Christopher Kendall, COOP, EMT

Deputy Chief of EMS at Montclair Ambulance Unit
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Wayne, New Jersey, United States, US
Languages
  • French -

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Credentials

  • Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration
    FEMA
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • 132 OSH (Occupational Safety & Health) Professional
    OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    Aug, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emergency Manager 1
    The Emergency Manager Project
    Apr, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
    FEMA
    Mar, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher
    International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
    Sep, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Continuity Practictioner
    FEMA
    Jun, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified in Homeland Security Level III
    American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
    May, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents
    FEMA
    May, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emergency Management Professional Development Series
    FEMA
    Apr, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents Instructor
    New Mexico Tech
    Nov, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced ICS (IS.00400)
    FEMA
    Jan, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Understanding and Planning for School Bombing Incidents Instructor
    New Mexico Tech
    Jan, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Instructor
    New Mexico Tech
    Dec, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emergency Medical Dispatcher
    State of New Jersey
    Nov, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Public Safety Telecommunicator
    APCO International
    Jun, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Technical Emergency Response Training to the CBRNE Incident
    FEMA
    Jun, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Heavy Rescue Technician
    NFPA
    May, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (IS.00300)
    FEMA
    Jul, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Firefighter Level I
    State of New Jersey
    Jun, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emergency Medical Technician Basic
    State of New Jersey
    Jan, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • An Introduction to Exercises (IS-00120.a)
    FEMA
  • An Introduction to Hazordous Materials (IS-00005.a)
    FEMA
  • Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (IS-00022)
    FEMA
  • Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course (IS-00546.a)
    FEMA
  • Continuity of Operations (COOP) Manager (IS-00548.a)
    FEMA
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving (IS-00241.b)
    FEMA
  • Developing and Managing Volunteers (IS-00244.b)
    FEMA
  • Effective Communication (IS-00242.a)
    FEMA
  • Emergency Planning (IS-00235.b)
    FEMA
  • Emergency Program Manager An Orientation to the Position (IS-00001)
    FEMA
  • Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics (IS-00522)
    FEMA
  • Fundamentals of Emergency Management (IS-00230.d)
    FEMA
  • ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200 (IS-00200.a)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to Continuity of Operations (IS-00547.a)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100 for School (IS-00100.SCa)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 for Health Care/Hospitals (IS-00100.HC)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 for Higher Education (IS-00100.HE)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 for Public Works (IS-00100.PWa)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 (IS-00100.a)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 for Federal Workers (IS-00100.FWa)
    FEMA
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 for Law Enforcement (IS-00100.LEa)
    FEMA
  • Leadership and Influence (IS-00240.a)
    FEMA
  • Military Resources in Emergency Management (IS-00075)
    FEMA
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction (IS-00700.a)
    FEMA
  • National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-00800.b)
    FEMA
  • Orientation to FEMA Logistics (IS-00027)
    FEMA
  • Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA (IS-00101.c)
    FEMA
  • Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners (IS-00102.c)
    FEMA
  • Public Information Officer Awareness (IS-00029)
    FEMA
  • Radiological Emergency Management (IS-00003)
    FEMA
  • Social Media in Emergency Management (IS-00042)
    FEMA
  • Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies (IS-00015.b)
    FEMA
  • Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) Basic Course (IS-00144)
    FEMA

Experience

    • United States
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Chief of EMS
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      This position is responsible for assisting the EMS Chief in conducting the affairs of the EMS Department; responsible for a section of the department and the coordination and management of all activities within that section; ensures coordination of activities with other operating units; and assumes the responsibilities of the EMS Chief in his absence and during times of unavailability.Effectively manage emergency and non-emergency services provided by the department; demonstrate extensive knowledge of EMS practices and procedures; demonstrate extensive knowledge of supervisory practices, including management of volunteers; ensure staffing is adequate to meet the needs of the department; develop and propose internal and external issues for review and/or action by the department; effectively facilitate the exchange of ideas and information between the department, rescue squads, members and the community; maintain documentation of performance of subordinates, complete timely evaluations and address ways performance can be improved; coordinate activities across division lines; make policy decisions to conform with legal guidelines and within department procedures; effectively communicate orally and in writing; able to conduct research and write detailed policy reports; work with allied health care professionals and organizations to support the continuum of care; develop strong relations with other public safety agencies and community groups; successfully work under the pressure and stress of emergency work to achieve the Purpose, Values and Vision of the department.

    • Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
      • Feb 2019 - Present

      The Firefighter Type 2 serves on a hand crew or engine crew performing fire suppression and fuels management duties in the most adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions. The FFT2 has no supervisory responsibilities and is supervised by the Firefighter Type-1. The FFT2 works in the Operations functional area.

