Adam Eckhart MPS, BPSA, ECFO
Fire Chief at City of Welland- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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City of Welland
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Canada
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fire Chief
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Jul 2002 - Present
As the Fire Chief of the Welland Fire and Emergency Services, I oversee the daily operations of the department and community risk responsibilities. I am the Community Emergency Management Coordinator, serving a dynamic population of 57,000. WFES is a composite fire department (career and volunteer staff), a unionized work environment (IAFF and United Steel Workers). WFES is divided into three divisions; Suppression (Response/operations), Fire Prevention and Training Divisions. These Divisions employ over 121 diversified staff, working out of five fire stations and operating ten apparatus. The suppression division responds to all types of emergencies, including interior fire operations, Hazardous Materials, medical response (non-transport), and specialized rescue including; water, rope and other technical operations. The Prevention Division is responsible for the inspection of properties & premises, public education, code enforcement and fire/explosion investigations. The Training Division develops and delivers all internal training needs, investing in responders so that they deliver the optimal service when called upon. My daily responsibilities include labour relations, administration, financial oversight, planning, contract administration, purchasing, personnel management, fleet & facilities/equipment maintenance, health and safety, accident & fire scene, liaising with city departments and the many other duties that present themselves. Joining the Fire Service in 1996, I started with the Welland Fire and Emergency Services as a Firefighter in 2002 and continued on to the positions of Acting Captain, Training Officer, Chief Training Officer and Deputy Fire Chief.
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John Deere
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Fire & Loss Prevention Coordinator
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Feb 1999 - Jul 2002
Coordinated the Fire Loss Prevention Team. Developed programs, training and prepared budgets. Acted as the initial Incident Commander until Fire Department responders arrived and remained as the liaison between the industry and the Firefighters. Safety training and incipient fire brigade response training. Coordinated the Fire Loss Prevention Team. Developed programs, training and prepared budgets. Acted as the initial Incident Commander until Fire Department responders arrived and remained as the liaison between the industry and the Firefighters. Safety training and incipient fire brigade response training.
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Thorold Fire & Emergency Services
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Thorold, Ontario
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Firefighter & Officer (Volunteer)
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Nov 1996 - Jul 2002
Firefighter, officer, and trainer. Assisted in the inaugural rollout of the Region-wide Firefighter Defib Program. Participated in many fundraising and social activities on behalf of the community and department. Firefighter, officer, and trainer. Assisted in the inaugural rollout of the Region-wide Firefighter Defib Program. Participated in many fundraising and social activities on behalf of the community and department.
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Education
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York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Labour Law -
2017 - 2020
Humber College
Fire Service Executive Management Certificate -
2017 - 2020
Wilfrid Laurier University
Masters Public Safety, Public Safety Administration -
1996 - 2020
Ontario Fire College & OFMEM
Company Officer Diploma, Training Officer Diploma -
2018 - 2018
Goodman School of Business at Brock University
NextGen Municipal Leadership -
2017 - 2018
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Workplace Mental Health Law -
2016 - 2018
Ryerson University - G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
Disaster & Emergency Management Certificate -
2012 - 2015
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Bachelor of Public Service Administration, Fire Services Administration -
2010 - 2013
Ryerson University
Public Administration and Governance Certificate -
2009 - 2012
Niagara College
Management Development and Leadership Studies Certificate -
2000 - 2012
Niagara College
Diploma, Arts and Science - Applied Business -
2009 - 2011
Niagara College
Teaching Adults Certificate -
2016 -
National Association of Fire Investigators International (NAFI)
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), NFPA 921
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