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Emergency Management Advisor - KOOMBYAH, Miami, FL                                                                                                                                       2009 to Present

• Work with businesses to develop Continuity of Operations (CoOP), Business Continuity (BC) and Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP)

• Developed Business Continuity Maturity Model to streamline current state and desired state analysis

• Deliver all-hazards preparedness training to include: fire, flood, hurricane, pandemic, active-shooter, terrorism and cyber-security response.

• Provide asset-based hazard notifications and threat assessments related to weather, fire, earthquake and supply chain disruptions.

 

 

Firefighter - REDDING FIRE & EMS COMPANY #1, Redding, CT                                                                                       

2013 to 2016

• Qualified Fire Police member - responded and served on fire, police, medical and town emergency calls

• Qualified Ambulance Driver – ensured constant readiness of ambulance, maintained supply inventory, managed response calls and transport to hospital

• Auxiliary Duties – maintained inspection and readiness of brush truck, participated in training activities, served in fire ground outside operations, special events coordination (open house, golf tournaments, etc), marketing and PR activities (website, social media, etc)

 

 

Emergency Manager / NIMS Instructor - LANZA, BATISTA & PETERSON, LLC, Miami, FL                                                                                  2005 to 2007

• Prepared and delivered classroom and practical NIMS training to police, fire and medical response teams worldwide

• Wrote plans and trained on CEMP, Hazard Mitigation for multiple municipalities and state emergency management organizations 

• Wrote, trained and evaluated training scenarios for police, fire and medical response teams

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Nuclear Representative – Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Anti-Terrorism Task Force - Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue, Miami, FL                1998 to 2002

• Assisted with initial setup of NBC Anti-Terrorism Task Force

• Served as Nuclear representative determining necessary identification actions and countermeasures

• Advised on response actions to perceived nuclear threats

• Provided decontamination and nuclear handling training to designated response hospitals

 

 

Protection Services Supervisor - FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Florida City, FL                                             1997 to 1999

• Managed and trained emergency response organization (900+ personnel)

• Managed and maintained ready required emergency response facilities (Operations Support Center, Technical Support Center, Emergency Operations Facility, Joint Information Center)

• Served as Safety Officer for Nuclear Fire Brigade

• Managed on-site medical facility staffed by 12 paramedics and 1 nurse practitioner

 

 

Fire Brigade Chief - FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Florida City, FL                                                                1990 to 1997

• Maintained initial and continuing qualifications to serve as fire brigade chief in accordance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix R

• Coordinated HazMat team suit-up and emergency medical / trauma services – HazMat Technician Certification

• Controlled environmental accidents involving hazardous chemicals risking fires or toxic spills / leaks.

• Administered emergency medical services such as first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.

• Attended in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.