Fire Investigator

• Feb 2017 - Present

Fire Investigator

• Feb 2017 - Present

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Fire Inspector/ Fire Investigator

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

National and Michigan Certified and Trained Fire Investigator, Inspector and EMS provider with skills and expertise in emergency services, fire prevention, NFPA standards and building code inspections. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE City of Wyoming Fire Department, Wyoming, MI, 10/93 – 4/15Fire Investigator/Inspector, 3/14 – 4/15* Analyzed fire scenes to accurately determine cause of a fire or explosion, collected and packaged all evidence for optimal protection during investigation. * Prepared and maintained accurate and timely reporting of investigation results and records of convicted arsonists and suspects resulted in reduced errors. 200+ hours of Fire Investigation continuing education.Fire Inspector/Prevention, 4/13 – 3/14 * Developed a background check program for all firefighters that improved quality of hires by 30%. * Reviewed and revised building fire exit plans to improve emergency planning. * Inspected and tested new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems and fire safety equipment to ensure effective operation. * Developed a program that provided smoke detectors installed in the homes of residents at no charge through approved grants that resulted in the reduction and prevention of fires. * Studied and interpreted fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage, use of hazardous or flammable substances. * Supervised and participated in the inspection of properties to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards. * Presented and interpreted fire prevention and fire code information to citizen groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers to educate the public. * Reported and issued citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court as needed to reduce violations and improve safety. * Coordinated the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials to increase knowledge of safety measures. Show less

Firefighter

• Oct 1993 - Jan 2013

Fire Fighter/EMS/Fire Investigator, 10/93 – 4/13 * Delivered emergency medical services rescue functions that reduced significant injuries or fatalities. * Performed maintenance of equipment and vehicles, wrote and submitted proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment to improve efficiency. * Assessed cause and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine applicable requirements, reported to supervisors for timely and efficiently procedures. * Collaborated with police to investigate accidents, disasters and arson investigation calls to streamline processes. * Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue and maximize personnel. Show less