Joseph Rock
Chesapeake
Summary
Dynamic Fire Captain with extensive experience at the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department, recognized for enhancing firefighter safety and developing innovative training programs. Proven leadership in crafting effective fire suppression strategies and mentoring new recruits. A published contributor and skilled instructor, adept at tailoring training to diverse learning styles while fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City Of Virginia Beach Fire Department
10.2010 - Current
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Crafted and executed fire suppression strategies that minimized damage to property and environment.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
Fire Instructor
ReaL Fire Training
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Assessed trainee needs and learning styles, tailoring instructional approaches to meet the diverse requirements of each individual.
- Kept current on industry trends and advancements, integrating new information into course materials for an up-to-date curriculum.
- Enhanced trainee performance by providing individualized feedback and coaching on their techniques and strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-1999
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency medical response
- Training and development
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Incident command
- Performance monitoring
- Performance evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team members in the development of Operational Playbooks.
- Collaborated with team members in the development of our current fire suppression attack package
- Published Fire Engineering online contributor in 2024
- Co-lead of the "C" Shift Leadership Development Group
- Author of the Virginia Beach Fire Department's Hoarding House Guidelines
- Author of the Virginia Beach Fire Department's Search and Rescue Manual
- Lead Instructor and facilitator of the Virginia Beach Fire Department's Ladder Academy
- Administrator of the Truck Town Fire Training Facebook page with 10,000+ followers
- Current member of the Ladder Company In Service Cadre
- Current member of the Response Matrix Committee
- Current Command SIMS team member
- Current FTI for recruits and incumbents
- Lead in getting the approval of Carhartt jackets for personnel
- Team leader for Rescue Challenge
- Former Captain with the Technical Rescue Team 2011-2018
- Former VATF-2 Rescue Specialist 2011-2018
Timeline
Fire Instructor
ReaL Fire Training
08.2015 - 10.2022
Fire Captain
City Of Virginia Beach Fire Department
10.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Old Dominion University
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