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Incirlik Air Base Turkey

Served as Deputy Fire Chief to share management and control of Fire Emergency Services (FES) through five or more Assistant Fire Chiefs in charge of operations, training and technical services with the Fire Chief. Assumed full responsibility for the FES during the absence of the Fire Chief. Served as manager of the FES Assessment Program, participated in.

Incirlik Air Base Turkey

Supported Fire Chief in providing 24/7 Fire and Emergency Services (FES) to the installation. Includes FES Management, Operations, Training and Prevention capabilities. Managed installation FES to include maintaining operating instructions, Master Plan, Standards of Coverage, manpower, equipment and supplies. Developed and implemented plans to cover for.

Macdill AFB, FL

As the Assistant Chief Fire Prevention, provided immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations of three fire inspectors. Directed the inspections of 671 facilities valued at $4.2 Billion dollars, occupied by 19 thousand joint forces personnel. Provided line item budget to Fire Chief for fiscal year funds analysis. Developed annual Fire.

Macdill AFB, FL

As the Station Chief, provided immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for 24 assigned members. Directed the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder, and crash rescue apparatus. Supervised the performance of crash rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft. Supervised.

FOL Curacao

Monitored $192 Million dollar Base Operations Support contract, to include; Fire Protection, Fire Prevention & airfield management. Evaluated contractor performance data to determine contract award fees and past performance evaluations. Audited contractor performance for quality & timely compliance. Determined acceptability & documented results. Measured.

Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK

Responsible for the overall supervision of seven fire stations and 53 personnel. Monitored & prepared shift roster. Assumed incident command & made decisions during emergencies to control the incident until relieved by senior fire official. Supervised daily work schedules and ensured all specialized rescue and lifesaving equipment were operational..

Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK

Administered combined USA & USAF $1.2 million dollar budget. Provided equipment for 7 fire stations, 142 members and 34 vehicles. Oversaw flight Government Purchase Card program averaging over 1300 yearly transactions. Collected, prioritized, & processed budget requests; adjusted budget to meet mission needs. Managed nine Unit Type Code equipment.

Soto Cano AB Honduras

Managed the fire protection training program for 57 authorized fire and emergency services personnel. Prepared, maintained, & tracked training schedules on 95 mandated subjects. Developed and conducted training related to Haz-Mat response, structural, wildland, & aircraft rescue firefighting. Conducted evaluations & certifications and provided overall.

Barksdale AFB

As a lead firefighter (Hazmat Tech/Basic Life Support) responded to emergencies involving fire, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and other circumstances. Performed tasks to gain control of and extinguish fires, effect rescue operations, and maintain safety. In the absence of senior firefighting officials established command and directed.

Associates Degree, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Football, Track & Field

Nccer (National Center For Construction Education And Research), Construction/Carpentry