Chris Haslam
Oshawa,ontario
Summary
As a seasoned Fire Captain at the City of Oshawa, I excelled in leading hazardous material fire responses and mentoring new firefighters, significantly enhancing team safety and performance. Expert in emergency management and public education, my proactive approach and technical rescue skills have markedly improved operational efficiency and community safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City of Oshawa
06.2023 - Current
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Fire Fighter
City of Oshawa
09.2002 - 06.2023
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
Education
No Degree - Fire And Emergency Services
Durham College
Oshawa, None06-1998
Skills
- Emergency response
- Technical rescue
- Fire suppression
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency response procedures
- Public education
- Fire inspection suppression
- Hazardous materials response
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Incident command
- Emergency management
- Fire prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Fire Captain
City of Oshawa
06.2023 - Current
Fire Fighter
City of Oshawa
09.2002 - 06.2023
No Degree - Fire And Emergency Services
Durham College
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