Fire Department Master Plan Nashua, NH
Robert W. Graff Jr.
Senior Associate/Project Manager
Summary of Qualifications
Robert has spent the last 22 years developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead
organizational change and foster an environment of continuous improvement. He started as a
firefighter/paramedic in 1996 and has spent over 20 years serving the 330,000 citizens of Marion
? County, Florida, Currently Robert serves as a district chief for Marion County Fire Rescue
i overseeing seven career and three volunteer fire stations. Rising through the ranks to the
current program manager and task force leader for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 8, a 72-person
state deployable asset, Robert has deployed in multiple natural disaster situations. He delivers solid management
and labor union leadership combinations having served as a local union president for 10 years, Gator Council union
vice president for 12 years, and company officer for the 12 years prior to his current assignment.
Robert has a diverse background of both technical and educational achievements that include a Bachelor's
Degree from the College of Central Florida in Business and Organizational Management with a specialization in
Public Safety Administration. Robert holds two Associate’s Degrees one of which is in Emergency Medical
Services. He currently holds a National Board of Professional Qualifications Accreditation as a Fire Officer IV and
serves as a Florida State Fire Service Instructor Il! at the Florida State Fire College. Robert regularly consults and
instructs as a subject matter expert for topics in technical rescue and hazardous materials.
Educational Background
« National Board of Professional Qualifications Accreditation for Fire Officer IV
* Bachelor's, Organizational Management/Public Safety Administration, College of Central Florida
» A.A., Associate in Arts, Central Florida Community College
« A.S., Associate in Science, Emergency Medical Services, Central Florida Community College
+ Extensive training in fire department administration, fire ground command and control, special
operations, emergency planning, management, and safety
Professional Experience
Associate Consultant, Emergency Services Consulting International
District Chief, Marion County Fire Rescue
e Program Manager/Task Force Leader, Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Eight
e Subject Matter Expert/Instructor, Advanced Training and Education Consultants, Inc.
« State of Florida Fire Service Instructor Ill, Florida State Fire College
e = Firefighter/Paramedic since 1996, Marion County Fire Rescue
Relevant Experience
President, The Professional Firefighters of Marion County, Locai 3265
Vice President, Gator Fire Council
Executive Council Member, The Florida Professional Firefighters
Affiliate Leader, The International Association of Firefighters
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Associated Professional Accomplishments
Lead negotiator for six consecutive collective bargaining agreements spanning over 10 years
Union representative for feasibility study of fire department consolidation under the Sheriff
Union representative for consolidation of countywide ambulance service under the FD
Founding Board of Directors, Marion County Firefighter Benevolence Fund
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Complete CV available upon request
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