Richard Etheridge

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CEO; Fire and EMS Chief @ Capital City Fire Rescue
Juneau, Alaska
Richard Etheridge's Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States, United States
About Richard Etheridge

As an accomplished Fire/EMS Chief with a 32-year tenure, I have consistently leveraged people-centric management principles to drive positive change and growth within the Fire/EMS Department. My track record includes:Community-Centric Innovation: Spearheaded the transformation of our Fire/EMS Department to meet the evolving needs and demands of our community through the introduction of pioneering programs.COVID Testing Initiative: Led the establishment of a community-wide COVID testing program, overseeing a team of 65 dedicated individuals, which played a crucial role in safeguarding our community's health during the pandemic.Sobering Center for the Indigent: Successfully implemented a fire department-run sobering center, providing essential support to the indigent population within our community and fostering a safer environment.Mobile Integrated Health Program: Pioneered a million-dollar Mobile Integrated Health Program aimed at alleviating pressure on the emergency room and the EMS system while ensuring essential medical services for those often overlooked.Strategic Growth: Expanded department staffing by 25% and secured a remarkable 54% increase in the budget, significantly contributing to our department's overall success. This budget boost was achieved through a combination of private donations and state/federal grants.Association Leadership: Proudly served on the Western Fire Chiefs Association board for 8 years and the Alaska Fire Chief Association for 13 years, with 4 of those years in the role of president.Legislative Advocacy: During my tenure, I successfully lobbied the state legislature for 3 significant statute changes, with the most notable being the introduction of the Alaska Supplemental Emergency Medicaid Transport Reimbursement Program, which has brought in millions of dollars directly into local fire departments.My commitment to advancing the field of Fire/EMS management and my dedication to our community's welfare have been the driving forces behind my career. I am enthusiastic about connecting with like-minded professionals and organizations to continue making a positive impact in the field of emergency services. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate for the betterment of our communities.

Richard Etheridge's Current Company Details
Capital City Fire Rescue

Capital City Fire Rescue

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CEO; Fire and EMS Chief
Juneau, Alaska
Employees:
27
Richard Etheridge Work Experience Details
  • Capital City Fire Rescue
    Ceo; Fire And Ems Chief
    Capital City Fire Rescue
    Juneau, Ak, Us
  • Fairweather Woodworks
    Owner/Operator
    Fairweather Woodworks Apr 2015 - Present
    Juneau Alaska
    I run all aspects of a specialty services wood shop. Fabrication, materials acquisition, marketing, maintenance, wood turning demonstrations, and office management.We specialize in Tlingit blanket looms, hand turned bowls, platters, and pens. One area of specialty services are products with a story. We acquire wood of historical significance and turn them into products that can be used or displayed in the home or office.
  • Capital City Fire Rescue
    Ceo; Fire/Ems Chief
    Capital City Fire Rescue May 2010 - Present
    Juneau, Ak, United States
    Manage an all hazards Combination IAFF Fire Department of 58 full time employees and 75 volunteers and a 3,400 sq mile service area. We operate out of 5 stations with a regional training center and have an annual budget of $14 million dollars. CCF/R provides ALS & BLS medical services, Air Rescue Services, Fire Suppression, Rescue Services, Fire Prevention, Level -A Hazardous Material Response Community Service Patrol and Sleep-Off Center Airport Crash Fire Rescue and Fire/Rescue Training at our Regional Training Center.
  • Capital City Fire Rescue
    Fire Marshal
    Capital City Fire Rescue Oct 2002 - May 2010
    Juneau Alaska
    Fire Marshal for Capital City Fire Rescue in Juneau Alaska. Supervised one Deputy Fire Marshal. I was responsible for all fire & arson investigations in 3,400 square miles, commercial plan review and inspections. I managed multiple public education programs.
  • Alaska Department Of Public Safety
    Alaska State Trooper
    Alaska Department Of Public Safety Oct 1998 - Oct 2002
    Soldotna Alaska
    Worked as a Patrol Trooper on the Kenai Peninsula and in Talkeetna Alaska. I was a Field Training Officer and managed the VPSO Program for E Detachment. I had a patrol area of 34,000 square miles and was responsible for all aspects of criminal investigation, fire investigations, providing court testimony, aircraft disaster response and search and rescues.

Richard Etheridge Skills

Rescue Fire Management Emergency Management Incident Command Emergency Services Fire Suppression Systems Disaster Response Public Speaking Public Safety Nims Firefighting Emergency Planning Preparedness Team Building Fire Protection Fire Service Hazardous Materials Ems First Responder Project Management Arson Weapons Of Mass Destruction Government Program Management Management Fire Investigation Structural Firefighting Supervisory Skills Technical Rescue Hazmat Operations Fire Inspections Nfpa Grant Writing Photography Public Safety Management Arson Investigation Fire And Ems Instruction Former Law Enforcement Technical Writing Confined Space Rescue Budget Management Human Resources Sales Sales Management Fire Anylisis Law Enforcement Fire Prevention Training Fire Safety

Richard Etheridge Education Details

  • University Of Alaska Fairbanks
    University Of Alaska Fairbanks
    Fire Services Administration
  • Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Mit Sloan School Of Management
    Business Administration, Management And Operations
  • University Of Alaska Southeast
    University Of Alaska Southeast
    Basic Police Officer
  • Kenai Peninsula
    Kenai Peninsula
    Forestry & Ems
  • Juneau Douglas High School
    Juneau Douglas High School
    General Studies

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Etheridge

What company does Richard Etheridge work for?

Richard Etheridge works for Capital City Fire Rescue

What is Richard Etheridge's role at the current company?

Richard Etheridge's current role is CEO; Fire and EMS Chief.

What schools did Richard Etheridge attend?

Richard Etheridge attended University Of Alaska Fairbanks, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Oregon State University, University Of Alaska Southeast, Kenai Peninsula, Juneau Douglas High School.

What skills is Richard Etheridge known for?

Richard Etheridge has skills like Rescue, Fire Management, Emergency Management, Incident Command, Emergency Services, Fire Suppression Systems, Disaster Response, Public Speaking, Public Safety, Nims, Firefighting, Emergency Planning.

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