Master Warrant Officer. Deputy Fire Chief, Edmonton Garrison 2012-present Employed as Acting Fire Chief from November 2015 to July 2016. Planning, execution and supervision of ongoing Fire Department operations, performing logistical, budgetary and administrative duties at the fire service management level. Set a positive example and provide leadership to 45 plus personnel and enforce disciplinary policies within the organization. Fire Department Representative at Occupational Health and Safety unit and base level meetings.• Leadership: worked very well within a team environment on both ends of the delegation spectrum, highly motivated and goal oriented• Administration: maintained detailed reports and records on personnel and activities:• Written and Verbal Communications: conducted high level communications between Fire Department and various command levels, one on one counseling and motivation of subordinates• Effectiveness under demanding circumstances: direct and dealt with personnel, equipment and infrastructure issues that impacted 24/7 Fire Department operations.

Warrant Officer, Senior Instructor, Canadian Forces Fire Academy 2008-2012Supervised Fire Service Supervisor and Fire Protection Life Safety Courses encompassing up to 8 staff members and 24 students, supervised Course Directors and course Instructor staffing. Course Director of Fire Service Manager Course, Other responsibilities: Unit Information System Security Officer, technical support liaison for Unit’s computer requirements, Unit Public Relations Officer.• Planning and Organizing: ensured staffing and equipment for all courses, staff evaluations, Unit morale events including Welcome barbeque and Sports day• Written Communications: produced detailed staff evaluations, developed new Master Lesson Plans and lectures, compiled unit history, proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint• Problem Solving: dealt with a variety of administrative and disciplinarian issues regarding students and staff, liaised with vehicle maintainers to ensure availability, resolve conflicts in work place, maintain open communication with other sections and units Sergeant, Deputy Platoon Chief 14 Wing Greenwood 2005-2008 Attack Team Leader, with 6 subordinates, responded to various fire, medical and aircraft emergencies, supervised Platoon tasks and training. Six months Acting Platoon Chief responsible for all Platoon activities, administration and personnel welfare. Camp Fire Chief in Middle East for 6 months.• Team building: as Camp Fire Chief was responsible for Camp Fire Safety, staffing and training Fire Brigade• Working with others liaised with allied country and host-nation Fire Services to maintain cooperation and coordinate Mutual Aid agreements.