Michael Ernst
DUNDAS,ON
Summary
My skills and experience obtained over the course of my firefighting career have left me uniquely qualified to understand and improve many diverse aspects of Fire Suppression.
My computer programming background, while dated, has not diminished the process of logical thinking and problem solving. This knowledge, when combined with dispatch experience, has given me many ideas for CAD improvements, specifically in the area of Incident Management.
Building construction is perennially useful in the Fire service for obvious reasons, as well as those pertaining to building maintenance and proposed new projects in an administrative capacity.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain, Fire Suppression
City of Hamilton
Hamilton
10.1989 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Computer Programmer
Royal Bank
05.1982 - 05.1985
- Analyzed user requirements and designed program solutions.
- Tested and debugged existing programs for accuracy and functionality.
- Maintained existing code by making modifications as needed.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing programs and made appropriate changes accordingly.
- Resolved technical issues related to programming languages or operating systems.
- Performed unit testing of newly developed code modules prior to integration into larger systems.
Contractor
Self employed
Burlington/Hamilton
06.1986 - Current
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
- Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Developed innovative solutions to challenging construction problems.
- Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to identify opportunities for improvement in design elements.
- Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
Education
Computer Systems Technology - Computer Programming
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON04-1984
Skills
- 30 years (293) of firefighting, retired at rank of Captain
- Acting District Chief as required
- Safety Officer
- 8 years experience as fill in alarm room operator (dispatch)
- Hazardous Materials Team
- Rope Rescue Team
- RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Instructor
- Taught Search and Rescue, Vehicle Extrication at Training complex
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Captain, Fire Suppression
City of Hamilton
10.1989 - 12.2018
Contractor
Self employed
06.1986 - Current
Computer Programmer
Royal Bank
05.1982 - 05.1985
Computer Systems Technology - Computer Programming
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology