Tim Stites
North Judson
Summary
Dynamic fire service leader with extensive experience in emergency operations, compliance, and data analysis. Proven track record in driving community safety initiatives and optimizing incident reporting through strategic oversight and collaboration. Expertise in leveraging analytical tools to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with fire codes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Reviewer
Inspection Reports Online (IROL)
01.2022 - Current
- Drive compliance by identifying deficiencies, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting remediation to meet fire code and regulatory standards.
- Provided expert feedback to enhance quality and consistency of inspection records, facilitating accurate compliance reporting.
- Reviewed fire and life safety inspection and testing reports for multiple Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure compliance with regulations.
Division Chief / Fire Marshal – Community Risk Reduction
Valparaiso Fire Department
Valparaiso
01.2000 - Current
- Led Community Risk Reduction Division, overseeing fire prevention, life safety education, building and fire code inspections, risk assessments, and fire investigations, ensuring thorough incident documentation and effective records management.
- Directed comprehensive inspection programs and maintained compliance records to meet regulatory requirements and mitigate community risk.
- Led primary fire investigations, determining cause and origin, handling evidence, reporting details, and ensuring compliance with NFPA and state standards.
- Conduct data analysis for the fire department using Excel and ArcGIS to evaluate incident trends, inspection outcomes, community risk factors, and program effectiveness, generating actionable insights that support strategic planning and risk reduction.
- Led and developed team of 15 public fire and life safety educators; oversaw department’s car seat program and outreach initiatives, implementing tracking and reporting processes to evaluate impact.
- Served as Incident Safety Officer on major incidents, documenting real-time and post-incident details.
- Progressed through multiple operational roles (Lieutenant, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic), gaining extensive experience in emergency response, incident command, and high-pressure incident documentation.
Paramedic
Starke County EMS
Starke County
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Made independent, rapid life-and-death decisions in trauma, cardiac arrest, and medical emergencies in complex and isolated scenes, ensuring high-quality patient care and precise documentation under pressure.
- Provided advanced emergency medical care as a rural EMT and Paramedic for a large county-wide 911 system.
- Supported community health initiatives and public education efforts, enhancing operational planning and community engagement.
Paramedic
Medcor, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided on-site medical services, conducted respiratory fit testing, and performed drug screening, ensuring accurate medical and compliance records.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in various crisis situations.
- Operated medical equipment and maintained supplies for efficient service delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety during transport.
Firefighter / EMT
Westfield Fire Department
Westfield
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responded to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents, ensuring safety and providing critical care as a frontline firefighter/EMT.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate life-saving interventions.
- Conducted fire suppression operations using hoses, ladders, and specialized equipment.
- Executed rescue missions in hazardous environments to save individuals in distress.
Education
License - Paramedicine
St Marys's
Hobart, IN03-2011
Skills
Regulatory documentation
- Compliance auditing
- Risk assessment
- Inspection reporting
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
Certification
- Licensed Paramedic – State of Indiana (Active)
- Fire Inspector I & II
- Fire Investigator
Professional Involvement Leadership
- Vision 20/20 Emerging Leaders Program, 2021
- Vision 20/20 Technical Advisor, Assisted states with Statewide Risk assessments, 01/01/21, 01/01/23
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Principal Member, Technical Committee on Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications (PQU-FIS) – NFPA 1030, 01/01/21, Present
- Fire Inspectors Association of Indiana, Board Member – Secretary/Treasurer, 01/01/20, 01/01/22, Managed association records, finances, set up conferences statewide and administrative documentation.
- Fire Inspector of the Year, 2020
Timeline
Compliance Reviewer
Inspection Reports Online (IROL)
01.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Medcor, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Paramedic
Starke County EMS
01.2009 - 01.2016
Division Chief / Fire Marshal – Community Risk Reduction
Valparaiso Fire Department
01.2000 - Current
Firefighter / EMT
Westfield Fire Department
01.1998 - 01.2000
License - Paramedicine
St Marys's