Jeff Galloway | | | | Enclosed is my resume outlining more than 31 years of extensive experience in the Professional Fire Service and Emergency Management. As you will see, my credentials | include progressive responsibility with documented success in the areas of Fire Service | Management, Command & Control of Large Scale and Major Emergencies and Overall Emergency Management at various organizational levels in a 1200 man Fire Department responding to over 90,000 calls per year. ‘My background will provide your department with a highly motivated, progressive, and | flexible individual who knows what is needed to operate a successful and highly | professional Emergency Management Agency. I am capable of developing rapport and | ‘rust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others to achieve | teamwork from all levels of management to one common goal. | Let me direct your attention to my basic qualifications | © 31 year’s of experience working through the ranks of the Fire Service to the levels, of upper management and operations © Current Director of Fentress County (Tennessee) Office of Emergency ‘Management and Homeland Security ‘© Strong knowledge and experience in the command & general staff positions of Incident Command for Federal deployments during man-made and natural disasters since 1992 © Extensive professional training in Emergency Management & Leadership, Emergency Responders Safety and Incident Command ‘© Emergency deployments across the Country for large scale disasters including natural and man-made ‘Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Jeff Galloway |Jeff Galloway { ipigalloway( ! Professional Experience Fentress County (Tennessee) Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security 2007 to Present Jamestown, Tennessee Director Directs organization charged with administering and monitoring Emergency activities towards Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Prepares budget and directed and monitored expenditures of department funds, Consulted with staff and other agencies in government, business, and private organizations to discuss issued, coordinate activities towards Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Planned, promoted, organized, and coordinated public community service programs and maintained cooperative working relationships among public and agency participants. Developed, planned, organized, and administered policies and procedures for organization to ensure administrative and operational objectives were met during and after a major natural or man-made disaster. + Coordinated 200 volunteer emergency responders to train together for a cormmon goal of effective emergency response and operations as a team during any type of emergency * Written & awarded grants for the county from FEMA to upgrade emergency response + Hazardous Material Team / Director for county 500 square miles with major gas pipe line * Directs County's Emergency Rescue Squad ( 50 Members ) with emergency response to vehicle extrication, search & rescue, high angle rescue, swift water rescue, cave rescue, trench rescue and confined space rescue * Operates County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with staff and County Department Heads Lead Agency for Incident Command Operations and Mobile Command Center on all emergencies in County ‘National incident Management (NIMS) coordinator for all 200 plus emergency responders & law enforcement ‘Storm Ready County with National Weather Service / Monitor all severe weather & forecasts + Counties incident Command Training Instructor — I-100, 1-200, 1-300, ~400, IS-700, 1S-800 Coordinate and collaborate with State & Federal information fusion centers for Homeland Security + Respond to local emergencies as part of Counties Unified Incident Command Team «Established Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program for Fentress County + Operate counties Tier I and Tier Il hazardous material information system. + Coordinate counties emergency exercises including disaster drills and table top exercises ‘Completed Counties hazard mitigation plan and debris management response plan ‘+ Upgraded emergency management plan for Fentress County School System ‘© Upgraded County Emergency Operation Plan and emergency Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) * Counties Explosive Ordinance Disposal & Handling Team / DirectorPalm Beach County (Fla.) Fire Rescue, West Palm Beach, Florida 1978 to 2004 (Retired) Lieutenant / (Upgraded to Captain position) Proactive leader and supervisor of personnel, training and emergencies, offering more then 31 years of experience in the professional Fire Service. Extensive experience as a motivator and coordinator, able to focus the efforts of diverse ‘groups to a common goal. Effective combination of interpersonal, analytical.and organizational qualifications with strengths in: ~Team Building & Leadership -Instruction, Training & Leadership Sound Decision Making -Strategic Planning & Organizing -Program Development & Direction Fire Administration & Management Command & Control of large-scale emergencies Department Coordinator of all Wildland Firefighting Operations including training and operation of 20 Brush Stations. Instrumental in developing wildland firefighting SOPs, specifying and ordering wildland personnel protective gear, wildland dispatch protocols and purchasing of wildland firefighting equipment. Scope of responsibilty is broad and includes supervision, direction of fie ground activities, tactical operations of emergency scenes, safety of firefighters and the protection of life and property. Promoted on several occasions due to knowledge, skills and high level of integrity and dedication. Palm Beach County (Fla.) Fire Rescue, West Palm Beach, Florida 2000 to 2004 Captain / Department Health & Safety Officer Served as Department Health and Safety Officer for 1400 man Fire Department duties included: Developed, planned, organized, and administered policies and procedures for organization to ensure administrative and operational objectives were met. Implemented safety and health program to prevent, correct, and control unsafe environmental conditions. Prepared reports of findings from investigation of accidents, inspection of facilities, and testing of environment. Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational ilinesses and accidents. Conducted and coordinated training of workers concerning safety laws and regulations, use of safety equipment, devices, and clothing, and first aid. Trained subordinates in use of equipment, methods of extinguishing fires, and rescue operations. Coordinated and supervised firefighting and rescue activities, and reported events to supervisor, Using two- way radio. Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply to determine crew and company requirements. Wrote and submitted proposal for new equipment and modification of existing equipment. Inspected fire stations, equipment, and records to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations. aim Beach County Fire Rescue 1992 to 2000 Interim District Chief (Shift Commander) ‘While serving as interim District Fire Chief, supervised approximately 60 - 80 firefighters and 8 - 10 Fire Stations with duties including personnel scheduling, fire scene commander, personnel conflicts, battalion training officer and shift budgets. Incident Commander for large-scale incidents including high-rise office buildings, large industrial complexes, 500 acre* wildfires, Hazardous Material Accidents, Hurricanes, large Medical Emergencies and other complex emergencies. Assigned to Battalion + and Battalion'2 averaging 40= 60 calls per 24-hour shift Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, West Palm Beach, Florida 2000 to 2004 Incident Management Command Team ( Type ill Team) / Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Safety Officer & Deputy Incident Commander of Department and Countywide Type Ill Incident Command Team Missions included: Hurricanes, 2000 Presidential Election, Statewide wildfires, Local & County Elections, Logistical support for State of Florida Disasters, Countywide tomados 2003