Donald Davidson

Proven and committed fire service professional with over three decades of administrative, operational, training, financial, administrative, and human resource advancement. Proven capacity in leading strategic planning, execution of those plans based on data, and development of a culture that embraces diversity and outstanding service delivery. Possession of knowledge with fire department policies, procedures, laws, and standards.management capabilities and leadership skills committed to excellence.

Primary care paramedic - Peel Region Paramedic Services

(2024-04)

• Responding to emergency situations and providing patient care in a timely and efficient manner.

District Chief - City of Toronto Fire Service - Toronto, Canada

(2022-06)

• Leadership and oversight roles in administration, operation, training, personnel, service, and team-leadership for a district of more than 300 firefighters and 15 stations.
• Design and deploy plans that are consistent with overall targets and expectations of the department and city council defined service levels.
• Supervise and control operating budget and determine how these funds are to be used based on priorities.
• Institute regulations, guidelines, and protocols to guarantee compliance with services and ensure standards are met.
• Supervise and coordinate a group of outstanding officers to encourage personnel and team work and optimize service delivery.
• Responsible for acting as the incident commander in emergency scenes and for the overall leadership of operations being consistent with ICS protocols.
• Communicate with Fire Marshal Office, police, paramedics, local official, and other related authorities.
• Represent department at municipal events and conduct media briefings as required.

Captain - City of Toronto Fire Service - Toronto, Canada

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Implemented captain duties, which include managing a team of ten, responsibility of the crew, apparatus keeping, training, health and safety, public relations.
• Acted on recruitment selection panels; helped screen and onboard new firefighter recruits.
• Served as associate instructor for recruit training academy.
• Managed the city's COVID-19 vaccinations clinic for firefighters and oversaw implementation of the process and monitoring of participation.

Primary Care Paramedic - York Region EMS - Newmarket, Canada

(2001-04 - 2021-12)

• Handled 911 calls and implemented necessary life-saving measures to patients.
• Accomplished safe transportation of patients from/to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Delivered quality and timely emergency medical services.
• Assisted with new paramedic onboarding, training, and mentoring.

Firefighter - City of Toronto Fire Service - Toronto, Canada

(1995-01 - 2020-12)

• Responded to fires, medical assistance, hazardous material situations, other calls of emergency.
• Cared for patients and transported them to hospital.
• Conducted fire safety inspections of commercial buildings.
• Led department-wide CPR/AED/first aid training program as lead instructor.

Diploma - Ambulance & Emergency Care - Humber College (1993-01 - 1993-01)

Diploma - Business Administration - Centennial College