Christopher Tytler B.S., CHSP, CHEP

Experience

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  West Webster Fire District

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2016

  Firefighter

  Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidentsProvide appropriate services to including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed Prepare reports regarding emergency incidents.Drive fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at the incident scene.Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment, and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at the assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.Study street and occupancy locations in the assigned district; study building plans and fire prevention systems that are apart of the buildings with my assigned district. Show less

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  Target

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

  Target Protection Specialist

  Conduct high theft and valuable merchandise audits and safety inspectionsConducted video and live surveillance on potential subjects and supported apprehensions of subjectsResponded to all emergencies situations that occurred on Target’s PropertyProvided loss prevention and company mandated training to team members

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  J.T. Genier Security Services

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2014

  Security Officer

  (R.I.T. and S.t. John Fisher Colleges, Buffalo Bills Training Camp)Maintain High Visibility and Deter criminal activityAccess Control Event Security ( Dances, Concerts, Sports, Buffalo Bills Training Camp)Fire Watch

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  Rochester Regional Health

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2023

  • Maintains an accurate inventory/ documentation of all fire and life safety equipment.• Coordinates and performs shutdown/restoration of fire protection and detection systems (repair or renovation)• Performs limited trouble shooting, repairs and testing of fire and life safety equipment.• Conducts fire drills at assigned sites.• Conducts Environment of Care, life safety, Statement of Condition (SOC) and other inspections/ surveys and follows up on corrective actions. • Coordinates all Fire Marshall, Fire Department and Insurance building inspections and tours.• Assist engineering, project managers and security with oversight of life and fire safety system installation, acceptance and testing. • Assists in development and implementation of required plans for newly constructed facilities.• Documents work and assists in maintaining Life Safety Management Plan. Maintains all life safety documentation and records per regulatory requirements (NFPA, Joint Commission, DNV, Dept. of Health, and local jurisdictions).• Investigates, evaluates and issues all hot work and penetration permits and performs final inspections.• In coordination with Facilities and Construction staff, conducts ILSM (Interim Life Safety Measures) assessments, documentation, implementations, inspections and takes or coordinates necessary actions as required.• Attends appropriate preconstruction design and on-going status meetings. • Responds to fire alerts and other emergencies.• Assists with OSHA and environmental compliance activities including but not limited to surveys, inspections and training. Assists with hazardous chemical storage, transport and disposal.• Provides safety training to staff at assigned locations.• Provides on-call coverage off hours, holidays and weekends as assigned.• Assist the Hazardous Waste Coordinator with chemical waste disposal as requested.• Performs other duties as assigned.• Wears and uses personal protective equipment as required. Show less ● PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the safety and security management & training plans, which identifies and monitors protection goals, tactics, and metrics consistent with best practices. Responds to and assists in emergency incidents as appropriate. Develops and delivers education and training programs that foster safety and security and awareness, and minimize workplace violence. Ensures that Comprehensive safety and security Plans exist within RRH and that they meet all safety and security requirements for NYS, TJC, DNV, The Federal government, and OSHA.● Required to keep all training records and files up to date and inform all Safety and Security officers about any missing and/or expired training requirements in a timely manner. ● POLICY & PROCEDURE: Oversees the establishment and ongoing development of appropriate safety and security planning standards, policies, and procedures. Plans and coordinates ongoing safety and security/emergency planning drills and other exercises as needed. Manages the department’s training unit within annual operating budgets and assists RRH with the identification of annual capital needs related to system-wide safety and security.● COLLABORATION: Coordinate with local officials, non-profit organizations, and government agencies as required. Works with senior leaders to prioritize safety and security/ emergency preparedness initiatives, along with spending and incorporates them into the annual Safety and Security/ Preparedness Plans. Works collaboratively with and maintains positive relationships with local, state, and federal and regulatory agencies on all issues related to safety and security.