john cunningham

executive director

About

A highly experienced Executive Director responsible for leading a diverse group of professional staff of a fast paced, specialized emergency services training center. Successful at rebuilding an organization from the ground up to become a nationally recognized leader in firefighter training and certification. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings. Record of reversing financial declines and capturing significant cost reductions through process redesign and performance enhancement.

Country

canada

City

halifax

Industry

education management

Skill

firefighting, emergency services, emergency management, disaster response, preparedness, public safety, rescue, fire management, fire safety, nims, hazardous materials, policy, fire protection, incident command, homeland security, search and rescue, first responder, crisis management, management, training, criminal investigations, command, leadership, life safety, government, emergency planning, police, accreditation, cbrn, risk assessment, investigation, emergency medical, private investigations, enforcement, public administration, fire service, exercises, program management, occupational health, certifications, accredited training, quality auditing, corporate communications, public speaking, payroll, performance enhancement, customer service, business development, first aid, weapons of mass destruction, ems, tactics, fire suppression systems, counterterrorism

Experience

site team leader and member

international fire service accreditation congress

2005-1 - Present · 21 yrs 9 mos

IFSAC Site Team Leader and member responsible for auditing organizations to ensure compliance with IFSAC criteria for accreditation.

fire chief

howie centre fire department

1991-1 - 2002-1 · 11 yrs 1 mo

chief - station 65

halifax regional municipality

2005-7 - 2019-11 · 14 yrs 5 mos

* Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing all fire suppression related emergency services, related fire prevention/public education, operations and programs in service area. * Supervise volunteer personnel and liaise with career personnel. * Consults with management regarding major policy determination. * Preparation of budgets, requisitioning/control of materials, supplies/equipment and maintenance of records. * Directs the operations, maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, fire stations and other department property.

executive director

nova scotia firefighters school

2005-7 - Present · 21 yrs 3 mos

Oversee the strategic management and operational oversight of the company's business development and operations in order to provide streamlined operations, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability. Interface with Board of Directors, partners and clients to develop and maintain organizational strategies, operational efficiencies, and proposals for increasing technical efficiency and improving profitability.