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Alexander Lobeto

 
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Battalion Chief Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue
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Primary Discipline: Workforce Development / Fire Safety / Fire Administration
Member Type: Fire Service Officer
Last Login: Oct 27, 2011
Member Since: Jan 16, 2011

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Affiliations

Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue (Government, Other, FL, United States) - primary

Contact Information

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Professional URL: http://www.chfr.org

Languages

English - speaking level (Advanced) , reading level (Advanced)
Spanish - speaking level (Beginner) , reading level (Beginner)

Skills and Interests

Workforce Development/Fire Safety/Fire Administration (Intermediate)
Succession planning techniques and development in emergency management organizations. B.A.S. Public Safety Administration Capstone thesis and presentation.
Education/General (Beginner)
Participation in the development of B.S. level Public Safety Administration Program Curriculum, State College of Florida.
Education/Educational Leadership/Leadership Specialization/Human Resource Development (Intermediate)
Research and interest of effective communication skills and techniques. Collegiate coursework, experiencial learning, and published work applications.

Education History

Bachelor of Applied Science (Cum Laude) Public Safety Administration (08/2011) St. Petersburg College
Advanced Technical Certificate Fire Science Administration (05/2000) State College of Florida
Associate of Science (Summa Cum Laude) Fire Science (05/1996) State College of Florida

Positions

Battalion Chief A-shift ( 12/2006 - Current ) Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue
Captain / Operations ( 01/1996 - 12/2006 ) Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue
Lieutenant / Operations ( 01/1992 - 01/1996 ) Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue
Firefighter / EMT ( 10/1988 - 01/1992 ) Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue
Volunteer Firefighter ( 08/1987 - 10/1988 ) Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue

Publications

Lobeto, A.D.. (2007). "Roundtable - Opinions from Around the Country / US&R Involvement. In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 160, Issue 2, pp 36) .
Lobeto, A.D. Bercot, T.. (2004). "Extrication Tactics Fifth Door and Modified Dash Lift". In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 157, Issue 11 pp 24-28) .
Lobeto A.D.. (2003). "Extrication Tactics Vehicles in Water". In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 156, Issue 9, pp 28-36) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (2003). "Engine Company Operations: Vehicle Accidents in Water". In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 156, Issue 2 pp 85-94) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (2002). "If You Build It...". In FireRescue Magazine (Volune 20, Issue 1 pp 36-40) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (2001). "Doing What Needs To Be Done". In Responder (pp 30-31) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (2001). "Company Officers Speak Out". In Fire Rescue Magazine (Volune 19, Issue 5, pp 21) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (1999). "Improving Community Fire Safety and Education". In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 152, Issue 2, pp 115-120) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (1997). "Fireground Points to Ponder". In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 150, Issue 9, pp 28-29) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (1996). "Automatic Fire Alarm Response: The Boy Who Cried Wolf". In Fire Engineering Magazine (Volume 149, Issue 4, 93-97) .
Lobeto, A.D.. (1995). "Effective Communications - A Study in Technique". In The Voice (September 1995 pp 38-40) .

Associations

Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Executive Committee
Member 12/2006 - Current
Manatee County Fire Chiefs' Assn. Fire Coordinator
Fire Coordinator 01/2009 - Current
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Member 10/2011 - Current
Manatee County Operations and ROG Committee
Member 01/2009 - Current
Manatee All-Hazards Incident Management Team (MAHIMT)
Member 01/2010 - Current
Manatee County Critical Incident Stress Management Team
Member 01/2010 - Current

Honors and Awards

Notable Outstanding Work Award (N.O.W.) (3) (01/2006)
2006 - Performance of USAR LTRT II Team Leader. 2008 - Award of CEDAP Grant for USAR equipment. 2009 - Vehicle extrication training Manatee County.
Cedar Hammock Company Officer of the Year (12/2005)
Annual award given to outstanding company officer of current year within Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue(Bradenton, Florida Manatee County).
Phi Theta Kappa / State College of Florida (03/1995)
Phi Theta Kappa; International Scholastic Order of the Two Year College (honors society).

Presentations

Red Cross Disaster Team Training - Incident Command System, 01/01/2011
Incident Command and Incident Maangement Team training for American Red Cross Volunteers.
"Run Report Writing 101”, 01/01/2011
This short course is designed to provide basics Our goal is to improve our report writing skills There are many types of reports Avoid legal ramifications of bad reports Practice improves skills Officers are responsible - not another writer
Succession Planning in the Fire Service - Our Future is Now, 12/01/2009
The purpose of this study is to review current attitudes and trends of succession planning in the Fire Service. Information will include what programs are being used and what resources are available to implement new programs and, or enhance old ones.
Command and Control Course Manatee County, 10/20/2009
It is the intent of this course to review ICS and to provide a simplistic approach to its implementation. It should be understood that ICS is merely a toll and / or template to manage and incident or event no matter the size. Course was co-developed.
Crew Resource Management for the Fire Service, 01/01/2009
A presentation developed from information provided by www.firefighternearmiss.com website. The presentation was edited and compiled for specific training for Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Personnel by Alexander D. Lobeto.
Risk Management in the Fire Service, 01/01/2009
Learn what risk is How risk effects us Manage risk Program developed for Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue from FEMA / USFA publication, “Risk Management Practices in the Fire Service.”
Public Fire Safety - Methods to Enhance Safety During Emergencies, 01/01/2008
Presentation developed for civilian and volunteer target audiences. Share information to enhance safety. Provide techniques to prepare for incidents. Develop plans to fix “Problems.” Paint “The Big Picture.”
Florida Implementation of United States National Grid, 01/01/2007
This course has been edited for use by Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue. Materials used from FSFC Curriculum.