Chris Fitzgerald Cfei, Cvfi, Fpt Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canadian Forces FIRE AND CBRN Academy Borden, Ontario

Ontario, Canada

Canada

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Innisfil, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Canadian Forces Fire & CBRN Academy, CFB Borden, Ontario

• Long-standing firefighting leadership steered both theoretical and practical trade components to 3 courses (3-8 months long) each year, 20 students per class. Oversaw 5 Instructors and all site administration.
• Instructed the firefighting trades (Journeyman and Supervisor) courses in addition to specialized courses (e.g. Hazmat Tech, Incident Commander, Fire Protection Life Safety, and Fire Engineer Plan Examiner).
• Shared professional insight with the CAF Fire Marshal’s Office during the re-development of the Fire Engineer Plan Examiner course. Introduced AutoCAD, updated lesson plans, and brought in new text books. Overall.
• Arranged airport fire protection at the annual Base Borden Air Show with tens of thousands of attendees. Assigned staff and designated equipment for potential crash fire rescue. For the entirety of each event, remained.
• During final year, entrusted to help 100+ medically released military members transition to civilian life. Carefully took injury, physical limitations, mental health status, retraining and ongoing counseling and.

4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta

• Flexible skill-set handled multiple assignments. For Crew Chief accountabilities, supervised and trained 5 firefighters. As Deputy Platoon Chief, directed overall supervision of 6 firefighters and on-scene safety..
• Headed promotional content and logistics for Fire Prevention Week and all public education programs.
• Held Camp Deputy Fire Chief and Camp Chief Fire Prevention Officer duties during deployment to Dubai.
• Project managed the execution of all Occupancy Loads on recently constructed buildings including fire extinguishers and ancillary equipment. Conducted camp-wide fire pump and water distribution system tests. Responded.
• Repeatedly deployed to Inuvik, NT as Camp Fire Chief with a 5-member crew. Designated as the on-scene commander while responding to numerous aircraft emergencies.
• Without fail, successfully controlled all aspects of crew and victim safety during each emergency.

HMCS Fredericton Homeport Halifax

• Responded to all types of emergency situations such as fire, floods, and hazardous materials. Maintained 2 fire protection systems. Investigated fire incidents. Served as Respiratory Protection Coordinator, S.C.B.A..
• Worked as a Helicopter Firefighter during deployment to the Persian Gulf.

14 Wing Greenwood

My primary responsibilities as a CF Fire Fighters are:1. Perform rescue, extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, and forcible entry operations2. Drive and operate all types of fire fighting vehicles3. Inspect and test fixed fire suppression and detection systems4. Maintain Fire Department equipment such as ladders, hose, rope, breathing apparatus.

14 Wing Greenwood, NS

• Mastered the ability to:
• Perform rescue, extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, and forcible entry operations.
• Drive and operate all types of firefighting vehicles.
• Inspect and test fixed fire suppression and detection systems.
• Maintain fire department equipment (e.g. ladders, hose, rope, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, PPE) and all associated rescue equipment and vehicles.
• Deliver peer and public instruction and education.

Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Fire Protection Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Oakville Fire Department Fire Prevention week Kick Off Event. Green Citizen Program. Fire Protection Student.

Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator

Certificate, Teaching And Training Adults, A

Teaching and Training Adults Certification

Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator

Certificate, Fire Service Leadership, A

Fire Prevention & Life Safety, Fire Protection, A

Hazardous Material Incident Commander

Firefighter Supervisor, Fire Leadership, A

Hazardous Material Technician

Firefighter Journeyman, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting, A

Certified Fire And Explosion Investigator, Fire/Arson Investigation And Prevention

Activities and Societies:

Firefighter Apprentice, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting, A