Shawn Sweeney Email & Phone Number

New Tecumseth, On, Ca

New Tecumseth, On

- Responsible for day-to-day operations of fire department- Responsible for the development, implementation, management and monitoring of all operational and specialized training programs for Fire Department members- Responsible for specification, acquisition, and budgeting of Fire Department equipment- Assist the Fire Chief in the administration and overall operations of the department using a collaborative and proactive style of management- Assumes the statutory duties of Fire Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief.- NTFRs Learning Management System & Web tools Champion, Leader, Strategy, and System Co developer / Administrator- Member of the Community Control Group IMS team- Manages and assumes the statutory duties of Community Emergency Management Coordinator in an absence of the primary Community Emergency Management Coordinator

Ontario, Canada

As an NFPA credentialed Fire Service Instructor III, Shawn designs and delivers advanced fire service training programs in line with Ontario Certification Programming requirements. His responsibilities include:- Curriculum Development: Creating comprehensive training materials and practical exercises.- Instruction: Conducting classroom and hands-on training for career and paid on-call (POC) firefighters.- Evaluation: Assessing trainee performance through exams and practical scenarios.- Continuous Improvement: Integrating the latest advancements in fire service training.His prior role as a Trainer Facilitator (T/F) from September 2000 to May 2014 focused on the Ontario Firefighter Standards, providing him with a robust foundation in both historical and current training practices.

Ontario, Canada

Currently FSI III for NFPA curriculums to the Ontario Certification Programming requirements (current) & former Provincial Instructor of programs to the Ontario Firefighter Standards (Feb. 2012 - May 31st, 2014).

In his role in Adjunct Instruction & Evaluations, Shawn meets the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office requirements for instructors and evaluators, including NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor III certification. His duties encompass:- Instruction: Delivering adjunct instruction for various fire service courses.- Evaluation: Acting as an evaluator for certification exams and skills evaluations, ensuring candidates meet required competencies.- Professional Development: Continuously enhancing his skills through ongoing professional development.Shawn’s dual roles in instruction and evaluation underscore his commitment to excellence in fire service training and safety.

Ontario, Canada

Active Member

The Municipal Fire Departments Instructors’ Association was created December 4th, 1961. It had long been recognized that a standard method and scope of firefighter training was very desirable.Members of the Association have contributed several hundreds of hours to these committees and boards. In addition, the Association has helped to finance the development of the Training Officers’ curriculum.

Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Former Secretary 2009-2011- collaborative Fire & Rescue training supporter

Ontario, Canada

Currently an FSI III for NFPA curricula aligned with the Ontario Certification Programming requirements (current) and a former Associate Instructor of programs aligned with the Ontario Firefighter Standards (May 2008 - May 31, 2014).

Simcoe County, On, Can

- Assigned to the senior working group which was responsible for conceptualization, program development, and training implementation.- Responsible for all aspects of the original team start-up training. Including the challenging and dynamic scheduling of different agencies and services which included Police, career, composite, and volunteer Fire services, EMS, County, and Health Services.

Georgian College, One Georgian Drive, Barrie On, L4M 3X9

- provide advice to the College on existing programs of instruction and the development of new related programs of instruction;- advise the academic staff members, students and administrative staff members on matters related to programs and any other initiatives relating to the program of instruction to which the Advisory Committee relates;- advise on human resource trends related to current and future needs of the program of instruction to which the Advisory Committee relates;- assist in mock Fire Service panel interviews for Pre-Service students.

Toronto, On

Confined Space Technician Instructor on Federal Contracts.

- Responsible for the management of all aspects of TFS rope rescue programs- Introduced & maintained the Toronto City Hall high-angle training program (300' east tower)- Developed, implemented, and instructed components of the Specialized Rescue module in the TFS Company Officer development program- Training of recruit firefighters- Responsible for the management of Canada Task Force-3 Toronto HUSAR training programs- Assigned Operationally to Can TF-3 (Blue Squad)

Toronto, On, Can

- Assigned to Rescue #3 (former TFD) then at amalgamation moved to S143 North Command.- Worked as a shift instructor for A platoon in the technical rope rescue disciplines (High-angle, Confined Space, Water/Ice/Swiftwater Rescue)

Nfpa 1041 Fire Service Instructor Iii

Shawn completed the NFPA Fire Service Instructor III program at the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) in 2005. This program is.

Credential Certificate: Training Officer Credential Designation, Fire Service Instruction - Professional Development, Successful In Attaining The Training Officer Credential Designation

Activities and Societies: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS (ONT. Ambassador / TOC)The ISFSI credential designation is.

Firefighting

Rope Rescue, Confined Space, Water Ice, Swiftwater Trainer Programs, Technical Rescue

Shawn has completed extensive training in various technical rescue disciplines and is trained as a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) instructor.

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