Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Awards & Recognition
Certification
Timeline
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Stéphane Gaudet

Prince Albert,SK

Summary

Fire Lieutenant with an extensive career in fire service operations, offering years of experience in fire protection, suppression, training and leadership. Equipped with a Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management and extensive academic and training background in Crisis Intervention, Emergency Services, andTechnical Rescue among other fire suppression skills. Further illustrates leadership as an executive member of Local 510, and a health and safety representative.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Lieutenant

Prince Albert Fire Department
Prince Albert , SK
2013.04 - Current
  • Leading and directing a team during various emergencies responses, including fire suppression, technical rescue, vehicle extrication, medical assists, and water & ice rescue
  • Checking and maintaining vehicles, equipment, hydrants and water supplies
  • Inspect buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
  • Collaborate with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Develop and implement training procedures for all personnel
  • Inform and educate local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Draft reports of fires, equipment and personnel.

Treasurer

Prince Albert Fire Association Local - 510
Prince Albert , SK
2022.11 - Current
  • Manage collateral, funding and securitization of union assets to sustain financial health of Local 510.
  • Review and evaluate banking fees, credits and investment options to increase potential returns.
  • Prepare and present operational reports to Local 510 members.
  • Engage in negotiations and preparation of contracts, grievances, and labour management meetings

Critical Incident Stress Team

Prince Albert Fire Department
Prince Albert , SK
2021.01 - Current
  • Helped create and implement the department's first Critical Incident Stress Response Team and plan.
  • Educate members yearly to analyze and strengthen their mental health through the Resilient Minds program.
  • Host Critical Incident Stress Debriefings when needed or requested by department and community members.

OH&S Representative

Prince Albert Fire Department
Prince Albert , SK
2018.04 - Current
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Implemented methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.

Fire Fighter

Yorkton Fire Emergency Services
Yorkton , SK
2011.08 - 2013.04
  • Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Burn fund representative
  • Organized further advancement for proactive training
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.

Education

Certificate - Fire Officer Level 2

Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC
06.2023

Master of Arts - Disaster And Emergency Management

Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC
08.2022

Associate of Science - Individual & Group Crisis Intervention

University of Maryland
Baltimore County
03.2022

Public Fire Paramedic Diploma -

Manitoba Emergency Services College
Brandon, MB
06.2011

Skills

  • Fire Prevention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Building
  • Incident Safety
  • Life and Property Protection
  • Public Education
  • Staff Development and Leadership
  • Emergency Response

Accomplishments

  • Fire Fighting Level 2
  • International Trauma Life Support
  • Incident Command 300
  • Fire Life Safety Educator
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Surface Water Rescuer Level 2
  • Fire inspector Level 1
  • Rope Rescue Technician Level 2
  • Wildland Firefighting Level 2
  • National Certificate for Primary Care Paramedic
  • Ice Rescue Specialist
  • High Rise Suppression and Ventilation
  • Structural Collapse Level 1

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Awards & Recognition

  • Prince Albert Fire Department special recognition recipient for achieving academic excellence
  • Prince Albert Fire Department special recognition recipient for responding to the departments mental health needs.

Certification

President of Prince Albert Firefighters Charity 2014-2018

  • Duties included managing and allocating charity funds, organized charity events and fundraisers.
  • Donated 30,000$ worth of GPS units for Search & Rescue Teams.
  • Donated 12 thermal imaging cameras to volunteer and First Nation departments.

Canadian Red Cross - currently enrolled.

  • Friendly Calls Program - the matches people with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.
  • Emergency Response Team - work with a team and community partners to provide access to services such as shelter, food, clothing, and the registration of evacuees.

Additional volunteering includes:

  • Fire in the kitchen cook off for Saskatchewan Burn Fund

Timeline

Treasurer

Prince Albert Fire Association Local - 510
2022.11 - Current

Critical Incident Stress Team

Prince Albert Fire Department
2021.01 - Current

OH&S Representative

Prince Albert Fire Department
2018.04 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

Prince Albert Fire Department
2013.04 - Current

Fire Fighter

Yorkton Fire Emergency Services
2011.08 - 2013.04

Certificate - Fire Officer Level 2

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Master of Arts - Disaster And Emergency Management

Royal Roads University

Associate of Science - Individual & Group Crisis Intervention

University of Maryland

Public Fire Paramedic Diploma -

Manitoba Emergency Services College

President of Prince Albert Firefighters Charity 2014-2018

  • Duties included managing and allocating charity funds, organized charity events and fundraisers.
  • Donated 30,000$ worth of GPS units for Search & Rescue Teams.
  • Donated 12 thermal imaging cameras to volunteer and First Nation departments.

Canadian Red Cross - currently enrolled.

  • Friendly Calls Program - the matches people with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.
  • Emergency Response Team - work with a team and community partners to provide access to services such as shelter, food, clothing, and the registration of evacuees.

Additional volunteering includes:

  • Fire in the kitchen cook off for Saskatchewan Burn Fund
Stéphane Gaudet