A1C Rusty Gaither

Air Force | Fire Protection

Dates of Service: Nov 1995 - Jan 1999

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Accomplished safety and occupational health manager and small business owner with over ten years experience in risk management, fire protection, and logistics management in high risk international environments, developing procedural and policy trends that have shaped the field of health and safety. Traveled internationally to conduct business and develop lasting business relationships.

Military Experiences

Apr 1996 - Jan 1999

Firefighter

56 CES, 56 MSG, 56 FTW, 19th AF | Luke AFB, AZ

Driver/Operator and structural, crash and rescue crew member. Responded to all local, mutual aid, military ordinance and aircraft emergencies. Monitored and maintained multiple types of firefighting equipment and records including self contained breathing apparatus. Maintained and updated pre-fire rescue and evacuation plans. Administered basic life support and patient preparation for transport. Operate, tested, serviced and maintained records for Haz-Mat response equipment. Documented and communicated clear and concise fire department response and operation reports.

Deployments

(1 year, 2 months)

Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

As a member of the 1st Infantry Division Commanding Generals Special Staff, I provided quality Safety Training, Consulting, and Risk Management to many US government agencies and state/local service groups. I skillfully managed Safety Partnership and relationships on several multi-million dollar projects; Solid experience in all phases of Safety

Mar 1998 - Jul 1998

United Arab Emirates

Academic Degrees

2008 - 2010

American InterContinental University

Bachelor's Degree, Business Management