Scott Trotter
Martinez,CA
Summary
Dedicated emergency services leader with practical approach to managing firefighting teams, training, and ensuring public safety. Demonstrating strong leadership in high-pressure situations. Effectively coordinating resources for emergency responses and training. Maintaining operational readiness.
Greater than 30 years of collective experience in ranks of Firefighter-Paramedic, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain. Assigned to Training Division as Fire Engineer Programs Coordinator. Department Subject Matter Expert in EMS, Firefighter, and Engineer programs. Recipient of several Distinguished Service Awards for leadership that has enhanced service delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
San Jose Fire Department
11.1995 - Current
- Served in ranks of Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Engineer, and promoted to Fire Captain in 2009.
- Company supervisor and Station Captain responsible for emergency incident response and administrative needs.
- Currently assigned to Training Division as Fire Engineer Programs Coordinator. Oversee Driver Operator training, promotional skills testing, probationary evaluations and record keeping, compliance of policy and procedures for operating fire department vehicles, and administrative needs.
Trustee
San Jose Firefighters Union L230
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Reviewed income, expenses, insurance, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other objectives.
- Identified efficiency and process concerns.
- Used managing software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
Firefighter Paramedic
Benicia Fire Department
01.1994 - 11.1995
- Provided skillful fire suppression and medical care responsibilities associated with all-hazard related emergency incident responses.
Education
Paramedic Education And Internship
Daniel Freeman Paramedic School
Inglewood, CAFire Science And EMT
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CAHigh School Diploma
Capistrano Valley High School
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Emergency Incident Response Management
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communications
- Public Speaking
- Training Instructor
- Personnel Evaluations
- Records Management
- Written Communications
Accomplishments
Distinguished Service: 12-Lead EKG Program
Distinguished Service: Fire-ground Hydraulics Training Program
Distinguished Service: SJFD Pump Chart
Recoginition Award: "While Away" service notification system
Creation of Fire-ground Hydraulics Workbook
Created and Implemented Decentralized Fire Engineer Quarterly Skills Evaluations
Transitioned probationary evaluations and record-keeping to fillable electronic filing system
Timeline
Trustee
San Jose Firefighters Union L230
07.2018 - 06.2022
Fire Captain
San Jose Fire Department
11.1995 - Current
Firefighter Paramedic
Benicia Fire Department
01.1994 - 11.1995
Paramedic Education And Internship
Daniel Freeman Paramedic School
Fire Science And EMT
Saddleback College
High School Diploma
Capistrano Valley High School
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