CHARLIE RUSSELL
Black Mountain
Summary
Dynamic fire safety and code enforcement professional with a proven track record in developing and delivering impactful public education programs, conducting meticulous inspections, and managing emergency operations. Expertise in incident command, emergency preparedness, and hazardous materials management, complemented by a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations. Successfully navigated multiple OSHA inspections while employed with the Town of Black Mountain, implementing necessary corrections and documentation within established timelines. Recognized for fostering effective team collaboration and achieving operational goals in high-pressure environments, ensuring community resilience and safety through strategic crisis communication and resource management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Custodian
TC Roberson
05.2024 - Current
- I currently supervise and direct a crew of six employees to clean and maintain one of the largest schools in the county. Duties include cleaning and maintaining a safe and clean learning environment. Some duties include minor repairs to the building to include plumbing, mechanical, electrical as well as landscaping duties. When necessary to report and request outside staff or contract labor to perform necessary maintenance duties. To maintain work hours and inventory to operate the school system within the school budget.
Fire Marshal/ Fire Investigator
Buncombe County
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Conduct Inspections for code compliance within the NC Building codes in all construction trades to verify minimum construction requirements within all building codes in residential and commercial construction projects to include new construction and remodels. Document all findings in Iworq's reporting system for record keeping and communicate with project managers and contractors.
- Perform routine and emergency fire inspections in regards to the inspection schedule of the NC Fire Code. Document all findings in the Emergency Reporting system and report all needed corrections to occupants and owners.
- Develop and conduct safety programs for persons and businesses in commercial and residential settings as well as public and private school systems.
- Manage and direct fire personnel in routine and emergency operations as well as maintaining a safe work environment through varying degrees of hazardous situations.
- Performed routine maintenance on fire safety equipment, such as sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and alarms.
- Developed and delivered effective fire prevention education programs.
- Conducted research into new technologies or processes that could improve overall fire safety outcomes.
- Provided technical advice regarding best practices for fire safety management.
Director of Construction
Quartz Modular
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple construction sites.
- Developed and implemented quality control measures to enhance construction processes and deliverables.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
- Established safety protocols, significantly reducing on-site incidents and enhancing worker protection.
- Managed subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to timelines and project specifications.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in construction management and leadership skills.
Fire Marshal
Black Mountain Fire Department
10.1996 - 07.2022
- Conducted fire inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and codes.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention programs to enhance community safety awareness.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and fire safety protocols.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate fire drills and emergency preparedness events.
- Managed inspections, ensuring timely identification of hazards and corrective actions.
- Investigated fires to determine origin and cause, providing valuable information for future prevention efforts.
Education
Certificate - Fire Management Certification
Fire Management Institute
Charlotte, NCCertificates - Fire Suppression And Related Fields
AB-Tech
Asheville, NCHigh School Diploma - undefined
C.D. Owen High
Swannanoa, NC06.1990
Skills
- Public outreach programs
- Building code enforcement
- Knowledge of municipal codes
- Emergency response strategy development
- Incident command
- Fire safety management
- Crisis management
- Hazardous materials management
- Crisis management planning
- Disaster response
- Emergency response
- OSHA compliance knowledge
Affiliations
NC Arson Investigator.
Black Mountain Volunteer Firefighters Association Board of Directors
NC Building Inspectors Association
NC Peer Support
NC Mason
Certification
- NC Firefighter II/ EMT
- NC Fire Instructor
- AHA CPR Instructor
- ICS
Timeline
Head Custodian
TC Roberson
05.2024 - Current
Fire Marshal/ Fire Investigator
Buncombe County
06.2023 - 01.2025
Director of Construction
Quartz Modular
08.2022 - 06.2023
Fire Marshal
Black Mountain Fire Department
10.1996 - 07.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
C.D. Owen High
Certificate - Fire Management Certification
Fire Management Institute
Certificates - Fire Suppression And Related Fields
AB-Tech