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George Byrd

Diamond

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Long Beach Fire Department, adept in personnel management and large truck operation. Excelled in roles requiring the ability to mentor teams and manage resources efficiently. Skilled in public relations and computer usage, consistently achieving goals through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Fire Chief

Long Beach Fire Depatment
02.2005 - 11.2024

Assistant Fire Chief (2019-2024)

- Fire Station maintenance

- Fire Apparatus maintenance

- Grant writing

- Personnel and mentoring

- Civil Service representative


Battalion Chief (2017-2019)

- Led 12-man shift working 48 hour shift

- Mentoring and training firefighters

- Writing or approving all run reports

- On-scene command


Lieutenant (2015-2019)

- Led 3 or 4 man station working 48 hour shift

- Mentoring and training firefighters

- Writing run reports

- On-scene command when Battalion Chief not present


Driver/Operator (2010-2015)

- Drive and Operate Fire Engine or Ladder Truck

- Writing run reports when Lieutenant not present

- Assume Leadership duties when Lieutenant not present


Firefighter (2005-2010)

- Firefighting

- Medical

- Public Service





Warehouse Clerk

Solar Supply
01.2004 - 01.2005

- Utilized forklift and other warehouse equipment to load and

unload pallets and containers

- Counter sales

Facility Manager

Diversified Computer Consultants
02.1998 - 02.2003

- Maintained classrooms for advanced software training

- Loaded software for different training classes

- Provided assistance and refreshments for training students

Head Golf Professional

Tchefuncta Country Club
02.1993 - 02.1998

- Led instructional clinics for various skill levels, helping

participants refine their technique and improve overall

performance on course play.

- Promoted and organized tournaments for additional club

revenue

- Purchasing, inventory and pro shop sales

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS

No Degree - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

High School Diploma -

Long Beach High School
Long Beach, MS
05-1982

Skills

    - Personnel management

    - Purchasing

    - Inventory

    - Large truck operation

    - Computer skills

    - Self-starter

    - Public relations

Timeline

Assistant Fire Chief

Long Beach Fire Depatment
02.2005 - 11.2024

Warehouse Clerk

Solar Supply
01.2004 - 01.2005

Facility Manager

Diversified Computer Consultants
02.1998 - 02.2003

Head Golf Professional

Tchefuncta Country Club
02.1993 - 02.1998

No Degree - Business Administration

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

No Degree - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

High School Diploma -

Long Beach High School
George Byrd