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Tallmadge, Ohio, United States

Responsible for day-to-day operational and training needs as the second-in-command. The position handles personnel-related complaints and issues disciplinary recommendations, acts as a liaison between the fire union and the administration, develops annual budget and plans capital expenditure purchases, develops and executes new employee search/interview/hiring, works with IT department to continually ensure equipment and software are up-to-date, plans exercises and live-burn training, responds to incidents as needed, develops and fosters community relationships on behalf of the department, serves as the city's emergency management coordinator and acts as the Incident Commander for all large-scale community events, including Circle Fest and the Summit County Fair.Career Highlights: Code Red Policies, Procedures and Implementation (2016), PRADCO Executive Leadership Coaching (2018), Public Information Officer (PIO) Butadiene Leak (2018), PIO/Incident Commander (IC) Summit County Fairgrounds Mass Casualty Motocross Incident (2019), Organized Live Fire Training with Over 80 Participants (2020), Leadership Camp for Kent State Volleyball Team (2017), PIO/IC Industrial Explosion Korkin Granite (2022), Station Build Committee (2020), Tower Build Committee (2019), Treasurer Summit County Fire Chief's Association (2018-Present), , Dan Herb Memorial Scholarship (2021), All Hazards PIO Training (2019), Managing Disciplinary Challenges Training (2021), Mentored University of Akron NFPA Live Fire Instructor Certification , Division Supervisor East Palestine train derailment (2023)

Jackson Township, Ohio, United States

Assists and leads fire certification courses accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS #008 and follows the curriculum according to the Ohio Administrative Code 4765 for all levels of firefighters. Delivers student-centered instruction through effective class planning and preparation.

Mogadore, Ohio, United States

Performs fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services, maintains facility and equipment, prepares records and reports, and attends public relations activities. This position allows for consistent upkeep on skills as both a paramedic and firefighter.

Akron, Ohio, United States

Assists with county-wide emergency management planning while completing undergraduate degree.

Tallmadge, Ohio, United States

Provides 24/7 emergency fire and EMS response to the City of Tallmadge residents, serves as a positive role model in the community, assists with all-hazards incidents, secures grant funding, serves on various committees, acts as shift supervisor in the absence of Battalion Chief, and develops department-wide training goals.Career Highlights: Developed and delivered company and department-wide fire training, authored several grants for the fire department, including S.A.F.E.R., Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (received $40,000) and a regional FEMA grant with five local fire departments (received $666,632), served five years as I.A.F.F. Local 2764 Secretary

Brimfield Township, Ohio, United States

Responds to and mitigates fire and medical emergencies. acts as a shift commander in shift commander’s absence, organizes community events and provides community fire safety instruction.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Executive Leadership

Graduate with Distinction

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Associate'S Of Applied Science, Emergency Fire Services