keith nichols

battalion chief

About

Battalion Chief at New London Fire Department

Country

united states

City

waterford

Industry

public safety

Skill

leadership, personnel supervision, risk management, decision making, fire safety, employee training, strategic planning, fire suppression systems, fire marshall, emergency management, disaster response, public safety, nims, emergency services, hazardous materials, first responder, rescue, fire management, incident command, firefighting

Experience

fire lieutenant

new london fire department

1999-12 - 2008-11 · 9 yrs

firefighter and emt

new london fire department

1989-4 - 1999-12 · 10 yrs 9 mos

battalion chief

city of new london fire department

2008-11 - Present · 17 yrs 11 mos

A Battalion Chief in New London is directly responsible for managing the day to day operations of three Lieutenants and twelve Firefighters spread out over three fire stations. Responsibilities include routine tasks such as scheduling leave time, completing and reviewing reports, assigning daily duties, scheduling training events, coordinating fire department interactions with other City departments and the public. Emergency duties include supervising all personnel at an emergency scene, coordinating and collaborating with other agencies and resources, making risk assessments to decide what actions may be taken for a positive outcome, and calling in additional appropriate resources and agencies to assist.

confined space rescue technician

jln associates llc

2014-4 - 2017-1 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Standby in case needed and enact rescues of workers located in OSHA designated confined spaces. Must have knowledge of rope systems, first aid, CPR, air monitoring, hazardous materials, and be able to make risk assessments to provide for positive outcomes in dangerous situations.