Grabiela Freiman
grabiela.freiman@gmail.com | (140) 855-8324 | Lexington, MA
Summary
Experience
Fire Chief at Fitchburg Fire Department, MAApr 2022 - Present
- Reduced the number of fire-related deaths by 35%.
- Lowered the rate of injuries from fires by 27%.
- Cut the amount of property damage caused by fires in half.
- Responded to 100% more emergency calls than previous year.
- Trained staff on new methods for handling hazardous materials.
Assistant Fire Chief at Leicester Fire Department, MAJul 2021 - Mar 2022
- Led a team of 50 firefighters to put out a fire in an office building.
- Trained new recruits on proper safety procedures.
- Worked with the city council to get funding for new equipment.
- Negotiated with union representatives during contract negotiations.
- Wrote and implemented new safety protocols for the department.
Deputy Fire Chief at Malden Fire Department, MAJul 2015 - Jun 2021
- Led a team of 50+ firefighters in responding to over 1,000 emergencies per year.
- Trained new recruits on fire suppression techniques and emergency medical procedures.
- Developed and implemented department-wide policies and procedures related to fire safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of all department equipment and vehicles.
- Reviewed building plans for new construction projects to ensure compliance with fire codes.
Education
High School Diploma at Boston Latin School, Boston, MASep 2010 - May 2015
I've learned how to study for and take tests, how to do research, and how to write papers.
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency medical services
- Hazardous materials response
- Technical rescue
- Wildland firefighting
- Fire prevention
- Community risk reduction
Jayanna Schmus
jayanna.schmus@gmail.com | (161) 507-7204 | Manchester, NH
Summary
Experience
Fire Chief at Bristol Fire Chief, NHApr 2022 - Present
- Led a team of firefighters to put out a record number of fires in one year.
- Trained new firefighters and led them through their first fire.
- Got promoted to Fire Chief after 10 years as a firefighter.
- Developed new strategies for fighting fires that resulted in fewer injuries and deaths.
- Worked with the city council to get more funding for the fire department.
- Wrote a book on best practices for fighting fires.
Assistant Fire Chief at Claremont Fire Chief, NHSep 2019 - Mar 2022
- Led a team of 50 firefighters to put out a fire in an apartment complex that was threatening to spread to the surrounding buildings.
- Trained new recruits in fire safety and first aid.
- Organized relief efforts for victims of wildfires.
- Wrote grants that secured $5 million in funding for new equipment and training.
- Implemented changes that reduced response times by 20%.
- Negotiated with city officials to build a new fire station.
Deputy Fire Chief at Concord Fire Chief, NHJul 2015 - Aug 2019
- Led a team of 50 firefighters in responding to an apartment complex fire that resulted in zero casualties.
- Successfully negotiated with the city council for a 5% increase in the department's budget.
- Trained new recruits on proper safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Developed and implemented new standard operating procedures for responding to hazardous materials incidents.
- Authored a paper on best practices for wildfire suppression that was published in Fire Chief magazine.
- Led departmental efforts to reduce response times by 10% through process improvements and additional staffing.
Education
High School Diploma at Dover High School, Dover, NHSep 2011 - May 2015
I've learned how to study for and take tests, how to do research, and how to write papers.
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Fire prevention
- Emergency medical services
- Hazardous materials management
- Disaster preparedness and response planning
- Public education and outreach
- Budgeting and resource allocation