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1 W I L L I A M M. G U L B R A N D S E N SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Nationally Accredited Chief Fire Officer Center for Public Safety Excellence Fire Chief, Fire Officer, Firefighter, Paramedic, Educational Program Manager EMS & Fire Science Instructor, Independent Consultant to Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, Baccalaureate in Public Administration, A.S. in E.M.S. Management, A.S. in Fire Science Technology-Administration National Fire Academy - Executive Development Program and numerous other courses. Thirty Five years Fire-Rescue & E. M. S. experience, State of Florida FIRE CHIEF OF THE YEAR 2007 / 08 EDUCATION FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Baccalaureate in Public Administration Boca Raton, Fl. Graduated with honors from an extensive curriculum covering Federal, State & Municipal Management, Urban Planning, Governmental Fiscal Procedures, Public Sector Law, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Supervision. Majored in Human Resource Management with a final research and internship project on the Assessment Center Process in the Fire Service. PALM BEACH COMMUMITY COLLEGE Lake Worth, Fl. Associate in Fire Science Technology Graduated with honors from a diverse curriculum including Fire Administration, Methods & Techniques of Instruction, Fire Prevention, Fire Apparatus & Equipment, Strategies in Emergency Management, Applied Fire Service Hydraulics, Building Construction, Plans Interpretation, Fire & Arson Investigation, Codes & Standards and Hazardous Materials Technician II. Associate in Emergency Medical Services Management 1984 Graduated with honors from a diverse curriculum including the Paramedic Program, Anatomy & Physiology, Personnel Management & Supervision, Microbiology, Chemistry and Medical Terminology. NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY Emmitsburg, Md. Command Considerations for Terrorism Incidents / NIMS Leading & Managing in a Changing Environment Wildland / Urban Interface Fire Management & Tactics High Rise Incident Management & Tactical Operations Executive Fire Officer Program Executive Development Managing Company Tactical Operations Tactics Incident Safety Officer Organizational Leadership III Supervisory Success Firefighter Health & Safety E. C O U N T Y R D W I L D W O O D, F L O R I D A P H O N E F A X

2 Education - continued FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Hurricane / Emergency Planning G FLORIDA FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION University of Florida Emergency Services Leadership Institute Organizational Management Program Four Module Program Personal Qualities, Leadership & the Organization October 2006 Marketing and Media Relations March 2007 Department Management June 2007 Human Resources and Labor Relations January 2008 NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS-700, IS-100, IS-300, IS-400, IS-800 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2002 Present SUMTER COUNTY B.O.C.C. Bushnell, Fl. Fire Chief Director of Fire Rescue Services This area s first countywide Fire Chief, reporting directly to the County Administrator, I was selected to unify ten separate fire departments into one countywide fire service agency. Successfully consolidated services overseeing operations of ten fire stations and approximately 150 personnel. Wrote and implemented the County s first standardized S.O.G. and Policy Manual for Fire Service. Initiated Fire Rescue BLS/First Response for EMS calls countywide and the implementation of non-emergency transport services. Awarded and managed over $ 4.2 million in Federal Grant programs, including the FEMA AFG Grant program in less than 8 years. These funds provided for: New & upgraded SCBA countywide with individual masks for each member, New turn-out and protective gear from helmets to boots for each member, Hazardous materials and special operations equipment, Thermal imaging cameras in each battalion the first ever in the county, New fire equipment and apparatus from hoses and nozzles to a completely equipped new Engine / Tanker meeting full N.F.P.A. compliance. In 2005, awarded a FEMA FIRES Grant of $331,000 for a Mobile Fire Training / Flashover Simulator. Implemented Firefighter Basic Training in a partnership with Lake-Sumter Community College, and trained over 100 First Responders. Wrote the job descriptions for two new key positions: Working with the County s H-R Coordinator, created and filled the position of Deputy Chief Administration to oversee Fire Prevention and Training. In June 2005, again working with H-R created and filled the position of Deputy Chief Operations through the County s first Assessment Center process. Both positions report directly to the Fire Chief.

