Eager to contribute significant background in Safety, Fire Prevention and Emergency Planning toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving goals and objectives.

 

 

• Seasoned experience in emergency prexxxxxxredness and response with proficiency in developing and implementing Emergency Response Plans and procedures.
• Able to closely xxxxxxrtner with government agencies to accelerate response to emergency situations and orchestrate seamless rescue efforts, emergency medical assistance, hazardous material response, and firefighting services.  
• Adept in directing full-scope dexxxxxxrtment operations inclusive of budget administration, grant writing, personnel leadership, procedure development, and property/equipment maintenance.
• Outstanding leadership and instructional abilities; taught countless CPR and First Aid classes for Red Cross, and First Responder and EMT classes at Great Basin College.
• Instructed at University of Reno Fire Science Academy and taught Wildland Fire classes to Bureau of Land Management and several volunteer fire dexxxxxxrtments.  
• Guest speaker at 2009 and 2010 MSHA Joint Health and Safety Conference.
• Energetic, accomplished and committed to continuous professional growth.
• Excel in media relations, safety promotion and public education, and arson ixxxxxxestigations.
• Recognized as 2005 Liberty Mutual High Mark Firefighter of the Year (only 17 nation-wide.)
• Received Letter of Commendation from United States Secret Service for outstanding protection of the President of the United States.

 

 

Newmont Mining Corp., Xxxxxx, XXXXXX, 2007 to 2010

Emergency Response Coordinator / Loss Control Specialist

         Spearheaded Emergency Response Program including private ambulance service for 2^nd largest gold mine worldwide employing approximately 60,000 employees.

         Trained, developed, mentored and coordinated emergency response personnel including 60 mine emergency response team members and 80 certified emergency medical technicians.

         Managed, directed and supervised North America Rapid Response Teams.

         Steered strict compliance with MSHA requirements, conducted thorough accident ixxxxxxestigations, and facilitated safety meetings to maximize awareness.

         Completed audits to verify federal and state compliance and exhibited exceptional talents in risk management.

 

City of Xxxxxx Fire Dexxxxxxrtment, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX, 2002 to 2007

Deputy Fire Chief         (2004 to 2007)

• Directed, supervised, trained, evaluated and motivated dexxxxxxrtment staff members.
• Cost-effectively managed and maintained dexxxxxxrtment budget requiring proficiency in planning, forecasting and cost control.
• Wrote and submitted grant requests which successfully resulted in obtaining $3M+ in firefighting funding.

 

Continued

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy, Xxxxxxge 2 of 2 C Professional Experience (City of Xxxxxx) continued

 

Fire Marshal     (2002 to 2004)

• Applied sharp leadership talents toward overseeing Fire Prevention Bureau, conducting life safety inspections, and steering compliance with building and fire codes.
• Ixxxxxxestigated, analyzed, and determine origin and cause of fires.
• Appointed Ixxxxxxestigator on Xxxxxx State Task Force based on proven performance, critical thinking abilities, and superior organizational skills, and competently served as Safety Officer.
• Proactively introduced Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention program to combat arson by youth.
• Led extensive community awareness initiatives such as Fire Safety Extravaganza in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week.

 

Xxxxxx Division of Forestry, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX, 1990 to 2002

Captain / Firefighter II

• Responded to emergency calls, exercising advanced knowledge in fire behavior to expedite extinguishing efforts. 
• Employed strong multi-tasking expertise and resourcefulness in creating incident action plans, completing building inspections, performing pre-planning, administering public education and outreach, and supervising team members in role as Captain.

• Facilitated training for numerous volunteer fire dexxxxxxrtments.

 

 

National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland

Certified EMS Instructor

Certified Fire and Emergency Services Instructor

Certified Fire and Explosion Ixxxxxxestigator

Certified Fire/Arson Ixxxxxxestigator and Wildland Fire Ixxxxxxestigator

Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) Instructor

Certified Fire Inspector (NFXXXXXX/IFC)

Modern Safety Management Certification (Safety/Loss Control)

Certified EMT

Certified Firefighter II

Fire Officer II

Certified Confined Sxxxxxxce/Trench Rescue

Juvenile Fire Setter Specialist

High Angle Rescue

Type III Incident Commander

Division Group Supervisor

HazMat Technician (Incident Commander)

Certified Exxxxxxironmental Auditor, Audit Methodology based on ISO 19011:2002; Management Systems based on ISO xxxxxx:2004; and OHSAS ISO xxxxxx:2008

 

 

National Association of Fire Ixxxxxxestigators

International Association of Arson Ixxxxxxestigators

Xxxxxx State Firefighter s Association

Xxxxxx Fire Chief s Association

Fire Prevention Association of Xxxxxx

National Fire Protection Association (NFXXXXXX) Building Fire Safety Systems

NFXXXXXX C Fire Service, Education, Wildland Fire Management and Research

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

Title

Comxxxxxxny Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a <insert job title/position> and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

In additional to extensive and continuous training, I bring to you an outstanding background in safety management, exemplary talents in formulating in-depth emergency response prexxxxxxredness plans and procedures, and remarkable abilities in staff leadership and training.  My impressive career history in firefighting and fire prevention will certainly bring an immediate and positive imxxxxxxct to your organization. To complement these qualifications, I offer well-developed planning, prioritization, instructional, and communication skills which are xxxxxxramount in safety management.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through ingenuity, integrity, and dedication. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your comxxxxxxny, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy