Jeff Bolden
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Confident Training Officer capable of working effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Training Officer since October 2021 where using 29 years of experience has been an asset. Reliable Firefighter background touting 29 years of responding to all types of emergency and routine calls. Knowledgeable resource capable of promoting fire safety via talks and advice. Promoting exemplary skills in performing practice drills, inspecting fire equipment and mentoring others. Great knowledge of the composite fire department system. Experienced Training Specialist with 16-year record of success in Emergency Vehicle Operations instruction. Focused on maximizing employee performance, team productivity and quality assurance with effective training programs. Looking to leverage 29 years in Firefighting to take on a leadership role with the City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service. Extensive mechanical back ground including 12 years on City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue apparatus committee, and 39 years mechanic experience working on automobiles, small equipment and a little heavy equipment experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Officer
City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service
10.2021 - Current
- Maintain training records and certificates of firefighters.
- Lead annual training as required.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees
Firefighter/Acting Fire Officer
City Of Abbotsford
09.2006 - 10.2021
- Responded to as many as 16 responses daily at times and managed to maintain daily responsibility including reports and duties.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Directed work of various firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- EVO instructor
- JIBC Evaluator
- VIERA Evaluator
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage
Education
Automotive Technician Apprenticeship - Automotive Mechanics
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC1988
High School Diploma -
Richmond Senior Secondary High School
Richmond, B.C.1983
Skills
- Emergency support
- Cooperative relationships
- Apparatus inspection
- Firefighting activities
- Emergency management
- Fire pump operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Firefighting
- Fire alarm response
- Emergency medical treatment
- CPR certified
- CPR and first aid
- Fire suppression
- Emergency response
- Trainer in EVO
- Training Officer
Accomplishments
Active member with City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue since March 1994 as paid on call firefighter and career since September 2006.
Completed Fire Officer 1 2018.
Completed Fire Officer 2 2020.
JIBC PLA Fire Officer 2 2023.
Training Officer 2021
Certification
Certified automotive technician
Firefighter 1&2
Fire Officer 1
Fire Officer 2
Incident Safety Officer
Fire Service Instructor 1
Fire Service Instructor 2
Swift Water Technician Level
Timeline
Training Officer
City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service
10.2021 - Current
Firefighter/Acting Fire Officer
City Of Abbotsford
09.2006 - 10.2021
Automotive Technician Apprenticeship - Automotive Mechanics
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Richmond Senior Secondary High School
Certified automotive technician
Firefighter 1&2
Fire Officer 1
Fire Officer 2
Incident Safety Officer
Fire Service Instructor 1
Fire Service Instructor 2
Swift Water Technician Level
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