Lance Calkins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fire Chief at Albany Fire Department

  • Education

    • Emergency management institute

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      Course Completed:-IS 235 Emergency Planning-IS 242 Effective Communications-IS 393 Hazard Mitigation-IS 57 Continuity of Operations-L 950 All-Hazards Incident Commander-NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader

    • National fire academy

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      Course Completed:-Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Threat-The Community and Fire Threat-Applications of Fire Research-Fire Protection Structures and Systems Design-Fire Prevention Organization and Management-Advanced Fire Administration-Disaster and Fire Defense Planning-Managerial Issues in Hazardous Material-Fire Service Communication-Leadership I- Strategies for Company Success-Managing Tactical Operations-Incident Command for Structural… Show more Course Completed:-Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Threat-The Community and Fire Threat-Applications of Fire Research-Fire Protection Structures and Systems Design-Fire Prevention Organization and Management-Advanced Fire Administration-Disaster and Fire Defense Planning-Managerial Issues in Hazardous Material-Fire Service Communication-Leadership I- Strategies for Company Success-Managing Tactical Operations-Incident Command for Structural Collapse Show less

    • Cogswell college

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) fire management
    • Grand canyon university

      2010 - 2012
      Master of science (m.s.) leadership
    • San joaquin delta college

      1983 - 1985
      Associate of arts (a.a.) fire science/paramedic
  • Experience

    • City of stockton

      Jan 1989 - Jan 2012

      Coordinated EMS training/certification for all fire department employees; monitored performance of emergency medical operations and developed quality improvement plans for patient care and treatment; developed and updated policies and standards regarding EMS education and training requirements; coordinated Infectious Disease program; served as department representative on local and state EMS committees; oversaw Metropolitan Medical Response plan, Citizen Emergency Response Team, and Medical Reserve Core; Special Operations Manager for Hazmat, USAR, Water Rescue, SWAT/TEMS Paramedic programs Show less

      • Deputy Fire Chief II, Administration

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      • Deputy Fire Chief I, Operations

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      • Deputy Fire Chief I, Fire Marshal

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      • Division Chief, EMS/Special Operations

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      • Division Chief, ISO

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      • Battalion Chief

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      • Captain

        Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
      • Firefighter/Paramedic

        Jan 1989 - Jan 1997
    • Medi-flight of northern california

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2007
      Flight paramedic

      Provided emergency helicopter transport of patients; educated emergency responders relative to "called for" services; administered medical treatment to patients in hospital emergency room environment; participated in yearly training at specialty hospitals; Team member and participant in extensive EMS in over 8 central California counties involving hospitals, fire departments, and ambulance personnel

    • City of stockton

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2013
      Deputy fire chief ii, operations and personnel

      Responsible for all emergency response operations within City and contract Fire Districts; supervise over 160 line personnel and 6 Battalion Chiefs; Emergency Communications, Division of Training, Emergency Medical Services, Office of Emergency Services; manage and maintain all fire facilities, apparatus, and equipment; responsible for all disciplinary issues.

    • Albany fire department

      Aug 2013 - now
      Fire chief
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • California certified chief officer

      California state fire marshal
    • Certified fire officer

      California state fire marshal
    • Certified hazmat technician

    • Hazmat incident commander

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Heart Walk Committee Member

      Issued by S. J. County Heart Association
      S. J. County Heart AssociationAssociated with Lance Calkins
    • Board Member

      Issued by United Way of San Joaquin County
      United Way of San Joaquin CountyAssociated with Lance Calkins
    • Board Member

      Issued by Community Center for the Blind
      Community Center for the BlindAssociated with Lance Calkins
    • Board Member

      Issued by Ombudsman of San Joaquin County
      Ombudsman of San Joaquin CountyAssociated with Lance Calkins
    • Board Member

      Issued by Rotary, North Stockton Chapter
      Rotary, North Stockton ChapterAssociated with Lance Calkins
    • Alumni and Previous VP of Board

      Issued by Leadership Stockton
      Leadership StocktonAssociated with Lance Calkins