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Brenda Lapchuk

Balgonie,SK

Summary

Co-Owner and manager of Omega Transfer Services Inc. A body transfer service for funeral homes and Coroners covering the southern half of the province.


Deputy Chief at Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department. Hold a Level I Fire Service Instructor status, Medical First Responder. I have just written and implemented a training program for emergency scene traffic management for emergency services.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Fire Chief

Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department
03.2019 - Current
  • Level I Fire Service Instructor
  • Medical First Responder
  • Incident command at major emergencies, coordinating resources and communication.
  • Emergency scene patient management
  • Mass Casualty training
  • On the committee to develop standard operating procedures.
  • Established strong relationships with neighboring departments to enhance mutual aid agreements during large-scale emergencies or resource shortages.
  • Inspect apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Supervise cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
  • Supervise firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
  • Assess scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Inspect station, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
  • Public Education Officer doing enhanced community relations through public education initiatives, including fire prevention workshops and school presentations.
  • Take all meeting minutes.

Co-Owner/Manager

Omega Transfer Services Inc.
04.2004 - 07.2023
  • Did hands on transfer of deceased individuals from place of death ie: car accidents, suicides, murders, sudden deaths.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
  • Handled inter agency paperwork and documentation.
  • Liaison with other agencies ie: police, detectives, Coroners, hospital staff, funeral homes.
  • Developed and implemented protocols for working with other agencies.
  • Helped develop mass casualty protocols.
  • Did all accounts payable and receivables.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Established SOP's for all staff as well as all training manuals.
  • Planned and executed company events such as year-end holiday party, meetings and training events.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Was instrumental in growth of business and adaptation required during Covid 19 pandemic.
  • Business was sold in July 2023.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lloydminster Comprehensive High School
Lloydminster, AB

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Management
  • Business Administration
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Emergency Management
  • Emergency Scene Traffic Management
  • Organizational Development

Accomplishments

Successfully ran my own company for 19 years, 4 months.


I have recently written and released a 14 hr training course for emergency scene traffic management,


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Deputy Fire Chief

Balgonie Volunteer Fire Department
03.2019 - Current

Co-Owner/Manager

Omega Transfer Services Inc.
04.2004 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Lloydminster Comprehensive High School

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