- 17783 Old Fort Morgan Trail Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        In response to a job vacancy posting for the position of ________________, I am pleased to tender my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my baccxxxxxxaureate degree in Fire Science Administration with more than 27 years providing high-risk emergency and crisis intervention, as well as rescue services in the private and public sectors. I am currently with Xxxxxx Fire Rescue in XXXXXX as a Battxxxxxxion Chief, while serving part time as a Firefighter with the Daphne Fire Department. For more details and my earlier career experience, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my firefighting and crisis/rescue management competencies, I xxxxxxso bring to the table my personxxxxxx strengths that include a passion for going beyond the cxxxxxxl of duty in helping people in distress as efficiently as resources xxxxxxlow, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. In addition, I bring my interpersonxxxxxx communication skills that help build relationships with the people I work with, including government officixxxxxxs, industry professionxxxxxxs, and the public, thereby creating a harmonious and collaborative work environment in achieving shared objectives.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personxxxxxx strengths offer the right mix of quxxxxxxifications that define me as a suitable candidate for the vacancy, one who can help achieve your objectives as part of your team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

BO SMITH

Attachment: Resum

- 17783 Old Fort Morgan Trail Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Fire Chief (City of Orange Beach Xxxxxx)

Quxxxxxxifications Profile

    Highly self-motivated and results-driven professionxxxxxx with more than 27 years providing high-risk emergency and crisis intervention, as well as rescue services in the private and public sectors.

-    Proven dedication to providing outstanding public service and rescue operations in emergency situations involving naturxxxxxx and man-made disasters, fire, and paramedic/life-saving situations.

-    Flexible and adaptable with quick learning abilities to deliver results in fast-paced & demanding environments.

    Well-organized and resourceful, maximizing use of limited resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Strong people management and interpersonxxxxxx communication skills that inspire confidence across diverse ethnicities.

Key Expertise

    Crisis/Emergency Management

    EMT/Paramedic Operations

    Firefighting Technologies

    Disaster Rescue Management

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Project/Program Management

    Relationship Management (Clients, Stakeholders, Public, & Suppliers)

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance

    Staff Supervision & Training

    Office & Staff Administration

    Records & Document Management

Professionxxxxxx Experience

Crisis/Emergency Intervention

    Provide immediate steps to protect the public and secure affected areas and properties when restoring normxxxxxxcy in crisis or emergency situations involving firefighting and rescue operations.

    Coordinate with fellow firefighters, paramedics, law enforcers, and locxxxxxx officixxxxxxs in implementing disaster preparedness and management strategies while harnessing available resources to resolve crisis situations.

    Ensure perpetuxxxxxx readiness to address a wide variety of distress cxxxxxxls involving fires, road accidents, car crashes, chemicxxxxxx spills, flooding, and rescue from life-threatening situations for both people and animxxxxxxs/pets.

Fire Prevention & Readiness Program Management

    Conduct community campaigns on fire safety standards and first order response using media, testimonixxxxxxs, and live demonstrations to inform and educate the public in schools, neighborhood associations, and regular training sessions.

    Supervise simulated fire situation and emergency escape drills in schools, commercixxxxxx, and residentixxxxxx.

    Assist locxxxxxx officixxxxxxs in conducting regular fire safety inspections in residentixxxxxx, commercixxxxxx, and industrixxxxxx structures.

Operations Management

    Use traditionxxxxxx and sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment to control and normxxxxxxize crisis situations.

    Provide routine QA support and audits in maintaining firefighting vehicles, equipment, & hydrants/water sources.

    Ensure compliance with locxxxxxx, state, and federxxxxxx laws and statutes in managing crisis situations.

    Implement proper engagement protocols in reducing risks to life and property in various emergency situations.

    Provide HR support in on-boarding new and training junior firefighters.

Career History

Xxxxxx Fire Rescue Gulf Shore, XXXXXX Battxxxxxxion Chief 2004 Present

Daphne Fire Department (Part-time) Firefighter 2007 2009

Xxxxxx Fire Rescue Gulf Shore, XXXXXX Firefighter 1994 2002

Mobile Fire Department Mobile, XXXXXX Firemedic 1992 1994

Medstar EMS Foley Xxxxxx Supervisor, EMT-Paramedic 1990 1996

Education & Credentixxxxxxs

    M.A. in Theology, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Lynchburg, VA (2016)

    B.S. in Fire Science Administration, WXXXXXXDORF COLLEGE Forest City, IA  (2013)

    Paramedic Program, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH XXXXXX Mobile, XXXXXX (1992)

Professionxxxxxx Development & Certification

    Biblicxxxxxx Studies, Toccoa Fxxxxxxls College Toccoa Fxxxxxxls, GA (2003)

    Mobile Fire Department Fire Fighter 1, Mobile, XXXXXX (1992)

Awards & Recognition

    Fighter of the Year (2001)

Affiliations & Community Involvement

    Pastor: Lagoon Baptist Church, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2011 2015); Sxxxxxxt Church, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2015 Present)

    Footbxxxxxxl Coach: Youth Programs, Xxxxxx/Orange Beach, XXXXXX (2012 2016)

    Basebxxxxxxl Coach (2008 2010), Basketbxxxxxxl Coach (2008 2009): Youth Programs, Xxxxxx

    Youth Pastor: Genesis Church, Lagoon, XXXXXX / Baptist Church, Xxxxxx/Foley, XXXXXX (2006 2011)