Jeff Pollard

Experience

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  Appvion, Inc. (formerly Appleton Papers Inc.)

  Mar 1977 - Jul 2014

  Design 10, Flex-B - ASRS Operator (Retired)

  Primarily responsible for the material handling needs for the Appleton Plant including various coaters, rewinders and sheeters processing Thermal brand and NCR brand carbonless rolls and sheets. Other duties include the operation and management of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at the Appleton Plant.Other activities and responsibilities over the years include:Design 10/ASRS Training and Safety Coordinator - 2009-presentWorkforce Implementation Leader – 2007- 2010Union Shop Steward – Local 469 – 1990- 2004Executive Board Member – Local 469 – 1993- 2004Health and Safety Steering Committee - 2000 -2009 and 1983-1992Relief Supervisor - 1979 - 1989Participation in various committees, sub-groups, task forces, focus groups, quality circles, workforce redesign and workforce restructuring, TPM, 5S and numerous Kaizan events resulting in over $250,000 savings Show less

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  Freedom Vol. Fire Company

  Jul 1989 - Jan 2008

  Responsible for conducting the semi-annual Fire Safety Property Inspections for commercial and multi-family residential properties in the Town of FreedomPromoted, developed and provided various Fire Safety Public Education programsLead Inspector directing the activities and providing training and direction for two to four other inspectorsDrafted and implemented various Fire Protection Ordinances to improve the overall safety for town residents and visitorsProvide local acceptance testing for Fire Protection Systems and Alarm and Detection SystemsMember of the Fox Valley Fire Inspectors Group Show less

  • Company Training Officer

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2008

  • Lead Fire Inspector

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  • Company Safety Officer

    Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  • Fire Inspector

    Jul 1989 - Dec 1996
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  WISCONSIN STATE FIRE INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION

  Jan 1995 - Oct 2019

  • President

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Interim - First Vice President

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Parliamentarian

    Jan 1995 - Oct 2017
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  Town of Freedom

  Mar 2004 - now

  Emergency Management Director

  As the Director of Emergency Operations I oversee and direct emergency operations including disaster response, recovery and mitigation. As part of the job responsibilities I provide training for the emergency operations group on the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Emergency Operations Management, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Assessment and Information Management.Other duties include budgeting, purchasing, and the bi-annual review of the Town's Emergency Operations Plan. The position requires the ability to work closely with County and State Emergency Management personnel for planning, training, and disaster management. Show less

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  Freedom Vol. Fire Company

  Jan 2009 - now

  Operations Management:Managed Fire Department operations including emergency response, maintenance, training, fire property inspections and fire investigations.Established a regular officers meeting and agendaAdministration:Responsible for budgeting proposals, purchasing recommendations and requisitionsCompleted and forwarded the necessary reports and certifications including NFIRS, and 2% duesDefined the requirements to meet or exceed OSHA, NFPA 1500 and DSPS 330 Health and Safety standards for firefighters including the standardized compliance testing for PPE inspection and maintenance, fit testing, air quality, and SCBA inspection and care.Reviewed and implemented Federal and State Labor law requirements and standards for private companiesStaff Development and Training:Mentored and coached members in professional development and skills trainingRecruitment and Retention:Realized a 20% increase in membershipHuman Resources:Defined and developed formal job descriptions and job duties for all positions. Developed a member handbook defining the company's and firefighters responsibilitiesImplemented a standardized process for administering new applicationsProject Management:Advocated for a minimum standard of Firefighter 1 certification for all members Created a Driver Training Program for new department members that meets NFPA professional qualificationsImplemented a medical screening process for new members that meets the medical qualifications for firefightersDesigned and implemented Automatic Aid Agreements and Backup Aid Agreements with neighboring departmentsCoordinated the development of local ordinances resulting in a 70% reduction of destructive wildland and grass firesSuccessful AFG grant recipient in 2004 and 2007 for PPE and SCBAs Show less

  • Fire Inspection - Advisor to Inspection Bureau

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Fire Chief (Retired)

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2013
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  First In Safety Fire Inspection Services, LLC

  Jun 2014 - now

  Company Owner

  First in Safety Fire Inspection Services, LLC encompasses several different aspects of the safety and training field. First and foremost we provide Commercial Fire Inspection Services to small communities in Northeast Wisconsin. Following State of Wisconsin guidelines we provide commercial, industrial, business and multi-family fire inspection services to regional municipalities and fire department that do not have the resources or training. Bi-annual fire safety property visits are conducted on-sight with recommendations made to the business property owners and managers for the purpose of correcting unsafe conditions liable to cause fire. Reports are filed through the authority having jurisdiction with the proper follow-up as needed.Other services provided are Safety Training and Consulting for Small Businesses, Emergency Planning for Small Businesses, Emergency Planning and Management for Small Communities, and Basic Lean Manufacturing techniques to promote more efficient and effective operations and Team Building. Each of these services is directed towards and designed specifically towards the small business owner or the small communities that do not have the time, staffing or resources to coordinate and organize such endeavors. Services include researching and developing specific programs to meet the needs of the company or organization, developing and providing the supporting training programs and providing the necessary documentation to support the organization’s safety and training goals. Show less