James Lucanic
Durham
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Chief
City Of Chico - Fire Rescue
07.2020 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Review fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate pre-planned activities of department.
- Develop scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Perform frequent station inspections and drafted reports and plans for issues of importance.
- Implement comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Optimize fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Coordinate, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Oversee proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Conduct periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
Associate Faculty
Butte College
01.2012 - Current
- Fireground and Classroom Instructor of Cadet Academies of up to 40.
- Instruct and evaluate students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Engineer/Acting Captain
City Of Chico - Fire Rescue
02.2006 - 07.2020
- Performed practice drills.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Responded to fire alarms and extinguished fires.
- Protected community from house and building fires.
- New Hire Academy Instructor and Coordinator
- Tractor Drawn Aerial Instructor
- Vent Enter Search Instructor
- Vertical Ventilation Instructor
- CPR Instructor
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2008
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Special Requirements
- Personnel Training
- Emergency Management
- Disciplinary Action
- Staff Scheduling
- Operation and Control
- Records Management Systems
- Seasoned Instructor and Presenter
Timeline
Battalion Chief
City Of Chico - Fire Rescue
07.2020 - Current
Associate Faculty
Butte College
01.2012 - Current
Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Engineer/Acting Captain
City Of Chico - Fire Rescue
02.2006 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Butte College
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