Charles Richardson Resume_Redacted — File 24-0474

Charles D. Richardson Objective: Seeking a promotion to the rank of Fire Captain for the Somerville Fire Department. Skills & Abilities: • Trained and responded to a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations 20+ Years. • Proficient in supervising firefighter crews. • Proficient in handling fire and medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, water- rescues, urban structural collapse emergencies, and more. • Skilled in decontamination techniques. • Currently working in the Fire Prevention Bureau, focusing on Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Permitting, interacting with the public, reading shop-plans, and inspecting locations for compliance with Massachusetts Fire and Life Safety Codes. Experience: Fire Lieutenant, Somerville Fire Department February 24, 2011 - Present • Lead and supervised firefighter crews in various emergency and non-emergency situations for 10+ Years. • Manage report writing and personnel documentation systems. • Maintain Emergency Medical Technician License. • Participate in in-house continuing education training. Fire Fighter, Somerville Fire Department January 22, 2002 - February 24, 2011 • Responded to fire and non-fire emergencies. • Worked on Engine, Ladder and Rescue Companies, responding to emergencies in Somerville and surrounding cities. • Received Emergency Medical Technician License. Fire Prevention Bureau, Somerville Fire Department Current Position • Handle various permitting processes, including interacting with the public in non-emergency situations, reading and understanding schematics and shop-plans in relation to current standards, and share responsibility for inspecting commercial and residential locations for compliance with the Massachusetts Fire and Life Safey Codes as well as other City Ordinances.

Education: High School Diploma Northeast Metro Technical High School, Wakefield, Massachusetts, 1986 - 1989 • Received a Diploma and a Certification in Electronic Technology. Certifications: • Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician. • Certified in High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER), Illicit Labs Recognition, Decontamination, and Urban Search and Rescue Techniques up to the Search Technician Level. Leadership: • Volunteered for training required for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) emergency responses. • Volunteered for additional training on Incident Responses to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB) through a Federal Program. • As a Fire Lieutenant, led firefighter crews in life-threatening situations to save lives and protect the public. Other Work Experience: • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Boston, MA • Customer Service Representative (Patient Services Department), June 1998 - January 2002. • Longwood Security Services Inc., Boston, MA • Security Supervisor/Class Instructor, May 1993 - May 1998. • Continental Cablevision Inc., Beverly, MA • Field Technician - 4, October 1989 - February 1993. • Modern Radio Company, Wakefield, MA • Bench Technician, September 1988 - May 1989. Training: • Massachusetts Firefighting Academy • Firefighter I/II Certification, January 2002 - April 2002. • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates In-House Training • Various times during employment. • Longwood Security In-House Training • Various times during employment. • Continental Cablevision In-House Training • Various times during employment.