Joshua Tully

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1996 - Jan 2014

  Plan, organize, and direct all fire protection actions for Aircraft, Structural, and Wildland training scenarios and incidents. Analyze fire protection operations, determines trends and problems, and formulates corrective measures. Provide fire protection guidance, and coordinates fire protection support agreements and pre-incident plans with multiple agencies. Conduct and evaluations training on specialized Aircraft, Structural, and Wildland fire protection tools, equipment, and procedures. Perform inspections and organizational maintenance on fire protection vehicles, equipment, and protective clothing. Manage and operate fire alarm communications centers. Provide fire prevention guidance. Inspects facilities, and identifies fire hazards and deficiencies. Control and extinguish aircraft, structural, wildland, and miscellaneous fires. Establish an emergency operations incident command system. Preserve and protect emergency scene evidence. Investigate fires to determine origin and cause. Develop and submit yearly budget requests to the Fire Chief. Prepare and submit yearly performance reports for all subordinates assigned. Administer disciplinary measures and conflict resolution whenever needed. Show less Manages and executes the fire protection and emergency medical response missions for 3 - 32 person Airborne REDHORSE teams. Serve as the Lead Firefighter for 32 person Airborne Team used for rapid insertion into recently seized or remote airfields via Air Drop (Parachute), Air Insert (Helicopter), Air Landing Operations, or Overland Ground Convoy. Supervise teams of firefighters that specialize in aircraft crash rescue, structural fire operations, wildland firefighting operations, and remote emergency medicine at the intermediate level. Provide data for commanders concerning conditions and capabilities of personnel and equipment within the Area of Operations and Responsibility (AOR). Perform duties in a full spectrum threat environment. Operate and maintain air droppable/air insertable fire suppression vehicles, equipment, and specialized hand tools utilized during execution of mission duties. Interpret basic meteorological data, wind charts, temperatures, relative humidity, and weather forecasts specific to the region to create "Probable Conditions Report" used for airdrop missions and subsequently remote location. (Submitted reports were 100% accurate.) Oversee day to day operations of assigned firefighters. Prepare and submit yearly performance reports of all assigned firefighters. Prepare and submit yearly budget requests to the Flight Chief or Flight Commander. Advise Flight Commander on needs/requests for firefighting and medical training requirements. Show less Manage training program for 44 US Air Force Firefighters and 8 Korean National Firefighters. Develop and submit yearly training plan to Fire Chief. After approval, implements said training plan. Develop and submit yearly training budget to Fire Chief. Interface with higher headquarters personnel and coordinate short notice travel to unfilled training classes, which gives local/assigned firefighters a chance to attend top notch training. Manage/maintain communications of progress reports with Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command Fire Chief and training managers. Ensure yearly continuing education unit (CEU) requirements are fulfilled by all departmental employees. Supervise, train, and prepare military and civilian firefighters for emergency operations in a wartime/contingency environment. Fill in as Assistant Fire Chief for Operations (A/C Ops) whenever an A/C Ops is absent or on leave. Oversee day to day operations of shift personnel. Initiate/maintain command and control of on scene resources and personnel until incident stabilization and resolution is achieved. Provide immediate feedback to the Fire Chief and Fire Marshall on conditions and progress of incident mitigation. Execute duties as an Exercise Evaluation Team member. Plan, execute, and evaluate agency response during base wide full scale exercises. Show less Administer day to day details and activities at the fire station. Provide leadership and direction for various crew members assigned to station to ensure 100% response capability. Notify Assistant Chief of Operations of any condition that will affect department's emergency response capabilities. Administer corrective action and conflict resolution measures as needed. Prepare and submit yearly performance reports of all assigned personnel. Support Airborne REDHORSE mission and operations involving Air Force and allied aircraft at various Department of Defense contingency sites around the world. Provide 24 hour coverage for aircraft crash rescue operations, structural firefighting operations, wildland firefighting operations, and emergency medical services at an intermediate level in remote or austere locations. Provide initial/ongoing on site assessment of crash rescue/firefighting capabilities. Provide real-time assessment of existing airfield and equipment/infrastructure operational capabilities. Support combat operations involving short term bare base or forward operating locations and/or other major theater war missions at contingency operating locations, aerial ports, or "en-route" locations. Show less Supervises, at minimum, the development, training, and upgrade certification process of four apprentice firefighters. Prepares and submits yearly performance reports of all firefighters assigned. Responds with assigned vehicle and specialized equipment to aircraft, structural, wildland, hazardous materials, and medical emergencies. Isolates fire scenes to prevent further fire spread and ensure extinguishment, takes necessary precautions to prevent rekindling, and protects all evidence indicating source of ignition. Assumes incident command until relieved by a Senior Fire Official. Inspects and performs minor maintenance of assigned fire fighting vehicles, equipment, and personal protective clothing to ensure ready status. Leader/Member of Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Fire Protection Operations Team and prepares for short-notice worldwide deployments. Provides mutual aid response capabilities to off base agencies when requested. Show less Responsible for safe operation of all fire protection apparatuses and ensures safe transport of crew to and from emergency scenes. Respond to emergencies, determines approaches, and positions vehicles to provide optimum use of apparatus and equipment. Support firefighting and rescue operations through the operation of tools and equipment as directed. Develop skills and knowledge of fire hydraulics, hose lays, and pump operations. Perform preventive maintenance checks, functional vehicle tests, and first echelon operator maintenance as required. Show less Train for and executes firefighting duties during aircraft incidents, structural fire incidents, wildland fire incidents, and hazardous materials incidents. Respond to emergencies, performs firefighting functions through apparatus/pump operations, and supports rescue of personnel. Determine approaches and positions for vehicles to provide optimum fire control capabilities to crews. Responsible for proper wear of protective clothing, when combating fires, operates portable pumps, and breathing air supply unit, and other various portable firefighting equipment. Take responsibility for timely completion of all upgrade Career Development Courses. Train younger firefighters on expected duties and critical knowledge of tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure seamless integration into the team. Show less

