Operated as an approved training provider for the Florida State Fire College and Florida Bureau of Fire Prevention providing classroom and practical training environments for personnel completing required prerequisite and continuing education training for State certifications. Ensured all operations complied with organizational mission statement and core values. Developed and administered custom written and practical promotional exam processes Designed programs to address significant fire service issues including leadership, First Responder Stress/PTSD and organizational change State and National Fire Academy approved instructor for Florida State Fire College certifications, including Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Fire and Life Safety Educator, Pump Operator, National Incident Management System, Courage to be Safe program, Statewide Emergency Response Plan, and Florida Incident Safety Officer

Lead paramedic for DMAT under National Disaster Medical System/United States Department of Health and Human Services in times of disaster and National Scheduled Security Eventso Hurricanes: Katrina - New Orleans, LA; Wilma – Pembroke Pines, FL; Gustav – Tyler, TX; Ike – Baton Rouge, LA/Houston, TX; Irma/Maria – Puerto Ricoo National Scheduled Security Events: Republican/Democratic National Conventions, Presidential Inauguration, United Nations General Assembly Strike Team Leader during operations for category 4 Hurricane Ike in Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX in 2008 Supervised and trained candidate members according to established national training objectives and agency procedures Developed and conducted training for Training Division  Assisted mental health team members in Critical Incident Stress Management operations during and after deployments

Served as company officer, Fire Safety Inspector, and Field Training Officer providing leadership and mentoring in concert with department mission and core values. Researched, developed and conducted internal departmental training evolutions. Provided budgetary development and analysis on assigned projects and proposals. Mentored and provided administrative reporting for probationary firefighters and provisional paramedics to ensure successful completion of respective training programs. Authored multiple grants including Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) which created four additional staffing positions required for NFPA 1710 compliance Created a quantitative analyses model to track and trend response capabilities and challenges for EMS first responder compliance issues Served as operational supervisor on emergency incidents including command responsibilities on 25 acre wildfire and other emergency incidents Authored administrative policy concerning Disaster Deployment Team preparation and deployment plan Completed all necessary documentation including, but not limited to employee evaluations and discipline, incident reports, and training records prior to deadlines with high accuracy marks from management Completed Quality Assurance Control & Compliance for EMS run reports as per the Pinellas County Medical Operations Manual and departmental policy Researched and developed department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program

Served as communications facilitator for Medical Control physicians and county EMS clinicians Collected data and performed in-depth analysis for all sentinel events  Conducted preliminary investigations for observed and reported medical protocol violations Coordinated patient transport logistics for all large scale incidents

Provided quality and compassionate ALS clinical care under the direction of Pinellas County EMS medical operating guidelines• Co-founded Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team • Worked to maintain a positive image in furthering the agency’s mission and vision statements to the public• Functioned as Field Preceptor for new employees• Provided CPR and First Aid training as an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor• Logistical coordinator between the Communications Center and responding paramedic units