Award-winning community leader and public servant seeking a challenging role as a Fire Chief.

  Medal of Valor recipient with stellar management, team leadership and community relations skills.

  Served as Captain of a fire district for xxxxxxre than 10 years as well as a Public Education Officer since 2014.

  Outstanding public speaking skills, having also served as a Part-Time Instructor since 2012.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to bring out the best in team members.

  Stellar analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Organization Leadership; expected Spring 2018.

Firefighting Team Management/Leadership Community Safety Programs

Community Relations Crisis Management Staff Training

Public Speaking Problem Solving Teamwork/Collaboration

Mehlville Fire Protection District St. Louis, XXXXXX 1996-Present

Captain (2012-Present)

Public Education Officer (2014-Present)

Deputy Chief (2011)

Captain (2006-2011)

Firefighter (1996-2006)

  Previously served as a Shift Training Officer as well as a Safety Awareness Coordinator.

  Earned the Medal of Valor from the Fire District for heroic efforts.

  Honored with the Clinic Save Award.

Rapid EMT 2011-Present

Adjunct Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor

  Educate first responders about to properly EMT services following a major accident or incident.

CPR Plus 2010-Present

Training Center Faculty, American Heart Association with SSM Health Center

Dexxxxxxnstrate strong oral presentation skills and competency of subject matter to teach participants about Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Previously:
Firefighter/Paramedic, University City (Xxxxxx) Fire Department 1995-1996

Volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic, Valley Park Fire Department 1994-1996

Paramedic, Gateway Ambulance 1993-1994

Active Duty, U.S. Army Active (1987-1990) and Reserves (1990-1996)

  Earned the Army Achievement Medal and earned Soldier of the Quarter honors.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Organization Leadership, with a minor in Psychology, Maryville University; expected Spring 2018

Associate of Arts (AA), St. Louis Community College; earned 1992

Leadership in Supervision; Changing American Family at Risk; and Community Education Leadership Certified
National Fire Academy

Fire Company Officer I & II, Fire Instructor I & II, Xxxxxx University Fire Rescue Training Institute, 2006-2011

Firefighter I & II Certificate, St. Louis Fire Academy

Completed the St Anthony s Paramedic Program

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified by the American Red Cross

Board Member, Name of Credit Union
Member, American Legion and Knights of Columbus
Volunteer, Soccer Coach

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my sincere interest in becoming your next (INSERT EACH JOB TITLE HERE).

As my accompanying resume indicates, I am an award-winning community leader and public servant. During my career, I ve earned the Medal of Valor and also been recognized for my stellar management, team leadership and community relations expertise. Since 2006, I have served as Captain of the Mehlville Fire Protection District. I ve also served as the district s Public Education Officer since 2014. My additional unique qualifications include:

  Outstanding public speaking skills, having also served as a Part-Time Instructor since 2012.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to bring out the best in team members.

  Stellar analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Organization Leadership; expected Spring 2018.

I am confident I would be an immediate and long-term asset to your organization. I look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx