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I've worked for 46 years as a Firefighter/EMT, Fire Inspector & Investigator in Volunteer, Private Fee for Service, Industrial & Municipal Fire Departments.
I do general fire inspections & installed fire protection system commissioning, inspection, maintenance, testing and code consultation.
Military Experiences
Dec 1997 - Mar 2006
Chief Fire and Safety Technician/Senior Chief Fire Safety/Port Security Specialist, Recruiter
Assisted OIC of Coast Guard RO – Phoenix in the qualification/selection of candidates for enlistment in Active and Reserve U.S. Coast Guard.
Kept Office open on weekends a couple of days a month to interview & assist potential candidates that couldn't get into the office during regular weekdays.
Traveled around State & conducted briefings at High Schools for graduating students on request to provide information about what the Coast Guard had to offer.
Also worked High School & College Career Fairs around the State to provide information, interview & pre-screen potential applicants.
May 1986 - Nov 1997
FireFighter/Fire Safety Technician First Class/Chief Fire and Safety Technician/Senior Chief Fire/Safety/Port Security Specialist
- Ran 2nd Weekend Team U.S. Coast Guard Colorado River Patrol (CRP). Had 30 person Operations staff personnel, we manned 5 Patrol/Rescue Watercraft & provided Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue & Medevac services on Lake Havasu & Colorado River System.
- Trained Boat Crews, Boat Drivers (Coxswains), Boarding Team Mbrs & Boarding Officers to operate within our AOR on Federal Waters between 4 southwestern states.
- Acted as USCG CRP’s Admin. Officer, Vehicle Officer, Boat Officer, Property Officer & Command Enlisted Advisor. Had a 10 person admin staff that assisted me in maint. of various records.
Jul 1979 - Apr 1986
Crash/Rescue FireFighter/EMT, Crew Chief P-4 Crash Truck, Fire Inspector, Asst. Chief Fire Dept. Technical Services (Fire Prevention)
- Function as Crash/Rescue, Structural Firefighter. Train my Crew as Crash/Rescue Firefighter/EMTs.
- Conduct fire prevention inspections of whatever base facilities I was assigned to, ensure that Air Force Fire Protection and Building Code Regulations were adhered to.
- Train other Fire Department members & assigned AZANG & Air Force personnel about fire protection and prevention practices.
Jul 1976 - Jul 1979
Firefighter/ Fire & Safety Technician
Augmented Fire Dept. at U.S. Army Navajo Weapons Depot. Responded to fire and medical emergencies as assigned.
Assisted in the inspection and testing of first ais fire appliances and installed fire protection systems and equipment in base buildings, munitions and hazmat storage warehouses on base.
Also augmented Active Duty Units in San Diego or at Parker Dam (U.S. Coast Guard Colorado River Patrol) as requested or required. Changed affiliation to AzANG due to closing of Active Duty Coast Guard Unit at Parker Dam.
Military Credentials
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jun 1988 - Jul 1988
Reserve Senior Petty Officer Leadership and Management
Jun 1979
USAF Fire Prevention Technician School
Sep 1973 - Dec 1978
USCG Damage Control "A" School
Sep 1972 - Oct 1978
USCG Explosives Loading Supervisor School
Certifications
Jun 1978
Emergency Medical Technician II Course
Security Clearance
Prefer not to say
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
1977 - 1987
Phoenix Community College
Associate Degree, Fire Science, Fire/Construction & Electrical Codes
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