Felton Forehand, Jr.
Atlanta
Summary
Results-driven fire service professional skilled in conducting thorough inspections and enforcing codes to enhance public safety. Proven ability to collaborate with law enforcement and community stakeholders while maintaining high standards of operational excellence and organizational integrity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant Fire Inspector/Investigator
South Fulton Fire Rescue
South Fulton
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections to ensure compliance with local and state codes
- Issue citations and corrective actions for violations
- Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate with law enforcement, code enforcement, and community stakeholders
- Provide public education on fire prevention and safety practices
Firefighter
Spalding County Fire Department
Griffin
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Respond immediately to structure fires, wildcard fires, vehicle fires, and rescue calls.
- Operate Fire hoses, pumps, and ladders to control and extinguish fires.
- Search for and rescue occupants in burning buildings or accident scenes and provide basic life support to the sick and injured.
- Identify, contain, and manage hazardous materials incidents.
- Clean and maintain Firefighting vehicles, tools, and station grounds to ensure operational readiness.
- Participate in ongoing training, drills, and classes in firefighting techniques, hydraulics, and emergency medical procedures.
Education
B.S. - Human Services
Shorter University
Rome, GA05-2006
Skills
- Fire Inspections
- Code Enforcement
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Report Writing
- Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Safety Education
Certification
NPQ - Fire Instructor I Certification
NPQ - Firefighter 1
NPQ - Firefighter 2
NPQ - Hazmat Awareness
NPQ - Hazmat Operations
NPQ - Fire Officer 1
NPQ - Fire Officer 2
NPQ - Fire Life Safety Educator 1
NPQ - Fire Inspector 1
NPQ - Fire Investigator 1
NPQ - Firefighter 1
NPQ - Firefighter 2
NPQ - Hazmat Awareness
NPQ - Hazmat Operations
NPQ - Fire Officer 1
NPQ - Fire Officer 2
NPQ - Fire Life Safety Educator 1
NPQ - Fire Inspector 1
NPQ - Fire Investigator 1
Timeline
Lieutenant Fire Inspector/Investigator
South Fulton Fire Rescue
01.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Spalding County Fire Department
04.2019 - 12.2022
B.S. - Human Services
Shorter University