Steven Booke

Experience

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  East Brunswick Fire District #1, O.B.V.F.D.

  Dec 1990 - now

  Ex-Chief

  Current position is Ex-Chief / FF. Positions held in the department: Secretary, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, Asst. Chief & Chief of DepartmentResponding to a variety of emergencies such as fires, accidents, haz-mat, distress calls, water & ice rescues and alarms. Training both in house and through academies and other departments hosting classes. All training is a large variety as well, consisting of hands on and class room. DUTIES AS CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT:The Fire Chief maintains the management and discipline of the fire department designed to provide fire protection for persons and property; does other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of methods of fighting various types of fires.Knowledge of the use of firefighting equipment and apparatus.Knowledge of the location of schools, large buildings, streets, fire and life hazards in the municipality. Knowledge of the types of communication available for departmental use. Knowledge of procedures likely to be effective in enlisting support of fire preventative measures. Ability to analyze and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures, and to apply them to specific situations and cases.Ability to make and balance a yearly budget for operations, equipment, training, maintenance and emergency allocation for the department Ability to supervise the maintenance and repair of fire department equipment. Ability to note and initiate action and to obtain new/improved equipment, materials, and supplies. Ability to remain calm/decisive/alert in emergency situations. Ability to supervise and command the efficient performance of firefighters and the use of equipment and apparatus at any rescue, fire or other emergency scene. Ability to identify hazards and violations of fire laws to be brought to the attention of the fire official. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports. Show less

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  Milltown Police Dept

  Jan 1994 - Aug 2020

  Part-Time Police Dispatcher

  Answer emergency and non-emergency calls via 911 and regular phone line. Assist public with walk in complaints and/or reports. Monitors several radios and its traffic at the same time. Prioritize response to a vast variety of calls. Send appropriate resources to general public, public safety personnel and other agencies in need. Direct contact with police officers on the road, providing them with information from NCIC, NJ-CJIS, NJ- ATS/ACS and NJ DV registry. Assisting police officers in obtaining information from these resources for their investigations and arrests, along with running CCH information. Creating and maintaining records of all incidents which occur. Monitoring the NCIC based APB-Trax message broadcasts. Show less

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  Jamesburg Police Hdqrs

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Police Dispatcher
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  South Brunswick Police Department

  Dec 1998 - Feb 2006

  PST
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  Monroe Twp. Fire District #3

  Mar 2006 - now

  Firefighter

  Full Time Career DepartmentI am currently a full time career firefighter here; responding to active alarms, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls (such as confined space, high angle, water and ice), HazMat, public service, medical calls and fires, protecting life and property; also participate in fire inspections, fire prevention and training; and to maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment.Responsibilities:Firefighters carry out a diverse range of tasks, some you'll do every day while others are less frequent. They may include the following:---responding immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance;---attending emergency incidents including fires, road accidents, floods, terrorist incidents, spillages of dangerous substances, and rail and possible air crashes;---rescuing trapped people and animals;---minimizing distress and suffering, including giving first aid before ambulance crews arrive;---safeguarding your own and other people's personal safety at all times;---cleaning up and checking the site after dealing with an incident;---taking time to become familiar with local streets, roads and buildings so you can respond to emergency calls with speed and efficiency;---inspecting and maintaining the appliance (fire engine) and its equipment and reporting any deficiencies or maintenance issues to the on duty officer of the crew;---undertaking drills and physical training and taking part in training on techniques, use of equipment and related matters;---educating and informing the public to promote fire safety by giving talks in schools and to local organisations, as well as home visits to offer advice, etc;---maintaining links with the local community. Show less

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  East Brunswick Township

  Apr 2021 - now

  Park Ranger

  The major responsibility of the Park Ranger is community policing through the actions of increasing safety, provide information/assistance to the park users and help prevent non productive park usage. The objective of the Park Ranger is to protect our community's investments in our parks, monitor and direct use of parks, deter vandalism, and help enforce township ordinances and laws within the parks.The Park Ranger does not take the place of the police, but will assist in the safety and security of the parks. During big events the Park Ranger will also provide traffic control and direction for all patrons in attendance. All of the township’s Park Rangers will be in uniform and would be in a marked township vehicle. Show less