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Crown Point, Indiana, United States

Responsible for fire department operations including response, training, recruitment and retention, officer development and promotion testing, strategic planning, personnel, fleet, equipment repairs, and some purchasing.

As a canine search specialist, I am responsible for supporting search functions during FEMA US&R deployments and training with my canine partner. I am responsible for the care and welfare of the canine while searching disaster environments and locations. Understanding and interpreting my canine's behavior, our mission is to locate survivors in a disaster.

Indianapolis, IN

Manage the daily operation and training of Indiana Task Force One's canine program. Priority tasks include maintaining deployable canine assets; recruitment and retention of handlers; assessment of candidate canines; evaluation of canine search teams; point of contact for handlers for administrative and training responsibilities; and compile monthly roster.

My responsibilities include public affairs, protocol development, training, operational analysis, and advisory tasks for a high volume 911 PSAP environment that serves nearly 450,000 population and 40+ agencies.

Northwest Indiana

Fire service instructor working with new recruits and veterans to develop and improve their skills and knowledge of our industry. The lives of firefighters and our citizens depend on preparation and training.

Received, processed, and dispatched emergency and non-emergency calls for service from the public. Fulfilled resource and task requests on behalf of incident commanders and other first responders.