Rashard Vance
Camp Pendleton North
Summary
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As a Fire Officer with Camp Pendleton Crash Fire Rescue, my background is rooted in the rigorous discipline of military service and specialized expertise in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). I've operated within a high-stakes environment, consistently demonstrating the ability to lead and motivate teams while executing critical emergency response plans. My experience encompasses the full spectrum of ARFF operations, from managing fuel spills and conducting rescue operations to the proficient handling of specialized firefighting vehicles and equipment. I've excelled in high-pressure situations, making decisive decisions under extreme stress and coordinating effectively with diverse agencies. My leadership extends to training and mentoring junior firefighters, ensuring operational readiness and maintaining the highest standards of safety. Furthermore, my experience within the unique operational environment of Camp Pendleton has provided me with a deep understanding of military protocols, airfield hazards, and the complexities of coordinating emergency response within a large military installation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Captain
USMC
11.2024 - Current
- Trained new hires on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a seamless integration into the team.
- Collaborated with Camp Pendleton Base Fire s to develop emergency management plans for various disaster scenarios, improving overall community readiness.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, ensuring effective communication and cooperation among all involved parties.
- Managed incident scenes effectively, ensuring the safety of all personnel and minimizing property damage.
- Increased firefighter preparedness by conducting regular equipment checks, maintenance, and replacement as needed.
Fire Fighter
USMC
10.2023 - Current
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF):Responding to aircraft emergencies, including crashes, fires, and fuel spills.
Operating specialized firefighting vehicles and equipment, such as foam trucks and water cannons.
Extinguishing fires and rescuing passengers and crew members from aircraft.
- Structural Firefighting:Responding to fires in airport buildings, terminals, and other facilities.
Performing standard firefighting techniques, including hose lays, ladder operations, and ventilation.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS):Providing first aid and emergency medical care to injured persons at the scene of emergencies. Often, airport firefighters are also certified EMTs or paramedics.
- Hazardous Materials Response:Handling hazardous material incidents, such as fuel spills and chemical leaks.
Using specialized equipment and techniques to contain and mitigate hazardous materials.
- Fire Prevention: Conducting inspections of airport facilities to identify fire hazards. Enforcing fire safety regulations.
Providing fire prevention training to airport personnel.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining and inspecting firefighting equipment and vehicles to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Airport Operations Support:
Assisting with other airport operations as needed, which can include airfield inspections, and other duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bradley Tech HS
South Milwaukee 05-2019
Skills
- Incident command
- Operational efficiency
- Safety management
- Personnel management
- Crisis management
- Decision-making under pressure
- Structural firefighting strategies
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fire apparatus operation
- Fire suppression
- Rope rescue techniques
- Incident command system
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 21 staff members.
- Successfully managed and mitigated 21 number of hazardous material incidents, preventing environmental contamination and personnel injury.
- Conducted over 75 number of fire prevention inspections, resulting in a 85% decrease in fire-related incidents on the airfield.
- Successfully led and coordinated multi-agency responses during complex emergency situations, ensuring the safety of all personnel and the effective execution of incident command."
- Maintained a 100% operational readiness rate for all ARFF vehicles and equipment, exceeding departmental standards.
- Mentored and developed 8 number of firefighters, preparing them for promotion and leadership roles within the department."
Certification
Fire Officer I -Pro Board
Fire Officer II - Pro Board
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Health Safety Officer
Incident Safety Officer
HazMat Incident Commander
HazMat Awareness
HazMat Operations
Emergency Medical Responder
CPR
Driver Operator (ARFF)
NIMS ICS 300-400
NIMS ICS 100,200,700,800
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
Airport Fire Fighter
Mobile Water Supply- Pro Board
Timeline
Station Captain
USMC
11.2024 - Current
Fire Fighter
USMC
10.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bradley Tech HS
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