Chris Meador

Experience

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  Blackhawk Automotive Plastics

  Aug 2002 - Jul 2008

  Tool & Die Maker

  Performed maintenance, testing, and repair on plastic injection molds for the automotive industry. Primary production included interior and exterior cosmetic parts composed of thermoplastics and thermoset materials. Experience in bluing, fitting, and spotting mold cavities. Supportive experience in welding, robotic design, pneumatic and hydraulic design, and repair. Serviced all aspects of electrical heating and switching devices, mechanical interlock, and mold monitoring equipment. Specialized in emergency repair of damaged equipment. Manufacturing of one-off components in-house, saving thousands of dollars in productivity down-time. Show less

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  City of Oxford, Ohio

  Aug 2008 - now

  Fire captain/Shift commander

  Shift Captain assigned to oversee the operations of company 2. Provide the citizens and guests of Oxford, Oxford Twp. and Miami University with Paramedic level prehospital medical care, fire suppression services, hazard, and risk-reduction education, and fire prevention services. OFD is described as a “combination department” staffing full-time, part-time, and volunteer members.

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  Fairfield Township Fire Department

  Jul 2009 - now

  Lieutenant (part time)

  Assigned front line engine company officer. My company of 6 members is one of two staffed stations. Provide full-service fire and EMS, Public education, and fire prevention service. FTFD specializes in several disciplines aside from general fire suppression and EMS. These include public education, code enforcement, investigation, water and ice rescue, hazardous material mitigation.

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  Miami township Fire and EMS

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2016

  Firefighter/Paramedic (part time)

  Served the residents and guests of Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio through cutting-edge fire and emergency medical service. Perform all firefighter responsibilities related to prevention, suppression, and education. Perform unmatched pre-hospital emergency medical care consisting of the latest protocols and safety equipment.