Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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VCFD Cadres
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Justin Dilworth

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

To obtain a permanent position as a Battalion Chief with Ventura County Fire Department, utilizing my 21 years of experience, training and education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Captain

Ventura County Fire Department
05.2021 - Current
  • Supervises emergency work in responses to fires, hazardous situations, property protection, salvage and overhaul operations according to established policies and procedures
  • Plans and supervises the maintenance and care of fire station building, grounds, equipment and apparatus to ensure safety and/or operation in accordance with established rules and regulations
  • Develops, administers, and participates in training programs designed to develop full efficiency and competence in saving lives and property in accordance with established policies
  • Maintains discipline, determines that rules are observed, and orders are properly executed
  • Administrator of quarterly Station Bids Cadre
  • Implemented up to date process for bidding including online bid card submittal, and digital online 'Trello' white board
  • Recruitment of cadre members to provide robust team and succession planning

Firefighter

Ventura County Fire Department
01.2004 - 05.2021
  • Suppression and control of building and other fires by operating firefighting equipment in hazardous areas, confined spaces and high places such as ladders
  • Performs emergency medical treatment at the Paramedic/ALS level on ill and injured persons
  • Perform company level fire prevention inspections and hazard reduction activities
  • Performs public relations and educational awareness actions by meeting and speaking to civic and school based groups
  • Completes routine daily fire station janitorial and maintenance tasks

EMT/Paramedic

American Medical Response Ventura County
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Duties included responding to 911 calls, interfacility transfers, equipment R&D, and community service

Camera Operator

Fox Sports
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Camera operator on live TV shows including 'Last word with Jim Rome, Fox NFL Sunday, So Cal Sports report.'

Education

Obtaining A Bachelors Degree in Fire Technology

Columbia Southern University

A.S. - Fire Technology, Paramedic Emergency Medicine, General Liberal Arts

Oxnard, Ventura, And Moorpark Community College
01.2006

Certificatesandtraining

  • Strike Team Leader- Trainee
  • ICT4
  • Paramedic Preceptor
  • Engineer Taskbook
  • Paramedic License

VCFD Cadres

  • HR-Personnel Bid/Transfers Cadre Leader
  • Tablet Command - OP area working group team
  • Santa Paula Transition Team
  • Staffing Committee/Telestaff Administrator
  • COVID Officer and Antibody Testing Administrator
  • Air Unit Crew Chief
  • Liquid Fuels Cadre
  • EMS Training Cadre/Paramedic Preceptor
  • Contract Negotiations Team
  • PPE and EMS Equipment Cadres
  • Firefighter Mentor and Cadet program Coordinator

Timeline

Fire Captain

Ventura County Fire Department
05.2021 - Current

Firefighter

Ventura County Fire Department
01.2004 - 05.2021

EMT/Paramedic

American Medical Response Ventura County
01.2001 - 01.2004

Camera Operator

Fox Sports
01.1998 - 01.2001

Obtaining A Bachelors Degree in Fire Technology

Columbia Southern University

A.S. - Fire Technology, Paramedic Emergency Medicine, General Liberal Arts

Oxnard, Ventura, And Moorpark Community College
Justin Dilworth