Joshua B. Becker
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated Fire Captain and Occupational Health & Safety Consultant with over 22 years of experience in emergency services and industrial safety. Grounded in the principles of servant leadership, I strive to empower others, build trust, and foster collaboration at every level. I am seeking to continue my career in the Chief Officer role as Qualified District Chief, where I can directly support the Calgary Fire Department’s Mission to serve the community through excellence in fire prevention, education, protection, and safety. I am committed to advancing the department’s Vision of being an international fire service leader by applying operational expertise, instructional experience, and safety leadership. Guided by CFD’s core values of pride, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, I aim to strengthen preparedness, resilience, and a culture of excellence within the department.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Redtail Industries
01.2020 - Current
- Lead day-to-day operations, optimizing processes and enhancing team performance.
- Spearhead improvements in safety training delivery, curriculum, and technical standards.
- Oversee resource allocation, performance metrics, and client contract fulfillment.
- Support leadership with strategic planning and execution in the health and safety sector.
Safety Instructor / Consultant
AIP Safety
01.2012 - Current
- Deliver instructor-led training in workplace safety, confined space, fall protection, and rescue.
- Provide site standby services and technical rescue coverage for industrial clients.
- Conduct fall protection equipment inspections, confined space assessments, and ERP development.
- Prepare regulatory-compliant reports supporting investigations, client audits, and OHS Code alignment.
Captain
City of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
01.2003 - Current
- Company Overview: Fire Department
- Provide operational leadership during structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, MVCs, and medical events.
- Serve as Incident Commander or sector lead, coordinating multi-agency responses with EMS, CPS, utilities, and regulators.
- Lead specialized rescue teams in confined space, trench, and high-angle environments.
- Develop and implement Incident Action Plans, training programs, and departmental safety initiatives.
- Mentor and evaluate probationary firefighters and crew members, fostering leadership growth and safe operational practices.
- Conduct safety audits, after-action reviews, and contribute SME-level input on equipment and procedural evaluations.
- Engage in public education, prevention programs, and community risk reduction initiatives.
- Active in departmental committees: Apparatus Committee, Equipment Committee, SCBA Selection Committee, and TIC Selection Committee.
- Serve as departmental instructor and field trainer: Hazmat, PPA, Live Fire, IAFF FGS, IAFF Hazmat, and IMS.
- Fire Department
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) / Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance (EMT-A)
Guardian Ambulance
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Emergency Medical Services
- Delivered pre-hospital emergency medical care at both EMR and EMT-A levels.
- Conducted trauma and medical assessments, administered BLS interventions, and coordinated patient transport.
- Collaborated with ALS providers, hospitals, and law enforcement to ensure seamless patient care.
- Ensured readiness of equipment, documentation, and compliance with Alberta EMS standards.
- Emergency Medical Services
Volunteer Firefighter / Lieutenant
Town of Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake, Canada
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Fire Department
- Responded to fire suppression, rescue, and medical emergencies.
- Promoted to Lieutenant, providing crew supervision and tactical leadership during incidents.
- Delivered training and mentorship for junior members.
- Supported community fire prevention and education initiatives.
- Fire Department
Education
Bachelor of Applied Business - Emergency Services
Lakeland College
Canada01.2028
Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Alberta
Canada01.2020
Hazmat Technician -
Lakeland College
Canada01.2005
Hazmat Technician - Emergency Response
Calgary Fire Department
Calgary, AB01-2005
NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator -
Lakeland College
Canada01.2002
NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II -
Lakeland College
Canada01.2002
Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance (EMT-A) -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Canada01.2002
Skills
- Servant leadership
- Mentorship and coaching
- Mission and vision alignment
- Incident command and management
- Emergency operations
- Technical rescue expertise
- Instructional design
- Professional development
- Health and safety leadership
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Interagency collaboration
- Community engagement strategies
- Committee formation and development
- Policy formulation
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency response coordination
- Risk assessment techniques
- Safety training programs
- Team leadership skills
- Strategic planning
Specialized Safety Certifications
- Fall Protection (CSA Z259, OHS Code Part 9)
- Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
- Incident Investigation (Root Cause Analysis)
- High Angle Rescue
Timeline
Operations Manager
Redtail Industries
01.2020 - Current
Safety Instructor / Consultant
AIP Safety
01.2012 - Current
Captain
City of Calgary
01.2003 - Current
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) / Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance (EMT-A)
Guardian Ambulance
01.2000 - 01.2003
Volunteer Firefighter / Lieutenant
Town of Sylvan Lake
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Applied Business - Emergency Services
Lakeland College
Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Alberta
Hazmat Technician -
Lakeland College
Hazmat Technician - Emergency Response
Calgary Fire Department
NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator -
Lakeland College
NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II -
Lakeland College
Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance (EMT-A) -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
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