Timothy Studtmann Email & Phone Number

Responding Battalion Chief responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising the personnel, stations, equipment, and emergencies for my assigned battalion and shift, directly supervising Fire Captains. Responsible for commanding and directing emergency scenes, assist in determining Goodyear Fire Department long-range goals and objectives, assist in preparing and monitoring the service area budget, and direct or conduct special studies or projects. I am also the battalion chief over the department’s Haz-Mat program.

Currently serving in a 40-hour position as the Health and Safety Officer (HSO) working directly with human resources and risk management to help improve and maintain the health and safety of fire department personnel. This includes managing an annual physical program and a peer fitness program.

Recruits, trains, and directs crew of firefighters. Oversees activities on an assigned shift across multiple disciplines including firefighting operations, technical rescue, advanced life support medical responses, hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, and other emergency incidents. Maintains personnel training, directs operations during incident response, and engages with the community to raise public awareness of fire safety and prevention. Manage administrative duties including budgeting, inventory, purchasing supplies and equipment, and allocating resources. Serve as Threat/Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) serving as part of Field Intelligence Team in support of Fire and Police command in complex incidents including hostage/barricade, bomb threat/disposal, terrorism, active shooter, drone operations, and other emergency incidents. Serve as liaison between Fire and Law Enforcement to ensure unified command system, perform threat valuation assessments, and collaborate with Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center to stay apprised of potential risks to the city and its citizenry. ★ Acting Battalion Chief qualified with extensive training to work out-of-class ★ Battalion Safety Officer qualified, coordinating staffing, training, and managing shift roving personnel in addition to serving as Incident Safety Officer at working incidents ★ Certified Hazardous Materials Technician with experience responding to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents.★ Member of Fire Apparatus Build and Spec Committee (2017 – Present), collaborating with personnel, committee members, and other stakeholders to develop specifications, protocols, and equipment to reduce personnel exposure and improve safety. ★ Serve as member of Fire Station Design and Build Committee (2017 – Present), collaborating on the design and build-out of new fire stations to ensure they meet the future needs of the department and ongoing needs of the community.

Drove, operated, and maintained fire department apparatus and responded to emergency fire, medical, and hazardous materials alarms. Operated and ensured readiness of engine, ladder, and other equipment, transported fire personnel to emergency incidents, and supplied extinguishing agents at the scene. Performed thorough inspections, managed inventory and supplies, and maintained daily equipment logs and maintenance records.

Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Responded to emergency situations, assessed and monitored conditions, and administered emergency medical services. Identified patient needs, demonstrated strong knowledge of safety procedures, firefighting protocols, and medical treatments in emergent situations. Performed emergency medical duties in accordance with state health and regulatory agencies, maintained and tested equipment, and participated in investigations. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of fire suppression protocols and safety measures.

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Responded to emergency scenes in rotor and fixed wing aircraft, managing critical patients during emergency medical incidents in collaboration with a flight nurse and pilot.

Tolleson, Arizona, United States

Provided fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services for municipal fire department. Maintained equipment, provided prevention and safety education to the public, and engaged with the community.★ Served as local coordinator for department’s childhood immunization initiative, Shots for Tots.