Andrew Wells
Warrensburg,MO
Summary
Seasoned Fire Prevention Inspector and Assistant Chief with a proven track record at the Department Of Defense Air Force, excelling in regulatory compliance and leadership. Expert in developing safety protocols and conducting thorough inspections, significantly enhancing operational safety. Skilled in report writing and corrective action planning, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Prevention Inspector
Department Of Defense Air Force
08.2017 - Current
- Inspected 280 buildings totaling 4.4 million square feet to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- Developed and reviewed fire exit plans for new buildings.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Administered frequent fire drills to evaluate fire exits, structures and response procedures.
- Conducted fire and life safety education programs for 12,000 base residents.
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Arranged for replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
Assistant Chief of Hazmat and Safety
Department Of Defense Air Force
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities in accordance with NFPA standards.
- Allocated duties and activities of 65 personnel, routinely inspect employee's equipment, appearance and work methods.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
Assistant Chief of Operations
Department Of Defense Air Force
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities for 24 shift personnel.
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Assisted with training and development of new firefighters through development of extensive job-related modules.
- Commanded squad throughout duration of active fires in order to combat fire, eliminate danger and assist those in need.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Ashford University
Clinton, IA01.2018
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2011
Skills
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corrective Action Planning
- Report Writing
- Technical knowledge
- Inspection Reporting
Timeline
Fire Prevention Inspector
Department Of Defense Air Force
08.2017 - Current
Assistant Chief of Hazmat and Safety
Department Of Defense Air Force
08.2012 - 01.2017
Assistant Chief of Operations
Department Of Defense Air Force
08.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Ashford University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
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