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Education
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Certification
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Kristopher Caswell

Cynthiana

Summary

Dynamic Fire Lieutenant and Fire Capitan with extensive experience at the City of Cynthiana (Lieutenant), Harrison County Fire District (Capitan), and Harrison County Search and Rescue (Capitan) excelling in incident command and emergency management. Proven track record in crew leadership, ensuring safety and efficiency during operations. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication, fostering teamwork and enhancing departmental performance. Ready to use and develop leadership and emergency response skills in Assistant Chief role.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Lieutenant

City of Cynthiana
09.2022 - Current

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  • Supervised emergency response operations to ensure team effectiveness and safety during incidents.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new recruits, enhancing firefighting skills and operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
  • Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Coving fills in as the Shift Officer in Charge whenever necessary.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

City Of Cynthiana
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Responded to emergency calls, ensuring timely and effective fire suppression and rescue operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities, maintaining operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members during drills to enhance firefighting techniques and improve overall response efficiency.

Part Time Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

City of Cynthiana
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Covering open shifts whenever needed.
  • Supervising and working with inmates on Lerman's Building project.


Receiving Forklift Operator

Leggett & Platt
05.2010 - 05.2018
  • Operated forklifts to efficiently receive and unload shipments.
  • Inspected incoming materials for quality and accuracy prior to storage.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Engineering And Fire Fighting

Maysville Community And Technical College
Cynthiana, KY

High School Diploma -

Harrison County High School
Cynthiana, KY
05-2004

Skills

  • Firefighter safety
  • Fire prevention
  • Technical rescue
  • Incident command
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Emergency management
  • Building inspections
  • Fire investigation
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Crew leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation
  • CPR certified

Accomplishments

  • Capitan at Harrison County Fire District since 2021
  • Capitan at Harrison County Search and Rescue since 2012
  • Emergency Medical Technician- Basic since 2019
  • CPR instructor since 2020
  • CPR Training Site Coordinator since 2022
  • Graduate of Leadership Harrison County 2022-2023

Certification

  • Firefighter 150-Hr Certification
  • Firefighter 400-Hr Certification
  • Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
  • IFSAC Certification In:

FireFighter I,

FireFighter II,

Hazardous Materials- Awareness,

Hazardous Materials- Operations Core,

Fire Instructor I,

Fire Instructor II (1 out of 4 within the county),

Fire Officer I,

Fire Officer II (1 out of 3 within the county).

  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Basic Search and Rescue Certification
  • ICS- 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800

Timeline

Fire Lieutenant

City of Cynthiana
09.2022 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

City Of Cynthiana
07.2019 - 09.2022

Part Time Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

City of Cynthiana
12.2018 - 07.2019

Receiving Forklift Operator

Leggett & Platt
05.2010 - 05.2018

No Degree - Electrical Engineering And Fire Fighting

Maysville Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Harrison County High School
Kristopher Caswell