Robert Borker

Experience

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  City of Kingman - Kingman Fire Department

  Aug 1999 - Nov 2022

  Fire Officer / Captain - Paramedic - Retired

  Coordinate with outside agencies during multiple alarms to ensure positive outcomes. Train, evaluate, and coach staff, ensuring all personnel meet requirements for performance of their duties. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports verifying proper medical / fire incident reporting documentation. Demonstrates sound tactical decision making and leadership, ensuring compliance with policies and protocols maintaining the safety of personnel and the public alike. Often assigned as the shift Battalion Chief duties overseeing the emergency and non-emergent management of all on-duty personnel. HIGHLIGHTS:• Recipient of numerous awards including; Life Safety Rescue Commendation, and Engine Company of the Year. Recognized multiple times for Valor and Courage. • Recipient of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona - President’s Award for outstanding service and dedication.• Chaired the Kingman Fire Department Steering Committee to identify operational direction and priorities for the department.• Serves as member of Peer Support Team to identify and support mental health concerns in fellow firefighters and emergency personnel.• Training Committee member responsible for assisting in, modifying, and applying the annual training plan and schedule. Member of Promotional Committee responsible for assisting in development and implementation of guidelines and minimum standards for promotion, as well as testing and oral board panels.• Serve as a team lead and mentor for career advancement and professional development of personnel.• 10 years of regular operation in the shift Battalion Chief’s position Show less

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  United Professional Firefighters of Kingman

  Feb 2002 - Feb 2022

  Union Officer

  Managed Union operations for 85 firefighters across 3 Departments. Supervised executive staff, manage budgets, and prepare financial reports. Participated in bargaining negotiations, represented members in grievance, disciplinary, and administrative hearings, while directing initiatives and activities to drive Union membership. Presided over meetings, protected the rights of all members, and ensured safe operating environments for all personnel. Organized education events and managed fire board member election campaigns. Show less

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  Eastern Gateway Community College

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2024

  Adjunct Professor
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  Hualapai Nation Fire and EMS

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  Battalion Chief - Training and Safety

  Duties include planning, implementing, and monitoring all department trainings. Responsible for advanced and specialized training to department personnel. In charge of assessing training needs and addressing deficiencies in service delivery and training. Through evaluation and consultation, formulates training plans, department budgets, and implementation of a comprehensive in-service training programs. Provide new employee orientation for department personnel. Responds to emerging incidents and assumes the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) or becomes the incident commander. Works closely with the fire chief in setting the strategic plan, as well as programs and policies. Currently serve as the department health and safety officer and collaborates with the EMS battalion Chief in matters of EMS training.HIGHLIGHTS• Designed and created the annual training plan and emergency response model• Built the departments strategic plan• Fostered relationships with Tribal council members • Serve as the Health and Safety Officer for the organization Show less

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  Yavapai College

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director - Fire Science

  Director of the Fire Science Program at Yavapai College. Yavapai College provides an Associate of Arts degree in the field of Fire Science and offers several certificates programs in Driver Operator, Company Officer, Community Risk Reduction and Basic Firefighter. The fire science division holds several fire academy’s each year where students learn from industry experts. I work with and lead a team of fantastic, passionate instructors where student engagement, success, and learning are a top priority. The Yavapai College Fire Science Division leads the industry providing top tier training and education. We provide an emphasis in mental health, wellness, and cancer reduction for firefighters. https://www.yc.edu/v6/schools/cate/fire.html Show less