Derek Konosky

Please accept my application to continue to act as the Base Fire Chief at CFB Suffield G3 Fire Services. Throughout my career as a Firefighter, I have been a reliable and consistent performer, focused on personal development and on improving the areas I work in. I have been a dedicated emergency responder and leader, offering a variety of specialized hands-on experience and team building skills. I have 12 years of volunteer firefighting experience combined with nearly 16 years career firefighting experience. I have taken every opportunity to grow, learn and accept new challenges including taking on new roles such as being the first Training Officer at CFB Suffield, acting as the Deputy Fire Chief and currently acting as the Base Fire Chief. I have received numerous Letters of Recognition, a Base Commanders Coin and two Base Commanders Commendation's. I have acted as the Base Fire Chief for the last 20 months. I have worked diligently to address pay related issues, manage HR and Labour Relations concerns, and action multiple staffing files. I have gained a vast array of experience while progressively working my way up in this organization. I am submitting this application for the 1 year acting assignment and future consideration for the indeterminate filling of this position.

IFSAC/PROBOARD Certifications

• NFPA 1001 Level I and Level II
• NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, ARFF Driver/Operator, Pumper Driver/Operator, Aerial Driver/Operator
• NFPA 1003 ARFF Airport Firefighter
• NFPA 1006 Rescue Awareness (Core), Rope Level I, Confined Space Rescue Operations and Technician
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I and Level 2
• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level 1
• NFPA 1041 Emergency Services Instructor Level I and Level II
• NFPA 1051 Wildland Firefighting
• NFPA 472/1072 Hazmat Operations, Technician and Hazmat Incident Commander
• NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer Non IFSAC/Proboard Certification: CFFCA Firefighter Skills Course @ CFB Borden

Non-IFSAC/PROBOARD Certifications and Qualifications

• CFFCA Firefighter SKILLS Course at CFB Borden
• CFFCA Sector Commander Course at CFB Borden
• ICS 100, 200 and 300 (Incident Command System)
• S-100G Wildland Firefighter Train the Trainer
• S-215 Wildland/Urban Wildfire Interface
• AFRRCS Provincial Radio Technical Administrator
• Red Cross EMR, BLS Instructor and Instructor Trainer
• Active EMR Practitioner
• Surface Ice/Water Rescue Fly Team Technician
• Defensive Driving and Safe Backing
• Active DND 404's for all apparatus
• Active DND 404 Driver Examiner

Administrative Courses

• Expenditure Management Course 32, 33, 34
• Contracting Direct with Trade
• COR405: Green Procurement
• G140: Performance Management
• COR109: Performance Management for the Government of Canada
• FON304: Who We Work For
• FON302: Values and Ethics Foundations for Managers
• TRN223: Polishing Your Feedback Skills
• TRN418: Gaining a Positive Perspective on Feedback
• COR107: Managing Unsatisfactory Performance
• COR135: Planning and Effective Performance Appraisal
• Controlled Goods Awareness Training
• General Safety Supervisor Course
• General Safety Individual Course
• INC110: Leading Diversity
• INC107: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
• INC106: Overcoming Your Own Unconscious Biases
• INC105: Understanding Unconscious Bias
• C355: Values and Ethics Foundations for Managers
• G031: Managing your Company's Talent
• C255: Values and Ethics Foundations for Employees
• W101: Harassment and Violence Prevention for Employees
• W102: Harassment and Violence Prevention for Managers and Committees/Representatives
• W011: Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Canadian Workplace
• X175: Establishing Effective Virtual Teams
• G312: Becoming a Supervisor: The Basics
• G417: Creating a Respectful Workplace
• C601: Phoenix Self-Service for Employees
• WHMIS

• Raising 4 Highly Capable and Resilient kids
• Homesteading and Ranching
• Outdoor Activities, including Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking etc
• PRS Shooter
• Mixed Martial Arts

References:

• Major Rick Dunning CFFM 3-4, Initiatives Officer 873-354-7322
• Captain Jordan Vadala Former Canadian Army Fire Marshall 343-542-7322
• Training Officer Shaun Fretter CFFM @ CFFCA 705-424-1200 x2351
• Eric Schweitzer CFB Suffield Base Fire Chief 403-928-6743
• Kinsley Mann CFB Former Suffield Range Control FOS Commander 403-915-5390

• 2-November-2023: Letter of Appreciation from CFFM's Office regarding my role as the "architect" of the ARFFV Dry Chem Training Standard used across NDFS.
• 12-June-2018: Base Commanders Commendation for my role in the 2017 "Bindloss Fire", acting far beyond my substantive role. "Demonstrated to all agencies involved that he had an excellent understanding of Unified Command procedures and a clear picture of the situation on the ground"
• 12-June-2018: Base Commanders Commendation for being a Team Leader in the Development and Delivery of the Wildland Firefighting Training Program for Range Control, DRDC, BATUS and Firehall members
• July 2017: Base Commanders Coin: Recognition for my efforts in creating and delivering a training package for wildland firefighting apparatus to Range Control, DRDC and Firehall members.
• April 2016: Letter of Recognition from the Base Fire Chief for developing and delivering the "Range Truck Driver/Operator" course to Range Control and DRDC personnel.
• September 2014: Letter of Recognition from my Deputy Fire Chief for efforts on my part while acting as the Incident Commander at a large grass fire in Cypress County.
• 2001 High School Auto Skills Competition: Awarded 2nd Place in Provincials, 1st Place in Nationals and 3rd Place in the World.