Terrek McNally
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic Fire Lieutenant with extensive experience at Spartanburg Fire Department, excelling in fire prevention and incident command. Proven track record in enhancing firefighter safety and community awareness through educational programs. Skilled in arson investigation, building inspections, fostering a culture of problem-solving, and proactive emergency response.
Experienced fire service professional prepared for leadership role. Proven ability to manage emergency situations, ensure safety protocols, and lead teams effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in dynamic environments, and consistently achieve operational goals. Skilled in incident command, firefighting techniques, and emergency medical response. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Spartanburg Fire Department
05.2019 - Current
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Collaborated with other fire departments for automatic aid support during incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
- Created comprehensive pre-incident planning documents to facilitate efficient responses in high-risk environments.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Improved fire personnel response times by implementing efficient training programs and drills.
Senior Firefighter
Clear Springs Fire Rescue
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Increased public safety awareness by conducting informative presentations at community events and schools.
- Safeguarded lives and property by swiftly responding to structure fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.
- Promoted fire safety within the community by inspecting commercial buildings and identifying potential hazards.
- Actively engaged in ongoing education and training courses to stay current with evolving firefighting technologies and best practices.
- Provided critical medical assistance as a certified Emergency Medical Technician during emergency calls.
Firefighter
Spartanburg Fire Department
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Firefighter
Westview Fairforest Fire Department
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2025
Skills
- Fire prevention
- Firefighter safety
- Technical rescue
- Incident command
- Building inspections
- Hazardous materials response
- Hazardous materials handling
- Public education
- Fire investigation
- Incident safety
- Code enforcement
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Trench Rescue Technician – State, local, or private training organizations specializing in technical rescue.
- Fire Investigator Certification – International Association of Arson Investigators.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Fire Inspector 1 (Alabama Fire College)
- Fire Inspector 2 (Alabama Fire College)
- Icc Fire Inspector 1
- Icc Fire Inspector 2
- IAAI FIT
- SCIAAI
- CFI Critical Thinking Solves Cases
- CFI The Deposition Part 1. Format, Content, and Preparation
- CFI The Deposition Part 2. Questioning Tactics and Effective Responses
- CFI Discovery in Civil Cases
- CFI Discovery in Criminal Cases
- CFI Documenting the Event
- CFI Effective Investigation and Testimony
- CFI Ethical Duties Beyond the Fire Scene
- CFI Ethics and the Fire Investigator
- CFI Fatal Fires an Introduction
- CFI Fire Investigator Scene Safety
- CFI Fire Protection Systems
- CFI Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction
- CFI Introduction to Evidence
- CFI Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling
- CFI Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires
- CFI MagneTek: A Case Study in the Daubert Challenge
- CFI NFPA 1033 and your Career
- CFI Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene
- CFI The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921
- CFI Process of Elimination
- CFI The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation
- CFI Search and Seizure
- Basic Arson Investigation (SCFA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Fire Investigation Essentials (NFA)
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Officer 2
- Fire Instructor 1
- Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Visions 20/20 for Chief Fire Officers
- SC Fire and Community Risk Reduction Summit
- Fire Codes and Standards Training
- Fire Marshals Rules and Regulations
- Reduction of Opioid Loss of Life
- Confined Space Rescue
- Leadership 1 for Fire and EMS
- Hazmat Technician
- ICS & Resource Management for Fire Service
- Intro to Fire Inspection Principles and Practice
- Water Rescue Operations
- I-300 Intermediate ICS
- I-400 Advanced ICS
- Rescuing our Own RIT
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Wildland Urban Interface
- Pump Ops 1
- Pump Ops 2
- Aerial Ops
- EVDT
- Rescuing the Rescuer
- Flammable Liquids and Gas (FLAG)
- Incident Safety Officer
- NIMS-ICS for Fire Service
- Truck Company Ops for Residential Occupancies
- Confined Space Entry
- Building Construction Combustibles
- Building Construction Non-Combustibles
- Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders
- Rope Rescue Ops
- Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO)
- Hazmat Ops
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Fundamentals of Firefighting
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Spartanburg Fire Department
05.2019 - Current
Senior Firefighter
Clear Springs Fire Rescue
04.2018 - 05.2019
Firefighter
Spartanburg Fire Department
01.2016 - 05.2018
Firefighter
Westview Fairforest Fire Department
09.2013 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
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