Shelley Ryan
Fredericton,New Brunswick
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter Captain with the City of Fredericton, skilled in fireground tactics and crew leadership. Proven track record in executing effective emergency response strategies, mentoring junior firefighters, and enhancing team collaboration. CPR certified, with a strong commitment to professionalism and public education, ensuring community safety and operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Captain
City of Fredericton
04.1999 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls, executing firefighting strategies to protect lives and property.
- Perform life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Participate in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Collaborate with team members during drills, enhancing operational readiness and response efficiency.
- Developed incident action plans to effectively manage resources during complex emergencies.
- Coordinated pre-fire planning sessions to gather vital information about potential risks within the community or specific structures.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Mentor junior firefighters, providing guidance on techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed personnel scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels for both emergency response and station duties.
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick05-1999
Skills
- Fireground tactics
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Active listening
- Crew leadership
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Professionalism
- CPR certified
- Incident command system
- Public education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Firefighter Captain
City of Fredericton
04.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
University of New Brunswick