Aaron F. Gallagher
Raleigh
Summary
Dedicated firefighter and military leader, adept in emergency preparedness and critical thinking, with a proven track record of commitment to teamwork and mission accomplishment. Skilled in strategic planning, having trained over 600 personnel. Demonstrates unparalleled commitment to mission readiness and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Cary Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls for service throughout assigned area of responsibility as a member of a firefighting crew.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
Lead Instructor
United States Marine Corps School Of Infantry
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Trained and mentored 600 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for military infantry training courses.
Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervised and led section of 30 Marines, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
First Line Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
12.2013 - 04.2018
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Briefed Commanders on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations on weekly basis to enable sound decision making.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mahopac High School
Mahopac, NY06.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Emergency Preparedness
- Active Listening
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Briefing Leadership
- Strategy Planning
- Order Implementation
- Managing PPE
- Mission Readiness Planning
- Logistical Operations
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter I and II NFPA 1001 2019 edition
- Technical Rescuer NFPA 1006 2013 edition
- Vehicle Rescuer Vehicle NFPA 2013 edition
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Firefighter
Cary Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Lead Instructor
United States Marine Corps School Of Infantry
10.2019 - 12.2022
Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2018 - 10.2019
First Line Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
12.2013 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Mahopac High School
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