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Marc Ardolino Resume_Redacted — File 25-1630
Marc R. Ardolino
EXPERIENCE
Somerville Fire Department, Somerville, MA
Acting District Fire Chief (August 3, 2023 – Present)
Fire Captain (March 21, 2018 – Present)
Acting Fire Captain (April 18, 2017 – March 20, 2018)
Fire Prevention Officer (April 18, 2017 – December 31, 2017)
Responsible for all fire code violations and complaints submitted by company officers and chief officers to the Fire Prevention
Bureau. Obtained a working knowledge of fire and building codes, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and building
construction. Worked closely with members of the Inspectional Services Department to assist with the enforcement of
building, electrical, plumbing and health codes.
Fire Lieutenant (July 8, 2015 – April 17, 2017)
Homeland Security Officer (January 18, 2016 – April 17, 2017)
Served as the Somerville Fire Department’s representative to the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region comprising of 9
cities, including Somerville, in the metro area. Discussed the allocation of federal funding, resources and trainings throughout
the region to further our emergency preparedness and response in the event of a large scale incident in the region. Gained
knowledge of the administrative functions of the Somerville Fire Department.
Acting Fire Lieutenant (April 10, 2015 – July 7, 2015)
Firefighter (July 3, 2011 – April 9, 2015)
Certifications:
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Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (December 1, 2008)
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Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Level (September 15, 2011)
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Firefighter I/II (September 28, 2011)
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Confined Space Rescue Technician (May 2012)
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Trench Rescue Technician (June 2012)
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Fire Instructor I (November 15, 2013)
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Fire Prevention Officer – Basic (December 4, 2014)
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Fire Officer I – (February 27, 2015)
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Fire Officer II – (September 21, 2015)
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Incident Safety Officer – Fire Suppression (April 22, 2016)
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Hazardous Materials Technician (May 20, 2016)
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ICS 100 (June 3, 2009), ICS 200 (August 20, 2015), ICS 300 (October 27, 2017), ICS 400 (December 5, 2017),
ICS 700 (July 15, 2009), ICS 800 (July 15, 2009)
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Incident Command of Structural Collapse Incidents (May, 22, 2018)
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Incident Command of High-Rise Operations (April 3, 2019)
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C.O.B.W.E.B. Basic Police Mountain Bike Patrol (September 10, 2019)
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NASBLA Boat Crew Member (July 22, 2022)
EDUCATION
Anna Maria College Master of Public Administration - Fire and Emergency Services, December 31, 2021
Course Highlights: Strategic Planning for Public Managers, Emergency Management Operations Framework, Management
Policies in Government Finance, Strategic Management of Human Capital, Organizational Theories and the Public Sector,
Customer Service: Creating a Customer Friendly Organization, Labor Management Relations, Managerial Statistics for Public
Managers, and Ethics in Public Service
Saint Anselm College Bachelor of Arts in Business, May 21, 2011
Honors:
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Paul S. Coleman Service Award for Health Services (April 13, 2011) – Presented to an outstanding individual for the care
of the sick and/or advancement of the health of the community in recognition for exemplary community service and
involvement.
Somerville High School, June 2007
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band, Boston, MA
Pipe Sergeant (August 14, 2019 – Present) Pipe Corporal (March 17, 2017 – August 13, 2019) Bagpiper (January 2012 – Present)
Honor all members of the fire service and armed forces. Devoted to serving the Greater Boston fire departments at Line of Duty
funerals, memorial services, ceremonies, banquets, parades, and other fire service functions.
Saint Anselm College Alumni Council, Manchester, NH
Member (September 2015 – October 2018) Young Alumni Transition Committee (Fall 2016 – Fall 2018)
Fulfill the role as an ambassador of the college, acting as the voice of alumni and developing an environment of involved, active
alumni across the country and throughout the world.
Saint Anselm College Boston Network Planning & Steering Committee, Boston, MA
President (May 2, 2018 – January 1, 2020) Member (Summer 2014 – January 1, 2020)
Facilitate alumni connections, provide social activities, and assist in forwarding the college’s goals in the realms of enrollment,
career services, and alumni engagement in the Greater Boston area.
Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department, Somerville, MA
Auxiliary Firefighter (April 2007 – June 2011)
Volunteered 621.5 hours providing assistance, primarily lighting, rehabilitation services, and pump out services, to the Somerville
Fire and Police Departments at major incidents including fires, crime scenes and other emergencies.