● Required to manage and supervise all Trainers/Instructors and is the first level supervisor responsible for disciplining Trainers/Instructors based upon their behaviors and report disciplinary actions to the appropriate managers. Show less Oversee and coordinate efforts to develop and maintain the RRH Emergency Management program, to ensure the safety of employees, patients, residents, and visitors, and facilities.PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the Emergency Management plan, which identifies and monitors protection goals, tactics, and metrics consistent with best practices. Responds and assists at emergency incidents as appropriate. Facilitate debriefings and prepare action plans as appropriate. Develops and delivers education and training programs that foster emergency preparedness, awareness, and minimize workplace violence. Ensures that Comprehensive Emergency Plans exist within RRH, and that they meet all emergency requirements for NYS, TJC, DNV, The Federal government, and OSHA.POLICY & PROCEDURE: Oversees the establishment and ongoing development of appropriate emergency planning standards, policies, and procedures. Plans and coordinates ongoing emergency planning drills and other exercises as needed. Facilitate debriefings and prepare action plans as needed and required. Oversees the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Manages the department within annual operating budgets and assists RRH with the identification of annual capital needs related to system-wide emergency preparedness.COLLABORATION: Coordinate with local officials, non-profit organization and government agencies as required. Works with senior leaders to prioritize emergency preparedness initiatives and spending and incorporates them into the annual Emergency Preparedness Plan. Works collaboratively with and maintains positive relationships with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, regulatory and related government agencies on all issues related to emergency preparedness. Show less Same Responsibilities and Duties that are assigned to the position of Security Officer with additional responsibilities including the following:Managing and Supervising Armed and Unarmed Security OfficersAssigned as the Field Training Officer in conducting initial post assignment training along with annual assessment training in order to determine if an officer is able to perform their job responsibilities and duties. Certified through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Program Certified to teach and instruct the curriculum of the NYS Office of Mental Health’s Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations. Conducted orientation and classroom training for newly hired security officers in the health systemIn charge of supervising and assisting in open and active investigations. Assist in Timekeeping and SchedulingActively involved in Interviews and the recruiting processInvolved in direct disciplinary actions that are given to Subordinates Assigned to the position as the Hospital's Security Supervisor on Duty as needed Show less Investigate missing property, criminal, safety, motor vehicle accidents detected or reported and submit detailed, concise and accurate reports of all daily activities, investigations, and patrols. Answer telephones, dispatch personnel, monitor various radios and over 200+ closed-circuit televisionsMonitored a hospital of 520+ beds, and one of the busiest emergency departments in the nation, through foot, vehicle and bike patrols of all buildings/property of Rochester Regional Health System. Searched through the property of incoming intoxicated, overdosed, psychiatric and medical patients and when needed restraint patients to keep themselves in control. Enforce Policies and Procedures of Rochester Regional Health System along with Local, State and Federal Laws using the least amount of force necessary to stop the offense. Arresting subjects who have in fact committed criminal activities while on Rochester Regional Health Campuses.Provided on-the-job training for over a dozen security officers Assigned to the position as the Hospital’s Security Supervisor on Duty as needed Show less

  • Facilities: Safety Technician

    Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Safety and Security Professional Development Supervisor (Sergeant)

    Jul 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Interim Manager Emergency Preparedness

    Jul 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Unarmed Security Supervisor (Sergeant)

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Unarmed Security Officer

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
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  COP Security Inc

  Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

  Armed Security Guard

  provide experience and high quality armed security services for various Movie Theaters, Retail Stores, Escort Services, various News/Media Companies and vehicle (mobile) patrol and plain clothing/undercover jobs.

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  Baptist Health

  Nov 2023 - now

  Safety Specialist

  Safety Specialist is responsible for providing technical expertise to team members, develops, implements, and managing the day to day functions of Emergency Management, Safety/Environment of Care programs, and monitoring Life Safety program within the hospital/healthcare setting including freestanding Emergency Department.General Responsibiilities:Writing and establishing required EC/LS & EM policies.Setting up and conducting EOC rounding and tracking follow up.Conducting all fire drills.Creating a Fire Extinguisher matrix/inventory and conducting monthly/annual inspections.Establishing fire safety training and department plans.Establishing an evacuation plan.Writing and implementing the following: Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) and a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.Conducting EM training and drills.Participating in the community and region EM planning activities. Show less