3 Professional Experience continued Developed a standardized specification for quick-attack foam and rescue trucks, placing three of these units into service. Placed into service the County s first Aerial Truck, a refurbished 95 Sutphen Aerial Platform and a new mobile air compressor / cascade unit for SCBA and breathing air. Developed the first five-year capital improvement plan for fire stations and fire apparatus for Sumter County Fire Rescue. This has resulted in 6 new standardized Engines and 5 new standardized Tankers added to the fleet in Working with consulting firms hired by the County, formulated and implemented Fire Service Impact Fees and Strategic Planning THE JTS ASSOCIATION Bradenton, Fl. Senior Associate Project Manager An independent training and consulting firm to Fire Rescue, EMS, Police and Public Safety agencies. As Senior Associate, I am responsible for program development designed specifically for individual agency s needs. Services offered include Assessment Centers for promotions and new employees, Driver Operator/Engineer training, EMS Supervisor Assessments, Fire Rescue Strategic & Tactical training as well as salary & compensation studies, Apparatus Specification assistance and Fire Station location planning and development. The JTS Association works with agencies of all sizes. My involvement since accepting the position with Sumter County has been limited to test item development and review /11/01 PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE P.B.C. Fl. Coordinator Paramedic Program Director Staff position responsible for the management and direction of the Paramedic Certificate and A.S. degree educational programs. During my tenure PBCC offered this course on two campuses, with an enrollment of approx. 110 students combined. An estimated 100 students graduated during my year as the Paramedic Director. Responsibilities included but are not limited to; curriculum development, test and evaluation tool development, instructor recruitment & selection, budget, management and purchasing. Other duties; student recruitment & selection, text & resource material research, liaison with the program s Medical Director and various administrators of the EMS agencies serving Palm Beach County. Student counseling and advisement, problem resolution, team building, interfacing with accreditation boards and the various regulatory agencies which approve a pre-hospital Paramedic level EMS educational program in the State of Florida BOYNTON BEACH FIRE RESCUE Boynton Beach, Fl. Battalion Chief Operations Commander Chief Officer overseeing Fire & EMS operations on a daily basis. Command Officer In Charge of major incidents, responsible for staffing, operations and training for a battalion comprised of 3- ALS/Engine Companies, 3-ALS/EMS Rescue Companies, 1-Aerial

4 Professional Experience continued Platform Truck Company, 1-Brush/Squad Unit and 1-Special Operations Unit. Battalion Chief Professional Development Division Chief Officer responsible for recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, testing, promotional processes and continuing education for all personnel through the rank of Battalion Chief. Budgetary responsibility for this division and other areas as assigned including: Capital Improvement Projects, Service Area Contracts & Capital Purchase Plan Projection. Captain Training Division Senior Officer in charge of training, promotions and hiring. Developed and implemented Assessment Center criteria for promotion. Worked on inter-agency teams, helped to design county-wide recruitment and entrylevel testing and physical ability standards, as well as county-wide ICS - IMS procedures and Passport Accountability. Training Officer Designed and implemented Firefighter I, II, III, a criterion based testing and advancement program following the guidelines of N.F.P.A and the Civil Service Rules of the City of Boynton Beach. Designed and delivered in-house courses for continuing education in EMS and Fire Suppression courses. Driver Operator Shift Firefighter / Driver position responsible for technical fireground operations of fire suppression apparatus. Frequently functioning as Acting Lieutenant, company officer in charge of a fire station including a BLS/ Engine Company and an ALS/EMS Rescue Unit. Firefighter / Paramedic Shift Firefighter / Paramedic responsible for the applied knowledge, skills and abilities in pre-hospital ALS/Emergency Medical Care including; Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Life Support, invasive techniques including intubation, intravenous access, administration of emergency medications, E.K.G. interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion and cardiac pacing. Frequently functioned as Paramedic Officer, the shift supervisor responsible for the EMS operations of 3 ALS/Emergency Medical Response Units and 2 BLS/Engine Companies ROYAL PALM BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT R.P.B. Fl. (At that time this was a Combination Municipal Fire Rescue Department, since consolidated into Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Battalion 2) Lieutenant / Paramedic Shift Command Officer in Charge of emergency operations and responsible for 2-ALS/EMS Response Transport Units, 2-Engine Companies, 2- Brush/Wildland Response Units, staffed by career and volunteer on-call personnel. Firefighter / Paramedic - Primarily responsible for the applied knowledge,

