Haz-mat TechnicianVolunteer Haz-Mat team member. As a disciplined individual Icontribute to the team by performing various levels of tasks: research,safety,technician,driver,logistics,using various meters, collection of evidence and scenepreservation,wearing of self contained breathing apparatus, rehab medical officer,also collaborate with different state and federal agencies.

Life Member as of April 2017 I was the Company President, Board of Director, Assistant Fire Chief, Vice President of the Firefighters Relief Association, Firefighter, EMT, Driver Operator and Life Member of the Company.

Presided over the organization, appointed Committees, and delegate to other fire Service Organizations.

23 years as a firefighter/EMTDiver/ operator Fire trucksFirefighter,EMT, Vehicle Recuse Tech, and Haz-mat TechTake continuing education training and courses. Fire Chief

Diver/operator of Fire ApparatusFirefighter,EMT, Vehicle Recuse Tech, and Haz-mat TechA current and active Fire ChiefRespond to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely. ActivelyOversee and procure training for all Staff membersAssigned tasks to staff members, staff projects, tracked progress and updatedCompany membership.Worked with Township and Borough Engineers on Building projects.Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.Managed a team of 17 staff members as Fire Chief, delegate and empower LineOfficers to perform tasks and become self sufficient workersTrain staff on operating procedures and company services.Reduce and control company expenses.Streamline our Meetings, budgets, reports to the municipalities and purchases.Manage emergency incidents involving 5-100 firefighters Work in the scope ofNIMSWorking Knowledge with Boca, NFPA, Sprinkler, Codes, Standers, RegulationsNegotiate fire contacts with municipalities Purchase equipment from vendorsMaintain records on personal files, training, fire logs, inventory, and inspections,Work with outside agenciesWrite State & Federal grantsTeach Fire Prevention to schools, Scouts, and public walk ins at the stationReview and gave input on building pre plans and site pre plans for the Townshipsand BoroughsWrite 5-10 year plan based on Company operation needs for the futureSet up bid process, Outline bid specifications for fire equipment and apparatus,review bidsTake continuing education training and courses

Firefighter,Driver,Water Rescue, Wildland Firefighter, Past Fire Captain, Vice-President of Firefighters Relief Assn, Jr.Firefighter 1982-1987

Current Member of the Association. Presided over by monthly meetings, appoint committees and chairman, Foster the vice presidents to become the president of the association, to lead guide and direct the organization to the betterment of the emergency services in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. As President I instituted a five-year plan that would start the sustainability of the organization moving forward. I was a 4th generation president out of my family.

Managing fire alarm systems, Unified Emergency Response Manual, Evacuation Warden Program, and Emergency Action Response Team, and evacuation route. Liaison for Emergency Services and Fire & Alarm Company.Part of Crisis Management TeamWork on continuous improvement projects for the fire protection systems. Assist area managers and project engineers with continuous improvement projects. Attend meetings from all levels of the organization.Instruct training classes in CPR, AED, First Aid, blood borne pathogens, and fire extinguisher. Travel to Kansas City and Milwaukee.

Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components,planned and laid out work fromsketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.Drilled holes and compared templates to promote quality production.Unloaded and stored raw material deliveries.Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean workenvironment, serve on the safety committee .Properly utilized warehouse equipment and tools to increase productivity,efficiency, and safety.Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers.Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed,coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods.Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finishspecifications.Operate hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners.Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.I was a team member on the safety committee. I would inspect & test the fire suppression system,alarm system and a monthly fire extinguisher and shop inspections.

Elected by the residents of Dillsburg Borough.Served as council member on thePublic Works and Emergency Services committees. Governed codes andordinances and voted on many issues. Attended meetings, collaborated with staff,Police Chief, Fire Chief, Engineer, Solicitor. Understanding of developing andadopting borough budgets, revenue, taxation, public service, interpretation ofcodes ordinances, legal decisions, dealing with constituents on difficult matters,conducting meetings in conformance with laws and regulations, dealing withinfrastructure public works, Asst. in bidding out services and materials, reviewbids, review building plan and site plans, work with Code Officer with the Boca,NFPA, and sprinkler Codes Standards, and regulations. Negotiate contracts forservices and materials. Work with Non-profit organizations, assist with purchasesof Public Works equipment and Fire Apparatus.