SGT Gene Bess

SGT Gene Bess

Dates of Service: Nov 1979 - Aug 1990
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  • PVT Nov 79
  • PV2 Mar 80
  • PFC Aug 80
  • SPC Oct 81
  • SGT Jul 84

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Bio 

A full-service independent emergency management consulting firm specializing in partnering with established and emerging organizations including, major security firms, private firms, non-profit organizations and local government agencies, to shape strategy and build security and safety capacity.

Military Experiences

Mar 1987 - Aug 1990
562nd EN
Detachment Commander/ Military Fire Chief
Routinely supervise 24 or more firefighters and oversaw fire department training. Managed, trained, supervised and disciplined personnel; assigned and prepared work schedules, established work standards; and evaluated employee performance and maintain an operational deployment readiness standard. Liaison between the military firefighting detachments and the garrison post fire department. Coordinate a monthly average of 35-50 rescues and fire suppression operations. Respond to life-threatening emergencies, fires, rescue operations, flooding, vehicle and aircraft accidents. Assess fire-related situations and communicate with crew and supervisor on emergency action plans. Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
Mar 1985 - Mar 1987
6th ID
Station Captain/ Emergency Medical Technician II
Routinely supervise 12 or more firefighters and oversaw fire department training. Managed, trained, supervised and disciplined personnel; assigned and prepared work schedules, established work standards; and evaluated employee performance and maintain an operational deployment readiness standard. Liaison between the military firefighting detachments and the garrison post fire department. Coordinate a monthly average of 35-50 rescues and fire suppression operations. Respond to life-threatening emergencies, fires, rescue operations, flooding, vehicle and aircraft accidents. Assess fire-related situations and communicate with crew and supervisor on emergency action plans. Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
Jan 1983 - Mar 1985
1st AV BDE HHC
Senior Helicopter Rescue Specialist
Routinely supervise 1 Helicopter Rescue Specialist and 1 Flight Medic . Managed, trained, supervised and disciplined personnel; assigned and prepared work schedules, established work standards; and evaluated employee performance and maintain an operational deployment readiness standard. Liaison between the military firefighting detachments and the garrison post fire department. Coordinate a monthly average of 35-50 Crash Rescue operations. Respond to life-threatening emergencies, fires, rescue operations, flooding, vehicle and aircraft accidents. Assess fire-related situations and communicate with crew and supervisor on emergency action plans. Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
Dec 1981 - Dec 1983
Firefighter/ Driver Operator

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

May 1980 - Jul 1980

Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, Chanute AFB, IL

Individual & Special Skill Schools

1983

Primary Leadership Course, Fort Benning, GA

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1985 - 1987

University of Alaska System

Associate Degree, Emergency Medical Services

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