Qualifications for Management / Administration
I am accomplished professional with 25 years of seasoned experience protecting life and property. Highly adept at developing and implementing a safe work environment and performing safety audits in order to prevent injury to workers and reduce liability claims to the City of Memphis. I am proactive problem solver boasting a strong record of environmental health and safety issues and formulating creative solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity. I am also a proven leader who fosters cohesive teams with high morale and low turnover while driving progressive performance improvements through continuous training, and motivation. Exceptional communicator effective at building relationships with business partners, the public, executives, and employees. Expertise spans: Strategic Planning • Office Administration • Environmental Health and Safety Operations • Project Management • Procedure Development • Waste Reduction • Loss Prevention • Inventory Management • Resource Allocation • Regulation Compliance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT APRIL 1986- PRESENT
LIEUTENANT (Company Commander) NOVEMBER 2008 – PRESENT
Responsibilities include: Command a fire suppression company and personnel. I am responsible for the discipline and efficiency of personnel, in quarters, on the drill ground, and on the scene of any fire or emergency. I provide safety and environmental leadership to employees by developing and implementing strategies, which improve existing programs, meet regulatory requirements and deliver effective results.
• Responsible for the discipline and efficiency of personal, in quarters, on the drill ground, and on the scene of any fire or emergency; and responsible for the maintenance and protection of all Divisional property assigned.
• Prepare and forward all reports to senior management.
• Make recommendations concerning promotions from personnel on company to the Battalion Commander
• Ensures the fire company operates in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local HSE requirements.
• Maintain a continuous program of training and instruction in procedures and techniques of driving, tilling, and operation of all apparatus to which one is assigned; and submit qualification and disqualification recommendations as necessary
• Establishes and drives continuous improvement in environmental monitoring and recordkeeping data management systems to ensure compliance with all policies and federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the Investigation of accidents to minimize recurrence, prepares all accident reports, and confirms closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to OSHA, MSHA, EPA and company policies and procedures.
• Provides coordination and oversight for site security, particularly related to emergency response activity
• Maintains safety files and records; Maintains and update Safety Manual and training selection for Facility employees
• Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs to increase proficiency in safe practices and promotes safety consciousness as needed
• Responsible for emergency response/clean-up; And maintain inventory records, and ordering materials
• Maintain working knowledge of assigned running and inspection territory, fire management zone, and devote the necessary effort to maintain a current knowledge of buildings, streets, hydrants, known hazardous conditions, and other vital information necessary for the successful fulfillment of ones duties
• Maintain professional relationship with the clients, safety representatives, the safety and health community in the area, and project management.
• Analyze safety concerns and recommend solution to those concerns.
• Perform accident and incident investigations as needed.
Engine Driver SEPTEMBER 1998- NOVEMBER 2008
• Maintained records, reports and documents that are required to meet corporate, client or regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the water source and water supply during the emergency call
• Operated all engine gages and relief vales
• Responsible for the overall upkeep of the company engine and firehouse
• Responsible for checking all fluid levels including, but not limited to fuel levels, engine oil, primer pump oil, battery water, and other specific equipment, locks, and brackets, and tire pressures.
• Maintained the operation of the assigned apparatus, including, but not limited to pumps and pumping operations, and hydraulics as applied to hose lines and deluge equipment, aerial hydraulic systems, foam and dry chemical metering devices, or other types of special apparatus to which assigned
• Maintained proper documentation on employee-owner’s safety violations.
• Developed and co...
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