David Hughes
Littleton
Summary
Accomplished fire service leader with extensive experience at Evergreen Fire Rescue, specializing in incident command leadership and effective communication. Spearheaded the formation of a new fire department, overseeing a 126-square-mile district. Proven track record in training development and interagency collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Evergreen Fire Rescue
Evergreen
10.2024 - Current
- I was hired along with two other officers after a lateral transfer process to serve as the first career captains on Evergreen Fire Rescue. This was an opportunity to help form a fire department from almost the ground up. I am responsible for a 126 square mile district in the Colorado Front Range. We respond to medical, fire, wildland, and technical rescue events.
Lieutenant and Paramedic
River Grove Fire Department
River Grove
01.1999 - Current
- Company Overview: The Village of River Grove employs a part time fire department providing fire suppression and EMS.
- I have served in every position. My current role is as a Company Officer and Shift Commander responsible for direct supervision and training of firefighters and paramedics.
- The Village of River Grove employs a part time fire department providing fire suppression and EMS.
Lieutenant
Maywood Fire Department
Maywood
01.2003 - 12.2024
- I served as a company officer assigned to an engine. My duties entailed overseeing one station with an engine and ambulance crew. I supervised my crews on emergency scenes and provided direct supervision during fire incidents while extinguishment, search and overhaul duties are performed.
- When the Captain is off duty, I was moved to the rank of Acting Shift Commander. This constituted 35% of my time. In this role I supervised 2 firehouses and 7 pieces of equipment. I was charged with supervision of all firefighters in my command, running incidents up to the 2nd alarm level and responsible for the captains' administrative duties, such as attendance, payroll, NIFRS and ordering of supplies.
- Charged with maintaining and growing the inventory of hand tools available to firefighters at the Maywood Fire Department. Including hydraulic rescue tools and TIC cameras.
- My education, experience and engagement was the reason I was offered this role, typically filled by an officer. In this position I was responsible for coordinating the licensing and continuing education process for each individual, co-writing and teaching continuing education classes, and performing communication and fulfillment duties with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for vehicle licensing, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Loyola Hospital Resource Center.
- I was part of an aggressive team that mitigated thousands of emergency calls from gunshots to multi car accidents and small to large scale fire incidents.
EMT Adjunct Faculty
Triton College
River Grove
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Led classroom and practical labs for the Triton College EMT curriculum.
Contract Paramedic
Cicero Fire Department
Cicero
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Provided ALS care for the municipality of Cicero through their Fire Department.
ICU Technician
Dublin Mater Public Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Assisted in care and transport of patients in the ICU and Step Down unit.
Paramedic
Tower Ambulance
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Worked as a paramedic in a private transport ambulance.
Education
EMT -
Triton College
01.2013
Skills
- Training development
- Technical rescue operations
- Incident command leadership
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Interagency collaboration strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Decision making processes
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Fire Officer 1
- Advanced Fire Officer (in process of task book)
- First in Company Fire Officer IFSI
- Leadership Development Courses- Leadership Under Fire Inc
- Fire Instructor 1 IFSI
- Nationally Registered Emergency Technician
- Illinois Licensed Paramedic
- Fire Fighter 3
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- Collapse Operations
- Vehicle Machinery Operations
- Fire Apparatus Engineer
- NAESMSE Instructor
- EMS advisor for Division for 20 large scale incidents
Volunteer Experience
- Food drives in Maywood for the elderly.
- Holiday meals for seniors in Maywood.
- Coordinated the purchase and delivery of gifts for families in need.
- Annual community clean up days.
- Dog rescue/foster.
- Backpacking, climbing, running.
Awards
- Several unit performance awards for fire rescues and successful resuscitations.
- Humanitarian Service Medal for deployment to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Leadership Experience
- Created the nebulizer administration program for BLS responders in our region.
- Served as Treasurer for the Maywood Firefighters Union from 2013-2022.
- Participated in the Foreign Fire Tax Fund 2% Board for both Maywood and River Grove Fire Departments.
Timeline
Captain
Evergreen Fire Rescue
10.2024 - Current
EMT Adjunct Faculty
Triton College
01.2006 - 01.2013
Lieutenant
Maywood Fire Department
01.2003 - 12.2024
Lieutenant and Paramedic
River Grove Fire Department
01.1999 - Current
Contract Paramedic
Cicero Fire Department
01.1996 - 01.2003
ICU Technician
Dublin Mater Public Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996
Paramedic
Tower Ambulance
01.1990 - 01.1994
EMT -
Triton College
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