5 Professional Experience continued Skills and abilities in pre-hospital ALS/Emergency Medical Care including; Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Life Support, invasive techniques including intubation, intravenous access, administration of emergency medications, E.K.G. interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion and cardiac pacing WEST PALM BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT W.P.B., Fl. Fire Medic II Lead Firefighter / Paramedic supervising a three member crew assigned to an ALS/Fire Rescue Unit. Leadership, supervisory responsibility, administrative and compensation equal to an Engine Company Lieutenant. Fire Medic Firefighter / Paramedic responsible for the applied knowledge, skills and abilities in pre-hospital ALS/Emergency Medical Care including: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Life Support, invasive techniques including intubation, intravenous access, administration of emergency medications, E.K.G. interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion and cardiac pacing. Firefighter After completion of Basic Firefighter Training, was assigned to Engine Co. 1-A, the busiest engine company in the City of West Palm Beach, the largest city in Palm Beach County. Trained as acting Driver / Engineer on the Class A Engines and 85 Aerial Platform Truck assigned to W.P.B. Fire Station # 1, within my first year of employment. Maintained firefighter certification and functioned as same throughout paramedic training and assignment. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Currently serve on the Firefighters Safety & Health Committee of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and the Florida Fire Marshal s Task Force on Firefighter Safety in Training. Florida Certified Firefighter, Florida Certified Paramedic. American Heart Association B.L.S., A.C.L.S. & P.A.L.S. E.V.O.C. Instructor. Certified Fire Officer Assessor O Leary & Associates, and The JTS Association, Hazardous Materials First Response-Instructor, Florida Certified Firefighting Standards Instructor, Florida Certified Fire Instructor III PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS International Association of Fire Chiefs, Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Florida Association of Fire Inspectors and Investigators, National Fire Protection Association, National Society of Executive Fire Officers, Phi Kappa Phi - Florida Atlantic University, Florida Association of EMS Educators, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, Fire Training Officers Association of the Palm Beaches, Fire Chiefs Association of Palm

6 Professional Memberships - continued Beach County (formerly), Fire Chief s Association of Lake and Sumter Counties (currently) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Fire Advisory Board Lake-Sumter Community College Fire Advisory Board Palm Beach Community College (former member) A district-wide committee to oversee the orderly and effective transition of all Fire Rescue educational programs from the School District, Vo- Tech Centers and State Fire College into Community College The Historical Society of Sumter County Florida Sheriff s Association Honorary Member Board of Directors Exchange Club of Boynton / Delray Past President - Exchange Club of Boynton / Delray A national civic organization dedicated to promoting Americanism and the Prevention of Child Abuse Numerous fund raisers and activities to support the Dick Webber / Exchange Club Center to Prevent Child Abuse Past President The Fire Training Officers of the Palm Beaches During my tenure this association produced and implemented an countywide inter-department Incident Command System for Palm Beach County and a county-wide Personnel Accountability System Past State President The E.M.T. & Paramedic Society of Florida Scoutmaster / Asst. Scoutmaster B.S.A. Troop Wellington, Florida AWARDS RECEIVED Chief Fire Officer CFO Designation 2009 Center for P.S. Excellence Fire Chief of the Year 2007 / 08 State of Florida

7 Awards Received continued Tornado Management Team 2007 Board of Sumter County Commissioner Florida Fire Chief of the Year 2007 Florida Fire Chiefs Association City Manager s Commendation City of Boynton Beach Distinguished Service Hurricane Season 04 Sumter County Fire Rescue Presidential Protection Assignment 04/ Host Agency U.S. Secret Service Firefighter of the Year City of Boynton Beach Fire-Medic Employee of the Year 1977 City of West Palm Beach Program Excellence The National Exchange Club Phi Kappa Phi Florida Atlantic University Phi Theta Kappa Palm Beach Community College Club Excellence The National Exchange Club Troop Meritorious Service Award Boy Scouts of America INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE First Aid & Personal Safety First Responder HIV & Bloodborne Pathogens Haz-Mat Level I Awareness Emergency Medical Technician Basic Trauma Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support Fire Service Building Construction Fire Service Strategies & Tactics Fire Service Company Officer Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Fire Service Administration Fire Service ICS/IMS Basic E.K.G. Interpretation Paramedic Program Functioned as the Lead Instructor or Adjunct Faculty for all of the above courses through Palm Beach Community College or the School District of Palm Beach County, depending on which agency was responsible for the course. Instructing in Florida from 1978 to present. Adjunct Faculty Lake Sumter Community College Present

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