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MSgt Gabriel Johnson

Air Force | Fire Protection

Dates of Service: Jun 1996 - Jul 2016

RETIRED

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Influence Score: 9,828
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Safety Program Manager/Fire Fighter with 20+ years of proven ability to be a corporate steward interacting and collaborating with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. Consistently achieved exceptional and measurable results while leading and training up to 88 firefighters in dynamic, fast-paced environments in a military and civilian capacity.

Military Experiences

Jul 2012 - Jul 2016

Superintendent, Fire Emergency Services & Assistant Chief of Training

42d Civil Engineer Squadron | Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Oversaw airmen career development and manpower effectiveness. Served as Assistant Chief of Operations when needed; provided emergency incident management within full spectrum of response. Leader and Mentor; managed sponsorship, upgrade training, deployment readiness and personnel issues for 22 military and 55 civilian members. Certified Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) accreditation manager; completed self-inspections, gathered data, and reported status to leadership. Achieved CFAI accreditation for Maxwell Fire Emergency Services.

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

Adjunct Instructor, Air Force Incident Management Course

Air University, Eaker Center for Commanders' Professional Development | Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Instructed Air Force Incident Management Course and Wing Executive Response Course to First Responders, Emergency Managers, Civil Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, and members who would staff Emergency Operations Centers, and Military Commanders.

Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

Station Captain

96 CEG, AFMC | Eglin AFB, FL

Supervised daily operations of 13 military/civilian firefighters assigned to 5 emergency vehicles valued at over $2.5M. Scheduled daily assignments, training evolutions and enforced safety rules and regulations set by management. When first to arrive on scene, made decisions necessary to mitigate emergency and save lives. Conducted recurrent proficiency training, on-the-job training/actively supported the department’s training program.

Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

Station Captain

375 CES, 375 MSG, 375 AMW, 18th AF | Scott AFB, IL

Applied technical operational knowledge of general subjects involved in life safety and fire suppression. Comprehensive knowledge of vehicles, equipment and fire detection systems and emergency shutdown of assigned aircraft. Responded to alarms, fires, aircraft emergency, and routine calls and assumed command until relieved by senior fire official. Directed and evaluated personnel performance and ensured safe work habits Also, served as Assistant Chief of Operations.

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Deployments

(3 years, 4 months)

May 2015 - Dec 2015

Kuwait

Assistant Chief of Operations Provided fire support to 3K personnel, 500 buildings, $2.5 billion in assets and supported 50 coalition aircraft providing 1,800 airstrikes against ISIS. Oversaw 32 USAF/USMC firefighters; headed operations, training, and responses--honed joint team to quickly become 100% mission ready. Managed squadron's security program; performed 50+ restricted area access investigations--ensured mission operational and personnel security.

May 2013 - Oct 2013

Kuwait

Served with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Forces team as the Fire Emergency Services SME & Process Auditor. Oversaw all US led contract Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services at all Coalition Installations in the country of Kuwait under the Kuwait Base Operations Sustainment, Services, and Security (KBOSSS) contract.

Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

AFCENT/A7 Quick Strike Team (QST) lead. Deployed to FOB Apache, Qalat, Afg in support of Army airlift supply mission. Led crew of 8 on over 50 outside-the-wire (OTW) missions to provide fire protection & security for various inbound and outbound aircraft.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Qatar

AFCENT/A7 Quick Strike Team (QST) lead. Served as Station Capt, Al Udeid Fire Department. Managed day-to-day activities of 25 shift personnel located at 3 fire stations.

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