Alex Rechkemmer
Moline,IL
Summary
Dedicated Fire Captain with more than 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the public service area. Strong qualifications in budgeting, personnel affairs, training, resource management, public safety, and emergency response. Well-developed leadership and analytical skills as evidenced by ability to continuously improve fire/rescue operations and emergency medical services. Reputation for strong work ethic and uncompromising devotion to service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department
10.2023 - Current
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through portable radios.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Preserved order and disciplined among subordinates and gives assignments and instructions.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
Fire Service Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institute
07.2022 - Current
- RIT Under Fire Instructor
- Fire Ground Company Officer Instructor
- Supervises and monitors students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observes and evaluates students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Presents lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Connects instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Works well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthening communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Firefighter / Paramedic
Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department
12.2013 - 10.2022
Flight Operations Specialist
United States Army National Guard
12.2008 - 12.2016
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Compiled data and prepared aviation operations and aviation safety reports.
- Processed local and cross-country flight clearances and checked accuracy of flight plans.
- Transmitted flight plans and arrival reports to flight and air traffic control centers.
- Maintained flight logs on incoming and outgoing flights and individual flights.
- Maximized efficiency by training new employees on company procedures and best practices.
- Created and implemented filing and organization practices for documents, reports and calendars.
- Posted and interpreted weather reports and decoded sequence reports.
- Adhered to safety procedures when managing logistics for pilot and ground crew.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IACertification - Paramedic
Scott Community College
Davenport, IA05.2014
Skills
- Staff Development & Leadership
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Firefighting Techniques
- Fire Prevention & Enforcement
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance
- Time & Resource Allocation
- Budget Planning & Management
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Coaching, Training & Mentoring
- Public Education Programs
Certification
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
- Iowa Department of Public Health Paramedic
- Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
- PEARS
- PHTLS
- Firefighter I & Firefighter II Certified
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Inspector 1
- Fire Instructor 1
- CPR/Healthcare Provider Certified
- Hazmat Technician
- Hazmat Incident Command
- Driver Operator - Pumper
- Driver Operator - Aerial
Professional References
Captain Matt Lawson
Bettendorf Fire Department
Phone: 563-349-7840
Lieutenant Shane Peitscher
Bettendorf Fire Department
Phone: 563-505-4443
Lieutenant Andy Sheehan
Bettendorf Fire Department
Phone: 563-676-6027
Timeline
Captain
Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department
10.2023 - Current
Fire Service Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institute
07.2022 - Current
Firefighter / Paramedic
Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department
12.2013 - 10.2022
Flight Operations Specialist
United States Army National Guard
12.2008 - 12.2016
No Degree - Fire Science
Ellsworth Community College
Certification - Paramedic
Scott Community College
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
- Iowa Department of Public Health Paramedic
- Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
- PEARS
- PHTLS
- Firefighter I & Firefighter II Certified
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Inspector 1
- Fire Instructor 1
- CPR/Healthcare Provider Certified
- Hazmat Technician
- Hazmat Incident Command
- Driver Operator - Pumper
- Driver Operator - Aerial
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