Michael Chant
Mono,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Platoon Chief - Firefighting - Car 206
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
02.2022 - Current
- Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief – Operations, this management position is one of four responsible for providing leadership to District Chiefs, Captains, and Fire Fighters and for managing, supervising, and overseeing the daily fire services operation of assigned platoon to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Ensuring that daily requirements for scheduling, labor relations issues, administration of special projects, and response to daily fire calls and activities meet City and legislative standards and protects public safety while managing the command and utilization of assigned personnel, equipment, and apparatus.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
District Chief - Firefighting - Car 208
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
07.2019 - 02.2022
- (Acting DC 2015 - 2019)
- Reporting to the Platoon Chief managed all Captains and Firefighters assigned to my district
- Responsible for the management, efficiency and discipline of all personnel in my respective district
- Responsible for the condition, operation, maintenance and security of all station buildings, department assets and emergency response vehicles assigned to my district
- Attend all stations within my respective district to provide guidance, leadership and supervision while on duty
- Enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act and department safety operating guidelines
- Maintain order and discipline at all times, ensuring that rules and regulations are obeyed
- Responsible for acting in the Platoon Chief role on numerous occasions
- Assume role of Incident Commander when warranted, operating under our Incident Command System
Captain - Firefighting - Station 213
Brampton Fire And Emergency Services
04.2007 - 07.2019
- Reporting to the District Chiefs was responsible for the discipline, training, efficiency and operation of my station and personnel
- Was accountable for the upkeep and protection of all property in or assigned to my station
- Enforced the Occupational Health and Safety Act and department safety operating guidelines maintaining a safe working environment
Firefighter - Station 204
Brampton Fire And Emergency Services
05.1994 - 04.2007
- Under the direction of my Captain, was responsible for combating fires, performing rescue operations, and providing medical assistance in an emergency situation
- Obtained my HAZMAT Technician certification / was on shift medical and defibrillator instructor
- Performed routine maintenance of department property and equipment
- Assisted with Public Fire Education and Industrial Fire Inspections
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Business / Economics -
Bishops University
Lennoxville, Quebec01.1989
Skills
- DZ License
- Shift IT Specialist (5 years)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent accuracy and attention to details
- Excellent problem analysis
- Excellent judgment according to situation
- Excellent conflict management skills
- Entrepreneurial business professional with 18 years of experience
- Proven leadership and organizational abilities
- Genuine desire to achieve, excel, and evolve
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- NFPA 1001 Levels I & II
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I & II
- NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor
references
Chief Rob Martin
Fire Chief Cambridge Fire and Emergency Services
martinr@cambridge.ca
226.218.0679
PC Mike Waite
Platoon Chief Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
mike.waite@brampton.ca
905.703.9998
(A) Deputy Chief Richard Murdoch
(A) Deputy Chief / Division Chief of Training - Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
richard.murdoch@brampton.ca
416.738.6822
Timeline
Platoon Chief - Firefighting - Car 206
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
02.2022 - Current
District Chief - Firefighting - Car 208
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
07.2019 - 02.2022
Captain - Firefighting - Station 213
Brampton Fire And Emergency Services
04.2007 - 07.2019
Firefighter - Station 204
Brampton Fire And Emergency Services
05.1994 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts, Business / Economics -
Bishops University
- NFPA 1001 Levels I & II
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I & II
- NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor
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