Jay Ducote M.Ed.
Fire Chief at Rio Verde Fire District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFO)
CPSE - Center for Public Safety Excellence
Experience
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Rio Verde Fire District
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fire Chief
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May 2016 - Present
Oversees all Rio Verde Fire District functions, operations, and personnel; providing the necessary leadership, direction and guidance to prevent and/or minimize the loss of life and property. Responsibilities include: Providing timely onsite management support as required for higher level emergency situations; Representing the district in the community; reviewing the operation of the District to determine overall efficiency; providing direction on major projects or problem areas; strategic planning including developing short and long term recommendations for the protection of life and property; developing and implementing budgets, policies and procedures; and providing policy guidance. The Fire Chief is responsible for modeling the District values of professionalism and teamwork. The Board of Directors appoints the Fire Chief and provides general supervision and reviews work on the basis of overall results achieved. The Fire Chief works independently in supervising the overall technical operations, emergency management and performing other related duties as required. Show less
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Scottsdale Fire Department
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fire Operations Chief/PIO
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May 2013 - Jul 2015
• 40 hour position that supervises and coordinates activities of fire battalions in the delivery of fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, wild land and emergency medical services (EMS) operations. • Participates in managing the development and implementation of Departmental goals, objectives and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.• Establishes, within Department and City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.• Participates in the development and administration of the Department budget; participates in and approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.• Responds to emergency alarms and may assume command of field operations; performs a management role in the direction of assigned personnel and equipment at the scene of emergencies involving fire, wild land, hazardous materials incidents and life-saving rescue work. On Duty PIO• Manage, through the Battalion Chiefs, employee relations matters and assist in recruitment, promotional exams and employee development and mentoring.• Represent the Fire Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Show less
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Fire Battalion Chief/ EMS Chief
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May 2005 - May 2013
•Plan, organize, assign, supervised and evaluate activities and personnel in a geographic battalion.•Assisted in the implementation of department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.•Directed and coordinated emergency scene activity. Assume responsibility for the performance and safety of assigned personnel on the scene of an incident.•Provided emergency medical assistance at injury or accident scenes; administer and supervise the administering of first aid and basic life support procedures. Command hazardous materials and emergency management operations. Show less
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Glendale Fire Department
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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EMS Division Chief
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Jan 1983 - May 2005
• Provided emergency medical assistance on scene and supervised basic and advanced life support procedures. • Manage EMT and Paramedic treatment skills, HIPPA laws, triage decisions, transportation decisions and documentation skills (CQI). • H1N1 liaison with Maricopa County Public Health and Scottsdale Health Care Hospitals. • Manage and Oversee Paramedic and EMT Recertification • Implemented and trained all crews in new Electronic Pt Care Reporting (EPCR) software using Panasonic Toughbook hardware. • Coordinate training and continuing education (CE) for all SFD Certified Emergency Paramedics and EMTs. • Manage Scottsdale Fire EMS budget and medical director contract. • Procurement of medical equipment and supplies through evaluation and testing to allow for the best treatment practices available. • Contract administrator for Southwest/PMT Ambulance Companies. • Manage ALS Recovery Fees and records involving ALS transports. • Improve the ability of the EMS Division to collect, retrieve and analyze data through new EPCR software. • Epidemiology Section Leader with county health for Super Bowl XLII (2008) • Complete and present quarterly reports, update EMS Strategic Plan and supplemental budget requests. Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Northern Arizona University
Masters / Educational Leadership, Education, Leadership -
1992 - 1994
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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