Deputy Emergency Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

Adjunct Instructor

• Oct 1998 - Present

Experienced Adjunct Instructor with focus in various disciplines of emergency response, including Fire Recruit education and specialized training certification courses; Haz-Mat Technician, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Vehicle Rescue Technician. Experience in delivery of off site continuing education to area departments that contract with TCC and to conduct Live Fire and Skill Training. Experienced Adjunct Instructor with focus in various disciplines of emergency response, including Fire Recruit education and specialized training certification courses; Haz-Mat Technician, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Vehicle Rescue Technician. Experience in delivery of off site continuing education to area departments that contract with TCC and to conduct Live Fire and Skill Training.

Fire Lieutenant (Ret.)

• Jan 2000 - Aug 2022

Fire Lieutenant with past experience as a dedicated member of the Arlington Hazardous Material Response Team. Current certification with the Texas Commission Fire Protection (TCFP) as a Hazardous Materials Technician and certifications and training include Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and High Angle Rescue. Additional duties and responsibilities include developing courses and conduct training for the Arlington Fire Department in Hazardous Material Response, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Suppression. Show less

Rescue Team Member/Team Leader

• 2007 - 2009

Performed Confined Space and Standby Rescue Operations. OSHA Training Specialist Including Permit required confined spaces. Developed and delivered compliance and safety training on a wide variety of OSHA Topics for clients and for internal employees. Served as a confined space and high angle rescue specialist. Performed Confined Space and Standby Rescue Operations. OSHA Training Specialist Including Permit required confined spaces. Developed and delivered compliance and safety training on a wide variety of OSHA Topics for clients and for internal employees. Served as a confined space and high angle rescue specialist.

Paramedic/ Operating Room Surgical Tech

• 1998 - 2000

Functioned as part of the Surgical Team and provided surgical assistance to Specialists/Surgeons and respiratory set-up for in room Anesthesiologist. Extensively trained and competent in all aspects of the surgical room environment; including instruments use and cleaning, procedural set-up and inventory, and surgical assistance course (apprenticeship) Functioned as part of the Surgical Team and provided surgical assistance to Specialists/Surgeons and respiratory set-up for in room Anesthesiologist. Extensively trained and competent in all aspects of the surgical room environment; including instruments use and cleaning, procedural set-up and inventory, and surgical assistance course (apprenticeship)

Firefighter/Paramedic

• Sep 1994 - Dec 1999

Perform tasks associated with fire suppression and rescue. Participate in and conduct training classes and drills, and study technical material on equipment operation, fire suppression, rescue, and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of performance. Conduct inspections of facilities in assigned district to ensure compliance with City ordinances and codes, and conduct public fire and life safety programs. Multi task to achieve goal specific duties and functions Show less