Deliver various fire and safety-related training courses to industry clients; teach 18 to 20 classes a year on HAZWOPER, Electrical Safety, Respiratory Protection, Emergency Action Plans, Hand and Power Tools, Fire Prevention, and National Incident Management System (NIMS), among others.Perform Respiratory Fit Testing to ensure respirators provide an effective seal during emergency response activities.Provide consultative services on fire- and safety-related improvement projects for implementation.

Teach an average of 5 to 10 classes a year for NC Firefighters Certification and Training programs; educate applicants who want to become firefighters on different fire rescue and emergency management related courses.Instruct multiple semester-long classes in both the Fire Protection Technology and Emergency Management Degree Programs, including Hazardous Materials Chemistry, Fire Detection & Investigation, Public Information, Fire Protection Law, Sociology of Disaster, and Response & Recovery.

Provided strategic leadership and direction of daily operations to a staff of 5 in Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO). Directed all aspects of planning, organization, development, and management of various programs that include fire inspections, fire investigations, emergency management, fire service coordination, as well as fire and life safety education for the general public. Ensured appropriate compliance with all applicable fire codes and ordinances.Developed and assessed emergency response plans for natural and man-made disasters. Successfully executed FEMA-graded exercises for nuclear response preparedness and effective emergency management and coordination during major crises.Conducted fire and life safety inspections to multiple facilities throughout the county; coordinated county-wide fire services and safety initiatives across 26 fire departments and 15 municipalities that ultimately lowered ISO classifications an average of 2-3 class points.Implemented financial controls to manage department budgets and emergency resources (consistently achieved 2-5% operating cost reduction); engaged in pre-incident hazard mitigation surveys to enable a more efficient resource allocation, while ensuring all public safety needs were met.Served as department representative in director-level meetings to discuss relevant matters and contribute to new process design and strategy implementation for the advancement of fire prevention and safety standards.Responded to HAZMAT spills and other emergencies providing timely guidance to local emergency services.Co-founded a Fire Investigations Task Force to provide systematic fire scene inspections; assisted with the investigation process to determine fire origin, root cause and responsibility; orchestrated prosecution with law enforcement if necessary and developed strategies to prevent a recurrence.

Supervised daily operations of assigned areas. Developed and implemented safety programs and procedures to guarantee the overall security of personnel and contractors in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.Successfully chaired the site Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Committee and was awarded OSHA VPP Star status.Core member of Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies team for all chemical processes covered under OSHA’s PSM (Process Safety Management) standard.Conducted plant safety reviews and inspections, EHS monitoring, and data collection to identify improvement areas; developed SMART recommendations and emergency preparedness programs to address process safety issues.Promoted employees’ safety at all times by delivering necessary training in areas such as proper use of equipment, hazardous condition monitoring, and emergency response; provided safety consultation and compliance interpretations.Executed injury and illness investigations using “What-If & Fishbone” analysis methods to identify factors leading to incidents as well as to recommend solutions to reduce employees’ exposure to work hazards.Led company safety programs, including Site Safety Leader Program and Behavioral Based Safety Process Initiative.Implemented a compliance tracking system for new and existing regulations to ensure optimal operational safety.