fire prevention, training, and medical

programs. Specialize in aircraft shutdown and egress procedures. Train new firefighter’s proper
procedures for all assigned and transient aircraft.
UNITED STATES NAVY, Worldwide
Petty Officer 2nd Class, Team Leader, & Firefighter, 1994 – 2003
Respond to shore-based rescues, medical, hazardous materials, structural, and aircraft emergencies.
Conduct training classes to subordinates on various firefighting, medical and rescue techniques in order
to maintain an environment conducive to fire prevention, public safety and teamwork. Ensure
subordinates in compliance with all applicable Navy standards, policies, and procedures while leading
effective team.
CERTIFICATIONS
IFSAC, Fire Officer I, II,III,IV IFSAC, Fire Instructor I,II,III
IFSAC, Fire Inspector I,II,III IFSAC, HazMat Incident Commander
IFSAC, HazMat Operations IFSAC, Confined Space Rescue Technician
IFSAC, Driver Operator Pumper IFSAC, Driver Operator ARFF
IFSAC, Firefighter I/II IFSAC, Airport Firefighter
IFSAC, Telecommunicator I/II EMR/CPR certified
IS 100,200,700,800 Secret Clearance (Active)
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL N&MC ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
(2)HUMANITARIAN NA VY”E”RIBBON
SERVICE MEDAL GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON (2) NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
(2)NATO MEDAL (2) ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL

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