  • District Chief/Group Lead

    Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Non Commissioned Officer in Charge, Airborne Firefighter Team

    Jun 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Assistant Fire Chief of Training

    May 2009 - May 2010

  • Station Chief/Airborne Firefighter

    Oct 2004 - May 2009

  • Fire Captain

    Apr 2002 - Oct 2004

  • Fire Protection Journeyman

    Apr 2001 - Apr 2002

  • Fire Protection Apprentice/Journeyman

    Jun 1996 - Mar 2001
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  PAE

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Firefighter, Lieutenant

  Implement the Fire Protection Plan and ensuring emergency response operations are conducted within the guidelines stipulated by the Disaster Preparedness Plan for McMurdo Station. Implement as assigned, the fire protection programs that conform to the United States Antarctic Program, including the operation of contract locations in Antarctica. Responsible for day-to-day operations or as directed by the Fire Captain. Conduct inspections and ensure the operations are conducted according to the Fire Department SOP's and NFPA guidelines. Ensure that emergency equipment under the control of the fire department is operational and in a state of readiness as determined by the Captain. Respond to and supervises on emergencies as necessary in accordance with the CEMP. Responsible for entering reports and documenting calls for service during the course of his/her shift. Responsible for daily entry of equipment, training data, and all department activities in Firehouse Software. Perform and supervise training of Fire Department personnel and fire safety training for the community. Show less

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  KBR, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Fire Officer, NR-EMT

  Manage day to day activities of assigned crew members. Ensure personnel operate safely both at an emergency scene, and during normal day to day operations. Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed and accurate. Oversee pump operations, and operations involving foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar firefighting equipment. Use a variety of special protective gear in situations where poisonous gases, radioactive materials, and hazardous biological products are involved. Perform daily preventive maintenance such as oil changes, replacing packing in pumps, and draining and flushing tanks, and otherwise ensuring that all equipment is in usable condition. Ensure assigned personnel remain current on all monthly training requirements as assigned by the Assistant Fire Chief of Training. Report to Assistant Fire Chief of Operations any potential manning shortfalls while creating shift schedules. Resolve personal issues to include mitigating any potential conflict between employees. Elevate issues to the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations if the issue cannot be resolved at lower levels. Collaborate with opposite shift counterparts to ensure full pass on of information in order to maintain seamless transitions at shift change and ensuring continuing project progression. Show less

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  CGH Global

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Fire Officer, NR-EMT

  Ensure 24 hour a day response capability of an assigned fire crew at a category 2 airfield. Oversee day to day activities of assigned crew members. Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed and accurate. Perform daily preventive maintenance such as oil changes, replacing packing in pumps, and draining and flushing tanks, and otherwise ensuring that all equipment is in usable condition. Ensure personnel operate safely both at an emergency scene, and during normal day to day operations. Oversee pump operations, and operations involving foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar firefighting equipment. Use a variety of special protective gear in situations where poisonous gases, radioactive materials, and hazardous biological products are involved. Ensure assigned personnel remain current on all monthly training requirements as assigned by the Assistant Fire Chief of Training. Report to Assistant Fire Chief of Operations any potential manning shortfalls while creating shift schedules. Resolve personal issues to include mitigating any potential conflict between employees. Elevates issues to the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations if the issue cannot be resolved at lower levels. Collaborate with opposite shift counterparts to ensure full pass on of information in order to maintain seamless transitions at shift change and ensuring continuing project progression. Provide training to shift personnel according to monthly training schedule on a variety of topics. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or Assistant Chief of Operations. Additional duties performed – Training Officer, Medical Officer, NFPA Safety Committee Member Show less

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  Security & Consulting

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  Interior/Exterior Security

  Provide security to clients at multiple venues both indoor and outdoor locations. Ensure patron security by maintaining awareness of surrounding crowds through the use of behavioral analysis and an understanding of human predatory psychology and aggressive human behavior. Maintain full awareness of important local events to keep abreast of reasoning for crowds to have a higher potential to engage in physical confrontations. Have an understanding and ability to de-escalate situations between patrons so as to maintain a nice, enjoyable atmosphere inside the venue. Show less

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  PAE

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Firefighter
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  URS Corporation, An AECOM Company

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2020

  Firefighter
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  Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

  Oct 2018 - now

  Mountain Rescue Team Member (Volunteer)
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  Amentum

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2021

  Firefighter
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  Mission Support and Test Services, LLC

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Principle Emergency Response Specialist

    Jun 2024 - now

  • FPS Tech & Firefighter

    Sept 2021 - May 2024