Brian J. Ward
770-601-8045   FireServiceSLT@yahoo.com
 

Qualifications

• NPQ Instructor I, II & III      NPQ Hazardous Materials Technician
• Management I & II                 NPQ Fire and Life Safety Educator I
• Administration I                     NPQ/FDSOA Incident Safety Officer
• NPQ Firefighter I & II           GCFD 1403- Live Fire Instructor
• Georgia NPQ Evaluator          NPQ Fire Officer I & II
• Georgia Smoke Diver #741    NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700 & 800

Education

• University of Cincinnati Fire Safety and Technology Engineering Bachelors Degree
• EMI: Professional Development Series
• Associate of Applied Fire Science, Gwinnett Technical College
• Firefighter/EMT Diploma, Gwinnett Technical College
• Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services (GCFES) Acting Officer School
• GCFES Relief Driver School
• EMT-I, Central Georgia Technical College, Macon, GA.
• GCFES Recruit School

Speaking Experience

• Metro Atlanta FOOLS Firefighter Survival Weekend
• FireHouse Central
• Fully Resolved: Preventing LODD's in Training with Georgia Fire Academy
• Gwinnett County Leadership and Safety Conference
• Southwest Georgia Fire Chiefs Association Firefighter Survival Seminar
• Metro Atlanta Firefighters Conference
• Georgia Fire Chiefs and Firefighters Association Joint Conference August 2010
• Various departments and military installations

Awards

• 2010 National Seal of Excellence for Leadership and Safety in the Fire Service (National Fallen Firefighters Foundation/Everyone Goes Home)
• 2010 Top 20 CTBS Instructors (NFFF/EGH)
• 2009 Distinguished Service Award
• 2009 FDIC Instructor of the Year Nomination
• 2008 National Association of Counties Achievement Award
• Fire Department Management
• 2008 Firefighter of the Year Award

Experience

• Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services (Career Dept.)   July 2004-Current

In my tenure with GCFES I have ascended through the ranks to Training Officer for Recruit School and then to Training Officer with the Career Development Division. My roles at training encompassed coordinating the promotional classes for approximately 850 personnel within my department from first year firefighters to District Chiefs. I have developed, teach, and/or schedule Incident Safety Officer, Building Construction, Crew Resource Management, Instructor I, II, and III, Acting Officer, Acting Captain, Acting Battalion Chief and Lateral Academy (Fast Track Program for experienced firefighters). I currently serve as a Driver/Engineer for Truck and Engine Company 4. I also serve on the Gwinnett County Fire Academy Task Force and previously served on the technical rescue team.

• Centerville Fire and Rescue Services  (Combination Dept.)   March 2004-July 2004

During my time with Centerville, which is a combination department, I served as a paid Firefighter/First Responder. I was allowed to begin implementing a Fire Prevention and Education program for the city. While with Centerville I attended continuous training opportunities at the Georgia Fire Academy to educate myself.

• City of Gray Volunteer Fire Department (Volunteer Dept)   March 2003-Present

I began my career as a volunteer firefighter where I was fortunate to be at a very proactive department that encouraged school and training. This is where my enthusiasm for the job began and I started to obtain certifications and extra schooling. I currently serve as the Training Officer for the City of Gray.

Organizations/Positions

• FDIC: HOT Logistics Assistant
• AFG Peer Review Panelist
• Honeywell: Advisory Council
• Executive Director of Gwinnett County Leadership and Safety Conference
• Featured articles in Fire Engineering website and magazine
• Featured articles in Everyone Goes Home Newsletter
• Product Staff for FireRescue1.com
• International Society of Fire Service Instructors
• Membership Task Force Co-Chair
• Blog Columnist
• Metro Atlanta Training Officers Association
• Chairman 2009
• Vice-Chairman 2008
• Fire Department Safety Officers Association
• Certified Incident Safety Officer: Fire Suppression
• Founder of FireServiceSLT.com
• Metro Atlanta FOOLS
• Georgia State Firefighters Association
• Georgia Smoke Divers Association
• Adjunct Instructor
• Everyone Goes Home State of Georgia Advocate
• Courage To Be Safe Trainer
• Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
• Subject Matter Expert on Fire Officer I-IV
• Oversight Committee for NPQ State Accreditation