Emergency Services:
- NFPA Fire Instructor 1 & 2
- NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor
- NFPA Fire Officer 1 & 2
- NFPA Firefighter 2
- Incident Safety Officer
- Health & Safety Program Manager F0722
- Public Information Officer – Basic G-290
- IS-100, 200, 700, 800
- ICS-300
- ICS-400
- G-191 ICS / EOC Interface
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Driver Operator – Pumper
- NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician
- Highway Emergency Response Specialist PER-291
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Ethylene Oxide Safety Awareness
- Emergency Response to Railway Incidents
- Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
- Rapid Intervention Team
- Forcible Entry
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
- Active Threat Integrated Response PER-340
- WV EMS Training Officer, Train the Trainer
- National Traffic Incident Management
- NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations
- NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Electric Vehicle Awareness & Operations
- NFPA Alternate Fuel Vehicle Safety
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- Swiftwater & Floodwater Rescue Awareness
- Mass Casualty Incident Operations
Mechanical:
- Maintain fire apparatus
- Repair small engines
- Use and maintain hydraulic pumps and tools
- Pressure test hose and fittings
- Maintain, repair electric motors
- Soldering
- LESNI EO Abatement Plant Maintenance
- Getinge EO Sterilizer Maintenance
Other:
- FCC Ammeter Radio Technician
- NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Instructor
- Certified Narcotics K9 Handler
- Certified Scent Detection K9 Trainer
- Certified Apprehension K9 Trainer
- Basic Workplace Security Awareness IS-00906
- Forklift Operator Safety (I, IV, V, II, III)
- OSHA 511 Occupational Health & Safety for General Industry
- Chemical Sector Security Awareness AWR-912
- Suarez International Counter Terrorism Training
- Suarez International Force on Force Training
- Suarez International Red Dot Combat School
- Front Sight Defensive Handgun
Conferences:
- Attended – Safety Solutions Academy Hand-to-Hand Summit
- Attended – 2013 Wood County Fire School
- Attended – Putnam County Hands on Training
- Attended – 2017 West Virginia State Fire School
- Attended – 12th Annual Sissonvile Fire School
- Attended – 13th Annual Sissonville Fire School
- Attended – 14th Annual Sissonville Fire School
- Attended – 15th Annual Sissonville Fire School
- Instructed – 16th Annual Sissonville Fire School
- Attended – ASSET Instructor Conference 2021
- Coordinated – Ohio Valley Training Weekends 2022
- Attended – 1st Annual Hazardous Materials Instructors & Commanders Conference
Employment History
Adjunct Instructor
Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative
Dunbar, WV
November 15, 2021 – Present
I am an adjunct Instructor for the Public Service Training division. I specialize in instructing Hazardous Materials and Safety related topics. I am also able to teach a variety of fire and rescue related topics as well. In my first year instructing I have instructed over 20 courses with 200 students.
Sr. Electromechanical Technician – Sterilization
Alcon Research LTD.
Huntington, WV
June 2, 2014 – Present
I am a Sr. Electromechanical Technician in the Sterilization area. I manage the hazardous materials response and safety program. I also perform preventative and emergency maintenance on the sterilization and associated equipment including pneumatic systems, steam systems, air monitoring, water systems and others. I perform maintenance on the LESNI Ethylene Oxide abatement system.
Assistant Chief / Training Officer
Valley Fire & Rescue
Apple Grove, WV
June 4, 2013 – Present
I am a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Specialist, and Engineer. I perform fire suppression activities, vehicle extrication, preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and power equipment, and many other duties. I formerly fulfilled the roles of Assistant Chief, Lieutenant, and administrative role of Secretary. I currently hold the position of Training Officer.
Security Supervisor
Allied Barton Security Services
Dunbar, WV
April 1,2013 – June 2, 2014
As a Supervisor for the Alcon site, I monitored access control systems, the fire alarm system, the ChemDAQ sterilization monitoring system, boilers, chillers, and pump systems. I aided in emergency evacuations, patrolling the facility, and assisting Alcon employees whenever possible.
K-9 Trainer – Firearms Instructor – CEO
TriState K-9 Services,
FraizersBottom, WV
June 2008, – Present
I am the owner of Tristate K-9 Services, a canine and firearms training company. We train dogs and officers in narcotics detection, tracking, and protection for law enforcement agencies and select individuals. We also train individuals on proper handling and use of firearms.
EMT Officer
Securitas Security Services
Barboursville, WV
February 28, 2011 – March 31, 2013
At Securitas I worked for multiple nationally known companies like Alcon, Toyota, and Precision Castparts, along with others. I performed functions as an EMT, along with security officer, and dispatcher duties. I spent most of my time inside these production facilities.