Jeffrey A. Cheney
Kansas City
Summary
Company Officer with 15+ years of fire service experience leading crews in emergency response, training, and safety compliance. Skilled in fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue operations. Proven ability to manage personnel, maintain mission readiness, and implement NFPA‑compliant programs that enhance efficiency and firefighter safety. Recognized for decisive leadership under pressure, strong communication, and commitment to community service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
Fort Leavenworth Fire & Emergency Services
06.2021 - Current
- Lead Firefighter/Driver Operator; served as Crew Chief on 175+ shifts.
- Respond safely to emergencies in all apparatus per SOPs.
- Conduct company-level training to maintain crew readiness.
- Partner with Fire Prevention Division on pre-fire plans to build community trust.
- Maintain apparatus/equipment for mission readiness.
- Updated NFPA 1851 PPE program with new tracking system.
- Reorganized PPE backstock for efficiency.
- Coordinated replacement of 40+ sets of outdated gear.
- Support vehicle maintenance functional area with accurate recordkeeping.
Firefighter/EMT
Fort Leavenworth Fire & Emergency Services
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Responded to structural, wildland, aircraft, hazmat, and EMS incidents.
- Completed probationary skills book in 7 months; advanced to driver rotation within first year.
- Validated as Fire Officer; regularly served as Company Officer before promotion.
- Developed PPE accountability program.
- Implemented hydrostatic testing program per NFPA 1851.
139th Airlift Wing
Missouri Air National Guard
07.2009 - 07.2017
- Graduated DOD Fire Academy (2nd of 18).
- Deployed to Oman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2012).
- Completed Rescue Technician and Hazmat Technician training.
- Honorably discharged in 2017.
Firefighter/Driver Operator/EMR
Rosecrans Air Force Base Fire Department
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Responded to aircraft, structural, vehicle, wildland, hazmat, and EMS emergencies.
- Operated diverse fleet: ARFF vehicles, pumpers, tankers.
- Customized fire alarm dispatch center during 2013 station move.
- Administered Monico D-21 alarm system; trained staff on D-21 and E-911 systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
Fire Certificates - undefined
Louis F. Garland DOD Fire Academy
EMT Certificate - undefined
Heritage Community College
Skills
- Emergency response
- Decision-making
- Public relations
- Team leadership
- Public safety
- Program coordination
Certification
- Firefighter I & II | Airport Firefighter | EMT (National Registry)
- Driver/Operator: Pumper, Mobile Water Supply, ARFF, Aerial
- Fire Inspector I | Fire Instructor I | Fire Officer I & II
- Hazmat Ops, Awareness, Technician/IC/WMD
- Rescue Technician: Confined Space, Rope, Structural Collapse, Trench
Awards & Decorations
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (2012), AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon w/ Gold Border (2012), Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device (2012), Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (2016), Fort Leavenworth Firefighter of the Quarter (Jan–Mar 2024), Civilian Service Achievement Medal, Garrison Supply Technician of the Quarter (Jun–2024)
Timeline
Lieutenant
Fort Leavenworth Fire & Emergency Services
06.2021 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Fort Leavenworth Fire & Emergency Services
09.2015 - 06.2021
Firefighter/Driver Operator/EMR
Rosecrans Air Force Base Fire Department
03.2011 - 09.2015
139th Airlift Wing
Missouri Air National Guard
07.2009 - 07.2017
Fire Certificates - undefined
Louis F. Garland DOD Fire Academy
EMT Certificate - undefined
Heritage Community College
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School