Mark Ali
Elk Grove
Summary
Dynamic Training Captain with extensive experience at El Dorado Hills Fire Department, excelling in staff training and performance evaluation. Proven leadership in emergency response and effective communication, enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency. Recognized for developing training programs that significantly improved readiness and safety compliance among personnel.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Captain
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
El Dorado Hills
11.2024 - Current
- Led departmental training programs and established effective schedules.
- Evaluated staff performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Aligned training initiatives with operational goals to enhance team effectiveness.
- Trained new firefighters on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Coordinated drills to prepare staff for emergency situations effectively.
- Evaluated team performance to enhance skills and operational readiness.
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Established goals for personnel development by providing feedback regarding job performance evaluations.
Acting Battalion Chief
EL Dorado Hills Fire Dept. Training Captain
El Dorado Hills
09.2023 - Current
- Managed incident command at emergency scenes to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Developed operational strategies to improve response times and efficiency in service delivery.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided mentoring to junior firefighters and staff.
- Facilitated communication between departments during incidents for streamlined operations.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and resources during emergency responses.
Fire Captain
EL Dorado Hills Fire Dept.
El Dorado Hills
10.2013 - 11.2024
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed fire situations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during incidents.
- Participated in training drills to enhance firefighting skills.
- Collaborated with team members during rescue operations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and other emergency services.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
- Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2021
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
American River College
Sacramento, CA04-2000
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Performance evaluation
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Mentoring
- Training analysis and evaluation
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the Year Award 2002, 2006
- Outstanding Customer Service Award 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009
- External Customer Service Award for Self & 87C Crew 2012
As a dedicated member of numerous committees that served the department and the community, I am most proud of the work I had direct involvement on with the following: - Strategic Planning committee working with vested stakeholders in the community and the department.
- Operation committee with the development of new nozzle pressures, pre-connect 2.5 " hose line/hose load on our engines, new wildland pack development and selection of new hose clamps.
- Safety committee, addressing issues regarding PPE & decontamination process.
- Staffing committee assisting with TeleStaff user guide and staffing document.
Affiliations
- Honor Guard Founding Member 2004
- Peer Support Founding Member 2017
Program Management
- Facilities Manager 2014 to 2024, responsible for managing and creating a budget, ensuring routine and emergency maintenance on the administration office and five fire stations.
- Ladder Testing Program, scheduling and conducting ladder testing on all apparatus.
- Utility Terrain Vehicle Program, developed the training and build out grant secured vehicle.
- Training Manual
- FTC Application and Liability Forms
- QR codes for Training
- Paramedic Task book recreation
- Firefighter Task book recreation
Timeline
Training Captain
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
11.2024 - Current
Acting Battalion Chief
EL Dorado Hills Fire Dept. Training Captain
09.2023 - Current
Fire Captain
EL Dorado Hills Fire Dept.
10.2013 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
American River College
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