Brian Zaitz Ms, Cto, Cfo, Efo Email & Phone Number

- Responsible for the overall operations of the fire department to include training, human resources, apparatus, facilities and equipment- Serve as the chief training officer for the organization, developing training that drives the strategic plan and enhances effective response on emergency and non-emergency situations- Work within the management team to develop and allocate a budget that is fiscally responsible- Develop and implement promotional processes to provide for effective… Show more - Responsible for the overall operations of the fire department to include training, human resources, apparatus, facilities and equipment- Serve as the chief training officer for the organization, developing training that drives the strategic plan and enhances effective response on emergency and non-emergency situations- Work within the management team to develop and allocate a budget that is fiscally responsible- Develop and implement promotional processes to provide for effective succession planning at all levels of the organization- Provide insight and guidance into the development and evaluation of both the organization’s as well as city’s overall strategic plan- Sought and obtained several grants to enhance training and operations for the organization - Provide direct on scene command of emergency scenes - Serve on several city committees including Safety/Risk Reduction and Leadership/Succession Planning Show less

Boone County, Mo

- Provide direct guidance and support to the Task Force Leader to develop and implement safe operational objectives during both deployments and training evolutions- Enhanced productivity by assisting with the development of the FEMA Safety Officer "Go-Kit"- Work within the incident command model to provide a flow of information in an efficient manner and create accountability at all levels- Deployed to Hurricane Sandy providing rescue and relief to the victims of this tragedy

- Mentor and coach new recruits to provide a path of professional development and industry success- Working within the incident command structure to provide command and control of the training ground to create safe and objective based training sessions- Evaluate new ideas and concepts determining their potential impact and relevance to the St. Louis County Fire service training model- Identified an opportunity and implemented curriculum to meet the need of atmospheric monitoring and… Show more - Mentor and coach new recruits to provide a path of professional development and industry success- Working within the incident command structure to provide command and control of the training ground to create safe and objective based training sessions- Evaluate new ideas and concepts determining their potential impact and relevance to the St. Louis County Fire service training model- Identified an opportunity and implemented curriculum to meet the need of atmospheric monitoring and cancer prevention awareness into the recruit training program in an effort to reduce the risk and improve overall safety- Cultivated a culture of safety by identifying needed changes and implementing procedures to create accountability and safety on the live fire training ground Show less

- Conduct needs assessment of the fire service, identifying those gaps in training and develop programs to meet the needs of today's industry- Lead training programs related to all aspects of the fire service to include engine and truck company operations, special operations and fire service leadership- Contribute to the live discussions via social media and podcasts to further enhance the message of training and inflect experiences into the conversations- Authored several articles… Show more - Conduct needs assessment of the fire service, identifying those gaps in training and develop programs to meet the needs of today's industry- Lead training programs related to all aspects of the fire service to include engine and truck company operations, special operations and fire service leadership- Contribute to the live discussions via social media and podcasts to further enhance the message of training and inflect experiences into the conversations- Authored several articles and blogs related to training, most notable the series of articles "Throwback Thursdays" Show less

St. Louis, Mo

- Identify, create and implement training programs that meet the needs of the North County Fire Districts- Work within the command structure to provide safe, high impact training through various hands-on skill stations including live fire events

-Lead and engage a battalion of 28 members through various daily operations-Direct involvement of the strategic planning of the organization include the implementation of a command training tool, response to hazardous materials release and various training programs that align with the district's standards of cover-Fill-in as shift commander during periods of leave, assuming all responsibilities including on-scene incident command, command level roles as well as liaison between staff and… Show more -Lead and engage a battalion of 28 members through various daily operations-Direct involvement of the strategic planning of the organization include the implementation of a command training tool, response to hazardous materials release and various training programs that align with the district's standards of cover-Fill-in as shift commander during periods of leave, assuming all responsibilities including on-scene incident command, command level roles as well as liaison between staff and administration-Conduct performance reviews to enhance individual and departmental growth-Leverage the strengths of the battalion to empower membership and optimize team success-Evaluated and authored the training section of the standards of cover relative to the accreditation model- Authored several policies and preferred operating methods including atmospheric monitoring, hazardous materials response and gross decontamination- Collaborate to create a fiscally responsible budget that still meets the operational needs of the organization for both the internal and external stakeholders- Worked in the training division overseeing, executing and evaluating training programs for organizational improvement- Identified emerging trends in the industry and developed and implemented cutting edge training programs that enhanced efficiency, effectiveness and the safety of the membership- Served on both the hiring and promotional committees providing focus and drive to meet the organizational needs at all levels- Worked on the Labor-Management committee to collaborate and compromise so as to achieve mutually beneficial conditions in efforts to continually grow the organization-Forged partnerships within the industry to provide low and zero-cost training opportunities to the organization Show less

- Worked as shift supervisor, providing operational insight and response as well as administrative oversight and forecasting to ensure organizational success- Provided budgetary insight into the allocation of funds for the annual line item budget- Conducted continuing education training for the district to provide high quality, relative training to meet the needs of the membership- Implemented a lean supply ordering system so as to eliminate high quantity supplies on hand and reduce… Show more - Worked as shift supervisor, providing operational insight and response as well as administrative oversight and forecasting to ensure organizational success- Provided budgetary insight into the allocation of funds for the annual line item budget- Conducted continuing education training for the district to provide high quality, relative training to meet the needs of the membership- Implemented a lean supply ordering system so as to eliminate high quantity supplies on hand and reduce financial liability in potentially expired items- Worked as within the incident command model to provide on scene command and control for multi-unit and multi-agency responses Show less

Executive Fire Officer

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resource Development

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fire Science Management

Summa Cum Laude

Associate In Applied Science, Paramedic Technology

Activities and Societies: Dean's List 2001-2003