Deliver valuable assistance to the Fire Chief overseeing all aspects of the department's operational, administrative, and managerial responsibilities. Supervise operations division, encompassing fire rescue and emergency services, fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical services, response to hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue operations, communication systems, and disaster management. Adhere to County and departmental protocols by evaluating staff-related incidents, addressing complaints, and devising solutions. Maintain fair labor practices by ensuring compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Establish performance benchmarks and assess operations to ensure service quality and alignment with long-term objectives.• Contributed to preparing long-range strategic and short-range operating plans for department success and growth.• Steered substantial efforts in preparing budget recommendations for subordinate divisions.• Improved operational accuracy by evaluating and monitoring expenditures throughout the fiscal year.• Exercised leadership skills in directing and leading division chiefs and staff to attain complex organizational goals while indirectly monitoring all other officers and subordinates in the division.• Administered personnel actions, including recruitment, terminations, performance assessments, and disciplinary measures.• Set and maintained operational protocols, guidelines, and rules for frontline personnel while overseeing legal requirements and liaising with public safety counterparts, such as fire departments, law enforcement, and medical institutions.• Participated in meetings on behalf of the Fire Chief and engaged in research and planning to enhance emergency services.

Maintained the strategic direction of the EMS department in line with the organization's goals and mission. Oversaw daily operations, such as monitoring emergency response protocols and delivering patient care efficiently and effectively.• Managed EMS personnel, administrative staff, and other team members to ensure smooth coordination and cooperation.• Provided valuable insights and knowledge about the department's operations and challenges.

-In charge of battalion consisting of six fire stations and approximately 80 personnel over a 24-hour shift. -Ensure the proper completion of all incident reports, swift and safe response times for all units within the battalion and respond in-person to all major incidents. -Incident commander for all major incidents including, but not limited to, fire, hazmat, medical and brush fires. -Conduct monthly inspections of stations, fire equipment and other tools to ensure the proper maintenance and follow protocols for fixing any issues found. -Coordinated all training for firefighters to confirm all personnel are ready for any emergency.

-Performed site inspections of fire stations, facilities and equipment regularly and recommended measures to improve safety when needed. -Investigated and documented all emergency call-outs or firefighter injury by recording all details including possible causes, number of injuries and estimated damage to any equipment involved in the incident. -Answered emergency calls and acted as safety/medical officer to carry out rescue operations on-site when needed.

-Collaborated with team to perform firefighting duties including preventing, combating and extinguishing fires. -Operated fire equipment without incident and performed general maintenance on fire engines when needed. -Attended community training classes and mock drills to educate the community about emergency prevention. -Participated in evacuation and special rescue missions to help in saving lives, property and the environment. -Periodically surveyed assigned areas and provided community education to prevent fire damage to the environment. -Consistently tested hydrants, hoses and other tools needed to ensure water was readily available when needed at fire sites. -Provided emergency medical care and first aid to victims at fire sites and arranged emergency medical care via ambulance when needed.