Dereck Webb
Greenfield
Summary
Seasoned firefighter with proven experience in emergency response and fire suppression techniques. Skilled in operating firefighting equipment, conducting rescue operations, and providing medical aid with precision and calm under pressure. Demonstrated ability to lead teams during high-stress situations, and contribute to successful outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and community safety education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Indianapolis Fire Department
Indianapolis
04.2001 - Current
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, structure fires, medical emergencies, and MVAs with entrapment.
- Developed and implemented on-station training for firefighters.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Ensured that all personnel adhered to established standards for conduct, behavior, and dress code requirements.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and provided feedback.
- Coordinated activities with other agencies during emergency incidents.
- Supervised the maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment, and supplies.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted to Lieutenant in December of 2021
Education
EMT-B
State of Indiana
12-2024
Instructor I
State of Indiana
10-2024
Vehicle Rescuer Technician
State of Indiana
11-2022
Safety Officer
State of Indiana
03-2017
Technical Rescue Awareness
State of Indiana
02-2016
Hazardous Materials Technician
State of Indiana
08-2001
Firefighter I/II
State of Indiana
06-2000
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis05-1997
Skills
- Fire suppression techniques
- Firefighter survival techniques
- Emergency medical response
- Search and rescue techniques
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Ventilation practices
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Forcible entry techniques
- Building construction
- Fire service leadership
- Hazardous materials handling
- Technical rescue operations
Certification
DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL 10/28/2009
Active (Active)
DRIVER OPERATOR PUMPER 10/01/2003
Active (Active)
EMS - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 07/01/1999-12/31/2026
Active (Active)
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR I 10/03/2024-06/28/2025
Active (Active)
FIRE OFFICER I 06/25/2015
Active (Active)
FIRE OFFICER STRATEGY AND TACTICS 04/14/2015
Active (Active)
FIREFIGHTER I 06/23/2000
Active (Active)
FIREFIGHTER II 06/23/2000
Active (Active)
HAZMAT 1ST RESPONDER AWARENESS 03/27/2015
Active (Active)
HAZMAT 1ST RESPONDER OPERATION 11/23/2015
Active (Active)
HAZMAT TECHNICIAN 08/01/2001
Active (Active)
LMS Course: ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook (w/o Hazmat Awareness) Completion 03/26/2015
Active (Active)
LMS Course: Hazmat Awareness (w/o ERG) Completion 03/26/2015
Active (Active)
LMS Course: POST - Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (Indiana) Completion 05/27/2014
Active (Active)
LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 1 - Introduction Completion 03/23/2015
Active (Active)
LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 2 - Current Conditions Completion 03/23/2015
Active (Active)
LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 3 - Ventilation Completion 03/23/2015
Active (Active)
LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 4 - Suppression Completion 03/23/2015
Active (Active)
LMS Course: Thinking Firefighter 5 - Size Up and Decision Making Completion 03/23/2015
Active (Active)
MANDATORY FIREFIGHTER Certification 04/19/2000
Active (Active)
SAFETY OFFICER Certification 03/08/2017
Active (Active)
TECHNICAL RESCUE AWARENESS Certification 02/17/2016
Active (Active)
Vehicle Rescuer Operations Certification 11/18/2022
Active (Active)
Vehicle Rescuer Technician Certification 11/19/2022
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Lieutenant in December of 2021
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Indianapolis Fire Department
04.2001 - Current
EMT-B
State of Indiana
Instructor I
State of Indiana
Vehicle Rescuer Technician
State of Indiana
Safety Officer
State of Indiana
Technical Rescue Awareness
State of Indiana
Hazardous Materials Technician
State of Indiana
Firefighter I/II
State of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
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