Jeremy Howe
ABEC
Halfway
8
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with a strong background in risk assessment and team development. Successfully mentored personnel and implemented comprehensive training initiatives, contributing to a culture of safety and preparedness.
Work History
Battalion Chief
2 Years 3 Months- Oversaw incident command processes, optimizing resource allocation during large-scale emergencies.
- Established operational guidelines, improving incident response times and overall efficiency.
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring effective coordination among units during critical incidents.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and safety protocols.
- Mentored subordinate officers, fostering professional development and promoting leadership skills within the team.
- Performed frequent station inspections and drafted reports and plans for issues of importance.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by regularly evaluating equipment inventory, personnel training, and overall resource availability within the battalion.
- Determined how to deploy personnel during periods requiring special fire department response and assigned activities.
- Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Enhanced firefighter safety through the implementation of comprehensive training programs and adherence to strict safety guidelines.
- Served as an effective liaison between firefighters under my command and upper-level administration to address concerns promptly while still upholding department policies and procedures.
- Managed multiple fire stations effectively, ensuring personnel were properly trained, equipped, and supervised for optimal performance.
Fabricator
5 Years- Fabricated custom components using precision tools and machinery.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate production.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain high standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring optimal operating conditions for fabrication tasks.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Fabricator
9 Months- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste during production runs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with delivery schedules.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Build, Paint, and Stain doors to customers' specifications.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Package doors on pallets to get ready for shipping.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
2 Years 2 Months- Operated forklifts to transport materials and maintain efficient workflow
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and promoting workplace safety
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging and shipping processes
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
Education
GED
Skills
Incident command
Emergency response procedures
Fire suppression
Firefighting tactics
Public safety
Fire prevention
Emergency communications
Operational efficiency
Resources allocation
Personnel management
Training programs
Personnel training
Incident reporting
Risk assessment
Records management
Damage
danger
and loss prevention
Resource allocation
Teamwork
Team collaboration
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Central Polk County Fire Protection District
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Fabricator
ABEC
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Fabricator
Masonite
10.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
08.2018 - 10.2020Read More
Pleasant Hope High School
GED
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