Kevin Lowe
Levittown,PA
Summary
Experienced Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity. Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief
Rosehill Fire Department
11.1991 - Current
- Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Directed work of 37 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
Chief Training Officer
Rosehill Fire Department
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of existing training programs, making adjustments as necessary to maintain effectiveness and relevance.
- Implemented post-training surveys and evaluations in order to measure the efficacy of delivered courses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics
ITT Technical Institute - Houston
Houston, TX09.1992
Skills
- Scene Assessments
- Fire Protection
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Time Management
- Firefighting Operations
- Public Administration
- Suppression Planning
- Records Management Systems
- Educational Programs
- Personnel Training
- Emergency Preparedness
- Corrective Actions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Annual Budgets
Certification
Texas Certifications
Advanced Firefighter certification issued by TCFP
Instructor III certification issued by TCFP
Fire Officer IV certification issued by TCFP
Driver Operator-Pumper issued by TCFP
Driver Operator-Aerial issued by TCFP
Advanced Fire Investigator issued by TCFP
Fire and Life Safety Educator II issued by TCFP
Basic Wildland Firefighter issued by TCFP
Incident Safety Officer issued by TCFP
Incident Commander issued by TCFP
Fire Inspector issued by TCFP
Plans Examiner issued by TCFP
Fire Marshal issued by TCFP
Advanced Fire Inspector issued by TCFP
Advanced Fire Marshal issued by TCFP
EMT-Paramedic issued by Texas Department of State Health Services
EMS Instructor issued by Texas Department of State Health Services
Pennsylvania Certifications by reciprocity
Driver Operator - Aerial
Driver Operator - Pumper
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Incident Safety Officer
Public Fire & Life Safety Educator I
Public Fire & Life Safety Educator II
Pennsylvania - Paramedic
Pennsylvania - EMS Instructor
IFSAC Seals
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
HAZMAT Awareness
HAZMAT Operations
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Fire Instructor III
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Plans Examiner I
Driver Operator Pumper
Driver Operator Aerial
Incident Safety Officer
Incident Commander
Fire Life Educator I
Fire Life Educator II
Pro Board
Fire Officer III
Fire Officer IV
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Chief Training Officer
Rosehill Fire Department
06.2017 - 07.2023
Fire Chief
Rosehill Fire Department
11.1991 - Current
Texas Certifications
Advanced Firefighter certification issued by TCFP
Instructor III certification issued by TCFP
Fire Officer IV certification issued by TCFP
Driver Operator-Pumper issued by TCFP
Driver Operator-Aerial issued by TCFP
Advanced Fire Investigator issued by TCFP
Fire and Life Safety Educator II issued by TCFP
Basic Wildland Firefighter issued by TCFP
Incident Safety Officer issued by TCFP
Incident Commander issued by TCFP
Fire Inspector issued by TCFP
Plans Examiner issued by TCFP
Fire Marshal issued by TCFP
Advanced Fire Inspector issued by TCFP
Advanced Fire Marshal issued by TCFP
EMT-Paramedic issued by Texas Department of State Health Services
EMS Instructor issued by Texas Department of State Health Services
Pennsylvania Certifications by reciprocity
Driver Operator - Aerial
Driver Operator - Pumper
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Incident Safety Officer
Public Fire & Life Safety Educator I
Public Fire & Life Safety Educator II
Pennsylvania - Paramedic
Pennsylvania - EMS Instructor
IFSAC Seals
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
HAZMAT Awareness
HAZMAT Operations
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Fire Instructor III
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Plans Examiner I
Driver Operator Pumper
Driver Operator Aerial
Incident Safety Officer
Incident Commander
Fire Life Educator I
Fire Life Educator II
Pro Board
Fire Officer III
Fire Officer IV
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics
ITT Technical Institute - Houston
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