Julie Drong
Paris
Summary
Work quickly and efficiently under highly pressured situations while consistently meeting tight multiple deadline schedules. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Thrive on challenges with the desire to achieve and exceed objectives and goals. Success oriented with high energy, positive attitude, strong sense of responsibility and motivation. Provide calm and productive leadership in challenging situations, high-demand environments and when dealing with difficult situations.
Professional with experience in fire safety and prevention, prepared to make significant impact. Strong background in risk assessment, emergency response planning, and regulatory compliance. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in hazard identification, public safety education, and incident investigation. Reliable, flexible, and focused on maintaining high standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Prevention Officer
Brantford Fire Department
09.2004 - 10.2024
- Successfully manage a caseload conducting inspections in a wide ranging variety of occupancies
- Have established very good relationships with building owners, business owners, property managers, school administrators and homeowners
- Achieved favorable results in educating building owners on the importance of compliance with the Ontario Fire Code
- Successfully pursued court proceedings resulting in guilty pleas and convictions for violations of the Ontario Fire Code with penalties of substantial fines and jail time
- Successfully delivered over one hundred fire safety lectures to a wide range of community members
- Consistently receive very good evaluations from seminar participants and audience members
- Developed, implemented and deliver Industrial Fire Safety Seminar for community industrial maintenance personnel
- Provide introductory fire prevention training for new recruits to the department
- Am recognized by my superiors and my peers for my diligence and accuracy in determining fire origin and cause
- Efforts in this area have helped to accurately depict community’s fire concerns
- Have strongly influenced the competency level of other Fire Prevention staff
- Contact: Schott Hardwick, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, 519.752.0540
Fire Inspection Technician
Brantford Fire Department
06.1994 - 09.2004
- Assisted with the completion of the Municipal Risk Assessment and other various assessments
- Solely responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the fire department web site
- Responsible for the collection and evaluation of fire department statistics
- Solely responsible for the development and maintenance of all fire department databases, including appropriate training to staff and the development of required training materials
- Provide input with regards to new programs and the purchase of equipment
- Assist Training Officer with the development of training presentations
- Research, design and develop fire safety programs, presentations, training materials, newsletters, and advertising materials
- Review and approval of tent, demolition, and moving permit applications
- Review and approval of Fire Safety Plans for special events
- Answer inquiries regarding the Ontario Fire Code, NFPA Standards, City bylaws and general fire safety concerns and make the appropriate recommendations
- Correspond and coordinate information to various agencies and stakeholders
- Participate on program Steering Committees and promote fire safety programs to citizens
- Maintain and organize research material
- Contact: Dwayne Armstrong, Chief Fire Prevention Officer / Deputy Chief, 519.752.0540
Plans Examiner / Counter Clerk
Brantford Building Department
05.1991 - 09.1991
- Receive and review of application to ensure completeness and assist the public with the completion of permit application forms
- Calculate construction costs and compute building permit and development fees
- Examination of submitted drawings to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and municipal zoning bylaws
- Structural analysis of residential Part 9 buildings
- Assisted Building Inspectors with on site inspections
- Answer telephone and counter inquiries regarding the Zoning bylaw, the Ontario Building Code, Property Standards bylaw, Pool bylaw, and Sign bylaw
- Filing and logging of permit applications
- Creating or revising forms and information handouts
- Contact: Russ Thomson, MAATO, Senior Plans Examiner, 519.759.4150
Education
NFPA 1031 Certified Fire Inspector II -
Ontario Fire Marshal
Toronto, Ontario08.2014
Fire Prevention Officer Certification - undefined
Ontario Fire Marshal
Toronto, Ontario08.2013
Public Fire & Life Safety Educator - NFPA 1035 Pro Board Certified
Ontario Fire Marshal
Toronto, Ontario07.2013
Effective Inspection of Commercial Cooking Equipment - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Gravenhurst, Ontario01.2013
Fire Prevention Officer Diploma - undefined
Ontario Fire Marshal
Toronto, Ontario03.2012
Public Information Officer - NFPA 1035 Pro Board Certified
Ontario Fire Marshal
Toronto, Ontario04.2011
Impact of Fire on the Community & Environment - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Gravenhurst, Ontario01.2010
Fire Scene Assessment - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Gravenhurst, Ontario09.2008
Trainer Facilitator Certificate - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Gravenhurst, Ontario07.2008
OBC Fire Protection - Municipal Affairs and Housing - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Gravenhurst, Ontario07.2007
NFPA 921 Fire and Explosion Investigations Accreditation - undefined
Fire Facts incorporated
Markham, Ontario10.2006
Internet Business Skills Certificate - undefined
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario09.2003
Fire Safety Certificate - undefined
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario04.1994
Architectural Technology - undefined
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario04.1992
Skills
- Understanding of municipal by-laws and safety regulations - Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, NFPA, CSA, ULC Standards
- Code compliance & Building inspections proficiency
- Hazard identification & Fire prevention strategies
- Fire alarm systems & Sprinkler systems
- Public instruction expertise
- Fire scene investigation skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Fire Prevention Officer
Brantford Fire Department
09.2004 - 10.2024
Fire Inspection Technician
Brantford Fire Department
06.1994 - 09.2004
Plans Examiner / Counter Clerk
Brantford Building Department
05.1991 - 09.1991
Fire Prevention Officer Certification - undefined
Ontario Fire Marshal
Public Fire & Life Safety Educator - NFPA 1035 Pro Board Certified
Ontario Fire Marshal
Effective Inspection of Commercial Cooking Equipment - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Fire Prevention Officer Diploma - undefined
Ontario Fire Marshal
Public Information Officer - NFPA 1035 Pro Board Certified
Ontario Fire Marshal
Impact of Fire on the Community & Environment - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Fire Scene Assessment - undefined
Ontario Fire College
Trainer Facilitator Certificate - undefined
Ontario Fire College
OBC Fire Protection - Municipal Affairs and Housing - undefined
Ontario Fire College
NFPA 921 Fire and Explosion Investigations Accreditation - undefined
Fire Facts incorporated
Internet Business Skills Certificate - undefined
Mohawk College
Fire Safety Certificate - undefined
Mohawk College
Architectural Technology - undefined
Mohawk College
NFPA 1031 Certified Fire Inspector II -
Ontario Fire Marshal
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