Ryan Decoste Email & Phone Number

• Part-time, on-call certified Firefighter I/II and OLR
• NREMT certified / MA Licensed EMT-B

Boston, MA, US

• Developed, wrote, and maintained plans and procedures to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from potential hazards
• Managed annual review of each Department’s Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to include providing technical assistance on the COOP program to University departments
• Developed training and conducted exercises to evaluate the University’s plans and strengthen preparedness
• Conducted After Action Reviews (AAR) to include documenting strengths and areas for improvement and maintained Improvement Plans
• Assisted in the coordination of pre-planning and assessment of large-scale events or mass gatherings on University property or occurring adjacent to University property
• Staffed the Emergency Operation Center during emergency or planned events to assist in response and recovery operations

Boston, MA, US

• Worked with individuals at all levels of the institution to develop and initiate campus-wide mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs that met regulatory guidelines, protected the University's assets.
• Responsible for all aspects of emergency management and preparedness at the University for all on and off-campus facilities, owned or leased
• Coordinated the ongoing development, maintenance, and implementation of the Suffolk University Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Served as the chair of the University's Incident Support Team (IST), coordinator for the Threat Assessment Team, and chair of the Weather Team
• Ensured the safety of students, faculty, and staff abroad, accountable for the management and response to any international incidents potentially impacting members of the University’s international community
• Created a culture of campus-wide emergency preparedness through Office of Emergency Management branding and leveraged social media use to communicate emergency teachings and notifications

Buzzards Bay, MA, US

• Responsible for the non-academic life and training of the young men and women assigned to the Regiment of Cadets
• Directed activities and procedures that comprised the daily routine of cadets, including morning formation, room and personnel inspections, and general uniform requirements
• Supervised, mentored, and guided Company Cadet Leadership
• Managed the Academy’s corrective and disciplinary system and conducted detailed investigations as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services
• Assisted Campus Police Department with Clery Act compliance as required

Sugar Land, TX, US

• Led crew members as a visible supervisory safety and environmental compliance presence during operations aboard the installation
• Served as the rig focal point and knowledge specialist for all HSE related regulatory compliance issues and certification requirements
• Oversaw all HSE training requirements for rig management, functional heads and crew members

Sugar Land, TX, US

• Acted as advisor to the Master/Captain regarding conformance to Coastal State Organization (CSO) and International environmental regulations and Noble’s environmental policies/procedures aboard the installation
• Assumed a leadership role in mentoring, educating and training culturally diverse crew members regarding environmental policy and procedural requirements
• Provided ongoing independent updates to the divisional HSE Department regarding overall condition of the environmental program effectiveness and implementation aboard the installation

• Liquid and Gas Pipeline Field Operations Certified / TWIC Holder
• Responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Terminal equipment in connection with the receipt, storage, and transfer of petroleum products
• Ensured that all Terminal equipment including safety devices and systems were functioning properly
• Reconciled all product inventories while creating and verifying required reports
• Completed all compliance documentation
• Performed and recorded all preventive maintenance inspections

Washington, DC, US

• Team Leader- Tactical Operations Center for Special Weapons and Tactics Team
• Directed eight specially selected individuals to provide command and control support to the Boston Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to include during the Boston Marathon Bombing response and days following
• Functioned efficiently and effectively as the team leader in a fast-paced, unforgiving environment
• Responsible for gathering all pertinent information in order to prepare a target package
• Collected, coordinated and disseminated tactically significant information in support of SWAT operations and exercises
• Accountable for ensuring that all resources were synchronized

Norwell, MA, US

• Efficiently coordinated response efforts to emergencies involving hazardous materials
• Maintained all operational documentation, filings and records while compiling emergency reports
• Interpreted information and established recommendations or conclusions based upon the situations presented
• Operated in a highly stressful environment requiring decisiveness and professional composure

Long Beach, CA, US

• Developed two full-scale exercises involving multi-jurisdictional, disciplinary and agency involvement
• Assisted in the 2010 flooding Port recovery operations, to include: terminal operations; business continuity; operational security, and site assessment
• Established communications and supervisory procedures for emergency and department operations centers
• Attended high-level meetings regarding critical infrastructure, risk management and operational security
• Instructed the Port Dive Team members on water survival training and techniques
• Coordinated and established an Anti Terrorism Force Protection Plan with the U.S Navy utilizing Long Beach Police Department, and Long Beach Harbor Patrol officers for the commissioning ceremony of the U.S.S Green Bay

• Assisted with installation, repair, and maintenance of fire protection sprinkler systems
• Conducted routine inspections of sprinkler systems in conjunction with local Fire Departments

Norwell, MA, US

• Charged with the proper handling, removal, and disposal of hazardous waste/materials
• Performed confined space entries

Boston, MA, US

• Maintained three fluoroscopic surgical suites and a six patient recovery room
• Ordered, organized, and managed all inventory for Interventional Radiology
• Accountable for all surgical equipment and tools
• Participated in radiation safety training