• Spearhead battalion initiatives by coordinating the organization, staffing, and operational activities.• Direct officers, staff and equipment at the scene of a fire, medical, or other emergency incidents.• Perform strategic planning and mitigate risks while reducing fire and life loss.• Manages fire suppression, medical emergencies, hazardous materials and/or rescue operations.• Serve as Special Operations Battalion Chief for Hazardous Materials, and manage programs and projects. • Key implementations throughout tenure: Fire Station 48 Design Committee, National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program, Department Accreditation Team Member, Standard of Cover Contributor, Physical Resources (Category Six) Author, New Employee Hiring Committee, Overland Park Leadership Forum, Rescue 42 Project Manager, Engine 41 Project Manager, Authored the RDD Annex used as an Example Procedure by DOE Region 4 RAP (Radiological Assistance Program), Strategies and Tactics Course Development Team Member, Shift Coordinator for Preplans, Hazardous Materials Team Program Manager Radiological Instruments, Hazardous Materials Team, Radiological Officer, Special Operations Team Technical Rescue Training Officer, Fire Investigator

• Manage, coach, and mentor team members, providing continuous evaluation and performance feedback.• Oversee initiatives pertaining to staff members, station operations, and equipment maintenance.• Effectively respond to and manage emergency incidents, while ensuring successful resolutions. • Perform Acting Battalion Chief duties in the Chief’s absence within established guidelines and protocols.• Execute project management duties, and serve on various committees.

• Provide vast consulting services to engineering firms by conducting site visits to verify as-built prints.• Deliver information to clients that is utilized during building modifications or remodeling.

• Supervised work assignments for shift staff members within a cohesive work environment. • Directed and mentored staff leveraging strong communication skills and positive leadership style. • Planned and organized programs, and facilitated team growth and development.• Performed Acting Captain duties as needed to support mission critical goals.

• Performed fire prevention, firefighting, and associated duties as assigned. • Served on the Hazardous Materials Response and Technical Rescue teams, performing all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements. • Facilitated training to staff as an EMS Training Officer, and served as a Shift Fire Investigator.

• Performed wide-ranging duties that included Records Management, information technology support, technology purchasing, and budgeting; managed the electronic incident reporting systems.• Held roles including Training Officer, Fire Captain, and Incident Commander on numerous incidents• Created and administered in-service training programs, managed professional and volunteer firefighters throughout training, and maintained training records.• Accountable for fire station and staff members., and oversaw operations and emergency incidents.