Respond to fires, rescues, medical and other related emergency calls as required.
Perform firefighter duties as a member of a team and provide assistance during fire ground operations.
Achieve and maintain up-to-date training and ensure operational readiness is maintained.
Increased public awareness about fire safety through participation in community events.
Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Emergency Response Specialist
Office of the Fire Marshal
04.2023 - Current
Respond to Provincial incidents involving Hazardous Materials, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR).
Manage the Provincial Emergency Response program including the Provincial Hazardous Materials / CBRNE Response Teams and USAR Response Teams.
Support OFM Fire Investigators with complex investigations utilizing technology, including 3-dimensional laser mapping scanners and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (drones).
Designing and planning large-scale, Provincial Emergency Response exercises which involve numerous Police, Fire, Medical, and Government agencies.
Provincial Fire Investigator
Office of the Fire Marshal
02.2020 - 04.2023
Investigate the origin, cause, and circumstance related to large loss fires, explosions, suspicious fires or any fire that resulted in a serious injury or fatality.
Produce final Fire Investigation Reports.
Provide expert court testimony relating to Fire Investigations and Fire Dynamics.
Facilitate training opportunities to other emergency service stakeholders (Police & Fire Services) through the Ontario Fire Marshal and Ontario Fire College.
Knowledge of applicable laws, legislation and statues including the Criminal Code of Canada, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Coroners Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code.
Continuous training, education and skills development.
Travel throughout the Province of Ontario in response to calls for service.
Animal Protection Officer
Lincoln County Humane Society
01.2018 - 01.2020
Educate and provide information regarding licensing, vaccinations, ownership responsibilities, and By-laws to the general public.
Respond to calls for service regarding the welfare of domestic animals and wildlife.
Conduct and lead investigations into criminal cases of animal cruelty and neglect as well as by-law offences.
Interview witnesses & suspects pertaining to investigations and lay charges when necessary.
Liaise with other stakeholders (Police, Fire, Municiple Staff) as required.
Youth Worker
Peninsula Youth Detention Centre
07.2017 - 01.2018
Ensure the safety and security of those under detention, staff and the community.
Maintain care, control & custody of young persons who are in conflict with the law, who may exhibit aggressive and violent behavior.
Support and counsel clients to facilitate their rehabilitation & reintegration back into the community.
Organize and plan events and encourage positive participation.
Escort persons in custody to and from court or other detention facilities.
Perform physical searches of persons in custody.
Provincial Offences Officer / 9-1-1 Communicator
Niagara Parks Police Service
03.2015 - 07.2017
Responsible for the direction of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the tourist district of Niagara Falls.
Provide medical assistance.
Perform proactive patrols on foot, bicycle or vehicle, respond to calls for service and maintain a police presence.
Issuing of Provincial Offence Notices for various offences under Provincial Legislation.
Utilize communications devices including police radio.
Liaise with other fire and police agencies.
Education
Certificate - NFPA 1001 - Firefighter I & II
Ontario Fire College
Waubaushene, ON
08-2024
Certificate - NFPA 1006 - Structural Collapse I & II
Certificate - NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector I - Course
Ontario Fire College
Online
11.2022
Certificate - Courtroom Testimony
Canadian Police Knowledge Network
Online
10.2021
Certificate - Criminal Investigation Training
Ontario Police College
Aylmer, ON
10.2021
Certificate - Certified Fire Investigator Training
International Association of Arson Investigators
Barrie, ON
01.2021
Certificate - Identification of Human Remains
Office of The Fire Marshal
Innisfil, ON
10.2020
Certificate - Compartment Fire Dynamics Course
Office of The Fire Marshal
Midhurst, ON
07.2020
Certificate - Principles of Fire Behavior Training
Office of The Fire Marshal
Midhurst, ON
06.2020
Certificate - NFPA 1033 - Fire Investigator
Ontario Fire College
Midhurst, ON
03.2020
Certificate - Explosion Dynamics
International Association of Arson Investigators
Barrie, ON
03.2020
Certificate - Basic Electricity
International Association of Arson Investigators
Barrie, ON
02.2020
Certificate - Electrical Safety
International Association of Arson Investigators
Barrie, ON
02.2020
Certificate - Residential Building Construction
International Association of Arson Investigators
Barrie, ON
02.2020
Certificate - Residential Electrical Systems
International Association of Arson Investigators
Barrie, ON
02.2020
Certificate - Firearms Identification
Canadian Police Knowledge Network
Niagara Falls, ON
02-2016
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Law Enforcement And Investigations
Niagara College
Welland, ON
06-2015
Diploma - Police Foundations
Niagara College
Welland, ON
06-2014
Certificate - Association of Public Safety Communication Officials
Niagara College
Welland, ON
06-2011
Certificate - 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunications
Humber College
Toronto, ON
01-2010
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
West Park High School
St. Catharines, ON
06-2009
Skills
Highly skilled professional with experience responding throughout the Province of Ontario to complex Fire Investigations and incidents involving Hazardous Materials and Structural Collapse Strong verbal and written communication
Hard working, flexible and self-motivated
Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
Effective leadership qualities and experience facilitating training to emergency service stakeholders and the general public
Excellent understanding of relevant Federal and Provincial Legislation, Codes and By-laws
Experience working in dynamic and challenging work environments
Analytical and critical thinking
Passion to increase fire safety in the Province of Ontario
Address
972 Wright Drive
Midland, Ontario, Canada
L4R 0E4
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Town of Midland
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Response Specialist
Office of the Fire Marshal
04.2023 - Current
Provincial Fire Investigator
Office of the Fire Marshal
02.2020 - 04.2023
Animal Protection Officer
Lincoln County Humane Society
01.2018 - 01.2020
Youth Worker
Peninsula Youth Detention Centre
07.2017 - 01.2018
Provincial Offences Officer / 9-1-1 Communicator
Niagara Parks Police Service
03.2015 - 07.2017
Certificate - NFPA 1001 - Firefighter I & II
Ontario Fire College
Certificate - NFPA 1006 - Structural Collapse I & II
Classroom Instructional Facilitator at Midland Freshman High School/Midland High SchoolClassroom Instructional Facilitator at Midland Freshman High School/Midland High School