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William DeVries

William DeVries

Madison

Summary

Dynamic Fire Captain skilled in leading emergency response operations and coordinating effective training programs. Known for strong communication and problem-solving abilities, fostering staff development, and internal and external customer service initiatives.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Captain

Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS
Louisville
03.2013 - Current
  • Led firefighting teams during emergency response operations and drills.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new firefighters and ongoing skills development.
  • Managed equipment inventory and ensured readiness of firefighting tools.
  • Developed incident reports detailing response actions and outcomes.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to promote fire safety awareness programs.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring effective communication among team members.
  • Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
  • Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
  • Participated in public outreach events designed to educate citizens about fire safety best practices.
  • Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Established goals for personnel development by providing feedback regarding job performance evaluations.
  • Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Facilitated communication between departments within the organization in order to enhance coordination efforts when responding to incidents.
  • Attended seminars related to advances in firefighting tactics, technology, or legislation impacting the profession.

Command Duty Officer

Madison Fire Department
Madison
08.2007 - Current
  • Led emergency response operations during fires and critical incidents.
  • Coordinated training programs for fire department personnel and volunteers.
  • Managed resource allocation for firefighting equipment and personnel deployment.
  • Developed community outreach initiatives to promote fire safety awareness.
  • Oversaw compliance with local, state, and federal fire safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to enhance inter-departmental communication.
  • Evaluated fire response strategies and implemented necessary improvements.
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all fire stations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
  • Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
  • Established collaborative teams of first responders equipped to tackle various fire and emergency situations.
  • Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
  • Attended meetings with city council members or other governmental agencies as required.
  • Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
  • Prepared weekly reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved by the Fire Department during that time period.
  • Investigated complaints received from citizens relating to Fire Department operations.
  • Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
  • Collaborated with other community stakeholders on initiatives related to public safety information sharing systems.
  • Trained subordinate staff on current best practices for responding effectively to fires or other emergencies.
  • Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
  • Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.

Gen. Manager, Comm Sales Mngr. other support roles

Bender Lumber
Bloomington
06.1993 - 05.2013
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels and product availability.
  • Developed workforce schedules, aligning staffing with project demands and timelines.
  • Implemented safety protocols, fostering a secure work environment for all employees.
  • Collaborated with suppliers, negotiating contracts to enhance purchasing efficiency.
  • Led team meetings, promoting effective communication and alignment on goals.
  • Trained staff on company policies, procedures, and best practices for performance improvement.
  • Evaluated operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Developed strategic sales plans to enhance market presence and customer engagement.
  • Trained and mentored sales team on best practices and product knowledge.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for business growth.
  • Fostered relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly to maintain high service standards.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
  • Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
  • Managed daily operations of yard, ensuring efficient material handling.
  • Supervised staff, providing guidance and support for task completion.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Implemented best practices for yard organization and cleanliness standards.
  • Inspected incoming loads for damage before unloading them from trucks into storage areas.
  • Collaborated with third-party logistics providers to optimize transportation routes for incoming and outgoing freight.

Stock Clerk

Kroger
Bloomington
05.1990 - 06.1993
  • Stocked shelves with grocery items to maintain store organization and accessibility.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely restocking of products.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries about store items.
  • Maintained cleanliness of aisles and storage areas to promote a safe shopping environment.
  • Operated equipment for moving stock, including pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Organized backroom storage areas for efficient retrieval of items.
  • Restocked shelves throughout the day as needed based on customer demand.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - Medical

Ivy Tech Community College
Madison, IN
10-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
02-1998

Building Trades - Architectural And Building Sciences

Hoosier Hills Area Vocational School
Bloomington, IN
05-1993

High School Diploma -

Bloomington High School South
Bloomington, IN
05-1993

Skills

  • Incident command
  • Resource allocation
  • Community engagement
  • Training program development
  • Team leadership
  • Compliance oversight
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Performance evaluation
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Personnel management
  • Interagency coordination
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Active listening
  • Site inspections
  • Risk assessment
  • Firefighting operations

Certification

KY/IN EMT-B
KY/IN IFSAC Firefighter I/II
KY/IN IFSAC Hazmat Awr/OPS
KY Hazmat Tech
KY/IN IFSAC Instructor I
KY/IN IFSAC Fire Officer I
IN Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics
KY/IN IFSAC Driver Operator
KY/IN Incident Safety Officer
KY/IN Rope Rescue Awr/Ops/Tech
KY/IN Confined Space Rescue Awr/Ops/Tech
KY/IN Swift Water Rescue Awr/Ops/Tech
KY/IN Structural Collapse Rescue Awr/Ops/Tech
KY/IN Trench Rescue Awr/Ops/Tech
KY/IN Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Awr/Ops/Tech
IN Wilderness Rescue
IN SAR Ground Search Level III
NIMS ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800




Timeline

Fire Captain

Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS
03.2013 - Current

Command Duty Officer

Madison Fire Department
08.2007 - Current

Gen. Manager, Comm Sales Mngr. other support roles

Bender Lumber
06.1993 - 05.2013

Stock Clerk

Kroger
05.1990 - 06.1993

Emergency Medical Technician - Medical

Ivy Tech Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne

Building Trades - Architectural And Building Sciences

Hoosier Hills Area Vocational School

High School Diploma -

Bloomington High School South

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