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United States

United States

Developed paramedic and ambulance programs to respond to all EMS related emergencies. Hired and supervised the operation and training of licensed Paramedics and AEMTs to meet licensure requirements for response. Ensured quality of care was performed through quality assurance programs and training. Managed billing and receivables. Operated and oversaw a $3,000,000.00 budget for a fire and EMS department. Managed the procurement, maintenance and repair of all emergency equipment and vehicles. Oversaw the fire and city code enforcement activities ie. conduct plan reviews for new structures, fire safety inspections, issue permits, ensure proper installation of sprinkler systems and other fire suppression systems. Wrote and oversaw grants, investigated and addressed complaints and violations of fire code related city ordinances. Responded to and supervised fire and EMS related emergencies and performed duties within the Incident Command System. Performed fire origin and cause investigations, and ensured proper documentation. Created and updated fire response determinants and pre-fire plans. Oversaw the Emergency Management for the city of Smithfield in preparedness and response to possible disasters. Created and implemented procedures and programs for Fire EMS and Disaster Response. Subject to calls 24 hours a day for emergency situations.

United States

Worked with the Logan City Fire Chief to develop and maintain an integrated Paramedic and AEMT ambulance program for Cache County that was operationally and financially viable. As the Cache County EMS Coordinator responded to EMS related emergencies. Hired, supervised, and terminated staff as needed. Oversaw the operations and training of licensed Paramedics and AEMTs to meet licensure requirements for response. Ensured that quality of care was performed through quality assurance programs and training. Worked with the Logan City Fire Chief to oversee the billing and receivables of ambulance responses. Coordinated operations of the Cache County EMS System which includes 12 Designated Quick Response units, Logan Fire and the Cache County EMS equipment. Conducted plan reviews for new structures, fire safety inspections, issued permits, ensured proper installation of sprinkler systems and other fire suppression systems, wrote and oversaw grants, investigated and addressed complaints and violations of fire related city ordinances. Enforced the provisions of the International Fire Code, and issued and filed all correspondents of these activities. Responded to and supervised fire and EMS related emergencies and performed the duties within the Incident Command System, performed fire origin and cause investigations, and ensured proper documentation and filing of emergency responses. Created and updated fire response determinants and pre-fire plans. Oversaw the Emergency Management for the city of Smithfield in preparedness and response to possible disasters. Created and implemented procedures and programs for Fire EMS and disaster response. Subject to calls 24 hours a day for emergency situations. Operated and oversaw budgets for Cache County EMS which was $900,000 and Smithfield fire Department which was $2,000,000.00. Managed the procurement, maintenance and repair of all emergency equipment and vehicles. Promoted to the Smithfield Fire Chief.

Logan, Utah, United States

Duties and responsibilities: enforced the provisions of the Fire Code, conducted plan reviews for new structures, fire safety inspections, issued permits, ensured proper installation of sprinkler systems and other fire suppression systems, taught and promoted fire prevention, investigated and addressed complaints and violations of fire related city ordinances and provisions of the Fire Code and prepared, issued, and filed all correspondence of related activities. Assisted with fire investigations.

Responded as a Firefighter EMT then promoted to Fire Chief. Supervised the operation and training of 30 firefighter/EMTs for training and response. Maintained and repaired all emergency equipment used by the fire and EMS Responders.

Acted as a communication medium between the public and the different law enforcement and fire agencies served. Answered 911 calls, gave pre-arrival instructions and dispatched the appropriate response. Communicated via radio to the different emergency units to conduct regular and emergency business. Properly addressed problems and complaints.

Maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment. Acted as the supervisor in the supervisor's absence.