KENNETH J. BRAIDEN

TFS career veteran offering a high level of ambition to continue upholding optimum fire station performance with the City of Toronto through a deep emphasis on Fire Prevention, Education, Protection and Safety. Strong Leader, excellent communicator, and creative problem solver when interacting with peers, senior level staff members, the Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency Management, various civic and business officials, employees, and the members of the general public by earning their trust and respect to deliver on promises made. Role-model a leadership-by-example approach so that a team of as many as 60 are inspired to excel while on the job. Hold a valid Shift Training Instruction (STI) /Facilitator certificate to facilitate numerous EMS modules while organizing and training personnel on annual SCBA rectifications. Confident and thorough when relaying vital information to media representatives while representing TFS with the utmost of professionalism, poise, and integrity. Harness a detailed and precise report-writing acumen to guarantee that the right information is captured and documented. Wield paramount concentration on firefighter safety; skilled at mitigating risk to ensure members of the general public are safely evacuated. Advanced user of the Incident Management System (IMS) with added comfortability in MS Word. Consistently achieve-and succeed-important organizational goals.

Results-driven leader prepared for role of District Chief. Extensive experience in managing district operations and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Key skills include crisis management, operational planning, and team leadership.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Diligent with proven track record of overseeing district operations and implementing effective strategies. Successfully led teams to enhance emergency response times and improve community safety standards. Demonstrated leadership and crisis management skills in high-pressure situations.

• Initially joined the organization as a Firefighter when it was known as North York Fire Dept. Successfully competed candidate for Acting Captain Role. Appointed Captain and ensure that firefighting staff assigned adhere to well-defined Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs).
• In 2020 in the role as an Acting Platoon Chief investigated and created a report relating to conflict and discrepancies between personnel within a Fire Station.
• In 2020 competed in an internal competition for the extra Role and its' associated responsibilities as an Acting Platoon Chief.
• In 2017 won an internal competition for the extra role of Acting District Chief – Operations (Station 312, Yorkville).
• As an Incident Commander, championed between 70 and 90 firefighters plus outside agencies in controlling and extinguishing 3 separate fires within 650 Parliament Street.
• As Incident Commander, Atlantic Packaging in June 2018 managed 30+ Apparatus and Support Staff for a fire that was difficult to reach.
• Staffing Committee (Repositioning/Placing of District Chiefs) 2020 was successfully chosen to participate in the reorganizing of Toronto Fire.
• Elevated morale and staff attitude during my tenure at Station 133 by instilling a high-performance culture.
• As a Captain, advanced crews standing from Level 1 to Level 2 Auto Extrication.
• As a Captain at Station 133 I had acquired permission from a developer to use 5 detached homes for training.
• Bestowed a Certificate of Recognition from Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital for reversing a VSA.