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Joseph S. Legg

Hope Mills,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic Fire Officer with over 15 years of dedicated service in Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services, recognized by the Center for Public Safety Excellence for exceptional leadership capabilities. Expertise in navigating high-pressure situations with quick thinking and resilience, complemented by a proven ability to formulate strategic objectives that align with organizational goals. A collaborative leader skilled in managing administrative and operational challenges, fostering teamwork while driving innovative solutions in emergency response and fire prevention. Committed to staying informed on evolving policies and trends, ensuring the organization remains proactive and impactful within the community.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Protection Specialist/Training Captain - GS-0081-9

Department of the Army
11.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Fire and Emergency Services–Fort Bragg
  • Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
  • Hours/Week: 40
  • I serve as a Fire Protection Specialist in the Training Division at Fort Bragg. Serving all assigned firefighters, fire prevention and administrative personnel including military firefighter units. As the Training Officer, I reviewed and revised portions of the organizations accreditation section referencing the training division, planned and created a comprehensive training program to include OTJ, proficiency and certification training. Produced reports and oversight of all aspects within the training division to ensure deadlines and requirements are met in accordance with local and national standards.
  • Utilized unique management skills to effect positive and more productive training division. I manage and supervise the certification program for mandatory and voluntary upgrade training, Army civilian training. Individually, submitted over 125 packages for certification or reciprocity with zero deficiencies. Managed and validated over 3,100 courses culminating in over 39,000 hours of training for the organization.
  • I manage and supervise the NREMT and state EMT certification and recertification, keeping all members fully qualified as EMT’s. As the Airfield Driving Program manager, I supervise and ensure correct and proper training and certification of assigned firefighters for three major active airfields located on Ft. Bragg, Pope AAF, Simmons and Mackall AAF. During a recent inspection of the Airfield Driving Program, we received an excellent rating.

Supervisory Firefighter/Station Captain - GS-0081-9

Department of the Army
04.2014 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview: Fire and Emergency Services–Fort Bragg
  • Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
  • Hours/Week: 72
  • I served as a Station Captain supervising members of the Fire and Emergency Services Division providing services over 53K active-duty soldiers and 14K civilian employees with a daily population of 300K each day, encompassing 251 sq. miles of response zones. Supervised structural and aircraft firefighting crews tasking them with rescue operations for a variety of buildings and response objectives. Supervised at times 19 personnel delegating to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Responsible for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response priorities while overseeing and supervising the largest contingent of fire and emergency services personnel on the installation at the GS-9 level while effectively and continually evaluating activities, programs, and functions. Served as landing zone supervisor for the department, attending meetings and scheduling requirements set forth for the fire operations division and the 18th Airborne Corp, Garrison, USASOC and Air Force units, accomplishing required mission utilizing personnel and equipment on standby at 3 major landing zones.

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Concentration - Fire/Rescue Executive Leadership

Waldorf University
Iowa City, IA
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2013

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficient in organization techniques
  • Strategic task management
  • Firefighting tactics
  • Emergency response planning
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Fire dynamics
  • Organizational time strategies
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Meticulous attention to specifics
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Structural firefighting
  • Emergency scene management
  • Leadership and supervision

Timeline

Fire Protection Specialist/Training Captain - GS-0081-9

Department of the Army
11.2019 - Current

Supervisory Firefighter/Station Captain - GS-0081-9

Department of the Army
04.2014 - 11.2018

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Concentration - Fire/Rescue Executive Leadership

Waldorf University

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

Federal Civilian Appraisals

Appraisal Date Rating

  • 01-June-2025 5- Outstanding
  • 04-April-2024 5-Outstanding
  • 31-March-2023 5-Outstanding
  • 31-March-2022 5-Outstanding
  • 31-March-2021 5-Outstanding
  • 31-March-2020 5-Outstanding

Awards

Time Off Award 06-2024, Performance Award 06-2024, Time Off Award 06-2023, Performance Award 06-2023, CPSE Michael J. Worthington Scholarship Award (Fire Officer Designation) 12-2022, Time Off Award 09-2022, Performance Award 09-2022, Time Off Award 09-2022, On the Spot Cash Award 04-2022, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander Coin of Excellence 10-2021, Performance Award 06-2021, Special Act / Service Award 06-2021

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