Chad Torres
Albemarle
Summary
I am Chad Torres, a very detail-oriented person who is passionate about public safety and helping others. With 8 years of public safety knowledge as a firefighter, I have proven my ability to work under pressure and in intense moments. I am a team player and strive to get any job done to the best of my ability. Outside of my work life, I am a loving father to a beautiful daughter, a perfect son and a happy husband to my gorgeous wife.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Captain
Stanley Fire Dept
Stanley, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring team preparedness and safety during fire incidents.
- We conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills and compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategic firefighting techniques for efficient incident management.
Public Safety Officer
Novant Health, Inc
Ballantyne NC
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations, providing first aid and coordinating with medical staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted in developing training programs for new public safety officers to enhance team readiness.
Nuclear Armed Responder
Duke Energy
Huntersville, NC
10.2024 - 05.2025
- As a fully armed responder for McGuire Nuclear Station (Duke Energy), I was an intense armed security officer who helped to ensure that all plant personnel at McGuire Nuclear were protected from the public. I had major patrols ensuring that theft of special nuclear material did not take place, and that nuclear sabotage was fully prevented. As armed responders, we were equipped with an LE AR-15 at all times on our persons, with full body armor. We conducted security checks on personnel entering the premises. As well as followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
Foreman Ariel Lift Trimmer
Davey Tree
Cherryville, NC
05.2021 - 09.2024
- As a foreman for Davey Tree, I successfully ran a three-man crew subcontracted by Rutherford Electric to cut back all trees and vegetation growing around or near power lines and power poles. I was then on a right-of-way crew clearing land for new power line construction being built.
Firefighter Lieutenant
Crouse FD
Crouse, NC
05.2021 - 11.2023
- As a firefighter, I am a skilled first responder who is trained to prevent, fight, and extinguish fires, and also provide emergency medical care and rescue services. My time at Crouse FD, I held a lieutenant's position here; my primary role was in charge of our junior member program we held. Anyone interested in firefighting from the age of 14 to 18, my colleague and I would train them and teach them everything they needed to know before attending classes to be fully certified firefighters.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Sun Valley High School
Indian Trail, NC06.2018
Skills
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Dedicated work ethic
- Job site safety
- Worksite safety
- Decision-making
- Customer relations
Certification
- Certified Firefighter.
- CPR/AED Certified.
- Armed security officer.
- Emergency vehicle driver.
- PPSB qualified.
- Emergency Medical Care certified.
- Hazmat level 1 responder.
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Novant Health, Inc
07.2025 - 05.2026
Nuclear Armed Responder
Duke Energy
10.2024 - 05.2025
Firefighter Captain
Stanley Fire Dept
09.2024 - Current
Foreman Ariel Lift Trimmer
Davey Tree
05.2021 - 09.2024
Firefighter Lieutenant
Crouse FD
05.2021 - 11.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Sun Valley High School