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
      • Dec 2020 - Present

    • Owner
      • Oct 2020 - Present

      Emergency Management Consulting, Respiratory Protection Plans & Admin, Exercise Design and Evaluation, Protocol & Policy review, PEOSH/OSHA Compliance, etc for public safety agencies and businesses.

    • United States
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Medical Coordination Center / Logistics
      • May 2020 - Jun 2020

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Emergency Medical Technician
      • Jan 2020 - May 2020

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • EMT/Rescue Tech
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

      Amphibious Medics provides on-site and on-call Emergency Medical and Occupational Health support nationwide. Our scope ranges from a single on-site medic to full wilderness clinics. Amphibious Medics' set medics can travel with your production worldwide and our construction support protocols are designed to bridge the gap between OSHA, engineers, and medical professionals.

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Public Safety Communications Manager
      • Jan 2016 - Sep 2019

      Providing first hand knowledge and expertise to a technology startup focusing on public safety integrations of wireless communications systems towards a civilian situational awareness/public safety environment. Specializing in mobile radio communications including UHF/VHF/800/700 MHz systems of both the analog and digital variety as well as deciphering and disseminating information from public safety jargon to the every man's knowledge. Developed monthly deployment plans and coordinated engineering and operational dependencies, Coordinated all hardware inventory and procurement of supplies, Assembled and QA'd hardware devices alongside engineering team, Worked with deployment partners to coordinate all installation and establish maintenance schedules, Managed real estate contracts with colocation centers, Monitored device metrics to identify potential issues and facilitated resolutions, Provided feedback on product roadmap as relates to hardware program and deployment, Traveled to new cities when necessary to conduct research prior to launch, Experience managing complex programs across multiple geographic locations, Ability to precisely and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, A+ problem-solver, thinking critically to get to the root of problems, Hands-on experience with hardware/software technical support, Basic experience with IT concepts such as network configuration and remote device admin, Comfortable managing complex spreadsheets and equipment databases, Heavily experienced in RF theory and with HAM radios, SDR, and other RF devices.Interview, hire, train, and established a 24/7 team of over 50 analysts that work independently to monitor multiple sources of information, decipher public safety jargon, and provide public situational awareness and safety alerts over various forms of alerting software.

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • EMT-Basic/Dispatcher
      • Mar 2011 - Jul 2019

      Provide emergency medical services to the residents of the cities of Bayonne and Hoboken along with the rest of Hudson County.Trained as a New Jersey EMT-Basic and AHA Health Care Provider CPR Instructor.Operate and maneuver emergency vehicles, including ambulances, trucks/trailers, and special operations vehicles, in both an emergency and non-emergency manner.Provide adequate radio communications and act as a scene commander in emergency operations if needed.Act as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in NJ's only privately licensed and operated E-911 Dispatch center. Answer 911 calls, provide adequate pre-arrival instructions while dispatching appropriate units, keeping time stamps, requesting additional unit help.

    • Public Safety Telecommunications Officer
      • Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

      • Receives telephone, radio, in person and computer requests for routine information and emergency situations.• Prioritizes and dispatches emergency Police, Fire, and EMS units, and provides emergency first aid advice via telephone.• Periodically checks the well being of prisoners in custody. May be required to perform prisoner searches.• Staffs Police Desk and will direct civilians entering Police Headquarters.• Writes police reports as directed.• Enters into CAD computers information from Police reports and other data as deemed necessary. • Monitors CCTV cameras which are strategically placed throughout the Township for criminal and disorderly conduct and dispatches resources to investigate suspicious or illegal activity.

Education

  • Passaic County Community College
    Associate of Science - AS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    2021 - 2023
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute
    Emergency Management Professional Development Series, Professional Continuity Practitioner Level 1, Emergency Management, Continuity of Operations
    2013 - 2014
  • National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT)
    Awareness and Response to Biological Events, Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Biological Emergencies
    2012 - 2012
  • National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT)
    Shopping Center Security Terrorism Awareness Training, Effects of WMD/T Incidents on Mass Sheltering
    2012 - 2012
  • National Nuclear Security Administration/CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training (NNSA/CTOS)
    WMD Rad/Nuc Awareness AWR 140, Radiological and Nuclear
    2012 - 2012
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (PRSBI) Instructor
    2013 - 2013
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    Instructor Certification, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB), Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents
    2012 - 2013
  • Texas A&M University, National Emergency Response & Rescue Training Center
    Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders, Basic EMS Concepts for WMD Incidents
    2012 - 2012
  • Center for Domestic Preparedness
    Technical Emergency Response Training for the CBRNE Incident, Hazardous Materials Management and Technician
    2011 - 2011
  • Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute
    Certification, NFPA Rescue Technician
    2008 - 2009
  • Passaic County Community College
    Certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic)
    2007 - 2008
  • Passaic County Community College
    Certification, Firefighter I
    2007 - 2008

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