Established a Professional Standards Division

Solidified employee recognition process

Established an Emergency Preparedness Bureau

Implemented a “Just Culture” philosophy

Established a Fire Department Chaplain Program

Placed the first “clean cab” engine in service in CFD

Created a Fire Captain position in Professional Standards

Secured $26,000 grant to purchase firefighter gear for new firefighters

Updated EMS/Fire response plans aimed at improving service delivery

Updated promotional prerequisites for captains and battalion chief ranks

Supported the implementation of CFD’s Community Health mobile vaccination

Worked collaboratively to conduct joint Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training with CPD and CFD

Established CFD’s first National Association of EMT's Training Center to teach Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

Delivered professional development sessions focused on Implicit Bias, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Increased fire officer competencies for Command readiness for local, state, and other emergencies

Created an additional Administrative Assistant position to support Resources, EMS, and Business Services

Solidified Peer Support Program through a procurement process for a licensed mental health counselor

Established summer internship program in collaboration with Virginia State University

Established scholarship and partnership program with Columbia Southern University

Updated the uniforms for new firefighters, Peer Support Group, and Chaplain

Established Workgroups to support professional development and engagement

Applied for chest compression and personal escape equipment grants