Fire Officer
Ministry of National Security
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted public education campaigns regarding fire prevention strategies targeting schools, businesses, and community organizations alike.
- Reduced property damage from fires with thorough investigations to determine causes and identify prevention measures.
- Assessed building plans for compliance with fire codes and recommended modifications as necessary to enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop emergency management plans for various disaster scenarios, improving overall community readiness.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Led successful search and rescue operations during natural disasters, saving numerous lives through swift action and expert decisionmaking.
- Improved emergency response times by implementing efficient dispatch procedures and communication protocols.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, ensuring effective communication and cooperation among all involved parties.
- Trained new hires on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a seamless integration into the team.
- Supervised station budgeting process, allocating funds strategically across various needs while consistently staying within fiscal constraints.
- Optimized incident reporting procedures by implementing digital tools that streamlined documentation efforts.
- Contributed to regional emergency planning efforts by actively participating in interagency meetings and joint training exercises.
- Established strong relationships with neighboring fire departments, fostering mutual aid agreements for enhanced regional support during emergencies.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Managed incident scenes effectively, ensuring the safety of all personnel and minimizing property damage.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for firefighters, resulting in increased skills and knowledge.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
