DONALD DAVIDSON
Niagara On The Lake,Canada
Summary
Proven and committed fire service professional with over three decades of administrative, operational, training, financial, administrative, and human resource advancement. Proven capacity in leading strategic planning, execution of those plans based on data, and development of a culture that embraces diversity and outstanding service delivery. Possession of knowledge with fire department policies, procedures, laws, and standards.management capabilities and leadership skills committed to excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary care paramedic
Peel Region Paramedic Services
04.2024 - Current
- Responding to emergency situations and providing patient care in a timely and efficient manner.
District Chief
City of Toronto Fire Service
Toronto, Canada
06.2022 - Current
- Leadership and oversight roles in administration, operation, training, personnel, service, and team-leadership for a district of more than 300 firefighters and 15 stations.
- Design and deploy plans that are consistent with overall targets and expectations of the department and city council defined service levels.
- Supervise and control operating budget and determine how these funds are to be used based on priorities.
- Institute regulations, guidelines, and protocols to guarantee compliance with services and ensure standards are met.
- Supervise and coordinate a group of outstanding officers to encourage personnel and team work and optimize service delivery.
- Responsible for acting as the incident commander in emergency scenes and for the overall leadership of operations being consistent with ICS protocols.
- Communicate with Fire Marshal Office, police, paramedics, local official, and other related authorities.
- Represent department at municipal events and conduct media briefings as required.
- Company Overview: Toronto, ON
Captain
City of Toronto Fire Service
Toronto, Canada
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Implemented captain duties, which include managing a team of ten, responsibility of the crew, apparatus keeping, training, health and safety, public relations.
- Acted on recruitment selection panels; helped screen and onboard new firefighter recruits.
- Served as associate instructor for recruit training academy.
- Managed the city's COVID-19 vaccinations clinic for firefighters and oversaw implementation of the process and monitoring of participation.
- Company Overview: Toronto, ON
Primary Care Paramedic
York Region EMS
Newmarket, Canada
04.2001 - 12.2021
- Handled 911 calls and implemented necessary life-saving measures to patients.
- Accomplished safe transportation of patients from/to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Delivered quality and timely emergency medical services.
- Assisted with new paramedic onboarding, training, and mentoring.
- Company Overview: Newmarket, ON
Firefighter
City of Toronto Fire Service
Toronto, Canada
01.1995 - 12.2020
- Responded to fires, medical assistance, hazardous material situations, other calls of emergency.
- Cared for patients and transported them to hospital.
- Conducted fire safety inspections of commercial buildings.
- Led department-wide CPR/AED/first aid training program as lead instructor.
- Company Overview: Toronto, ON
Education
Diploma - Ambulance & Emergency Care
Humber College
Toronto, ON, CanadaDiploma - Business Administration
Centennial College
Toronto, ON, CanadaSkills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Budget Oversight & Resource Management
- Policy, Regulation & Guidelines Analysis
- Worker Recruitment, Development, & Retention
- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities
- Relationship Building & Collaboration
- Incident Response Leadership & Command
- Incident command
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- NFPA 1072
- NFPA 1021
- NFPA 1041
- Ontario Incident Management System
- Company Officer Certification
Relevant Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- Strategic Leadership & Management
- Policy, Regulation & Guideline Analysis
- Personnel Recruitment, Development & Retention
- Financial Management
- Interpersonal Communication & Influence
- Incident Management & Emergency Response
- Community Relations & Collaboration
Timeline
Primary care paramedic
Peel Region Paramedic Services
04.2024 - Current
District Chief
City of Toronto Fire Service
06.2022 - Current
Captain
City of Toronto Fire Service
01.2020 - 12.2022
Primary Care Paramedic
York Region EMS
04.2001 - 12.2021
Firefighter
City of Toronto Fire Service
01.1995 - 12.2020
Diploma - Ambulance & Emergency Care
Humber College
Diploma - Business Administration
Centennial College