Matthew Pepe has over 15 years of experience in public safety roles including as a fire inspector, EMT, and bus driver. He has extensive knowledge of NFPA and OSHA standards and has administered over 1800 fire inspections per year. He is skilled in emergency management, risk mitigation, public speaking, and developing training programs. Pepe holds multiple certifications including as a Fire Inspector, EMT, and First Aid/CPR instructor. He is seeking a new career opportunity where he can apply his experience and qualifications.

1. Matthew A. Pepe
1131 Breeze Drive, Largo, Fl. 33770 ph.(727)804-0559 pepes67cougar@yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications:
• Administered and delivered Fire Inspections for the City of St Petersburg, while holding outstanding
productivity, revenue and relations with the city’s patrons
• Successful safety compliance and coordination with Major League Baseball, law enforcement, hospitals,
Raymond James Financial, City concerts and festivals venues
• With 1800 inspections per year I helped my customers achieve 95% compliancy to meet the NFPA codes
• Extensive background assisting business’s owners and property managers of multifamily dwellings, on the
practices of NFPA fire & life safety, and OSHA standards, while performing my duty as a Fire Inspector for
the City of St Petersburg
• Performed pre-construction inspections for several high rise condominiums built in St Petersburg
• Formulated and delivered trainings on safety and security as well as risk and loss mitigation to employees
of the city and not for profit organizations
• Developed Risk and Emergency Management policies for not for profit organizations
• Served as an Emergency Medical Technician for Pinellas County ambulance provider and rendered
excellent patient care
Knowledge and Skills:
• Effective in prioritizing and juggling multiple concurrent projects
• Proficient in National Fire Protection Agency standards
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards
• Well aware of the EPA and ADA rules and regulations by way of the NFPA guideline that help form these
laws
• Highly skilled in emergency management and possess the training to coordinate and triage during mass
casualties, Hazmat and natural disasters
• Outstanding skills as a public speaker as well as an engaging trainer
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills (listening, verbal, written)
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications of
Microsoft
• Talent for identifying, improving, and streamlining complex work processes
• Strong ability working independently, with minimal supervision as well as in a team based environment
• Proven skills in discerning customer needs and relating well with a diverse community
• Certify first aid/CPR/AED instructor
Work Experience:
Pinellas County Schools Largo, FL 2012-Present Bus Driver
• Transports children safely to and from school; fosters and maintains a safe environment; drives route
accurately and efficiently; observes and obeys all traffic rules and regulations; follows and obeys all policies
and procedures established by the Board of Education to ensure efficient transportation and delivery
operations. Follows assigned safety rules; inspects bus for safety items before each morning and afternoon
run by following a checklist.
• Performs pre-trip and post- trip inspections, checking for students that might remain on board, in
accordance with Federal, State and local guidelines; Monitors and replaces parts when necessary; notes
any damage of vehicle alterations to ensure safe vehicle operations for the School District.
• Sweeps, cleans and washes vehicle; removes lost or left over items from bus and returns them to the lost
and found when applicable; maintains a clean and sanitary environment to ensure a healthy and safe
atmosphere.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and route descriptions; inspects vehicle regularly and performs
basic maintenance functions in order to maintain professional and safe transportation for the Board of

2. Public Education. Must obey Federal, State and local rules and regulations pertaining to the safe operation
of a school bus.
• Monitors children and disciplines them according to District rules and guidelines when required; meets with
principals, parents, and children to solve behavior problems as necessary and keep disciplinary records
current to ensure accurate records management for the Board of Education.;
Mavericks in Education Largo, FL 2009-2010 Teacher’s Assistant (High School Level)
• Served as a liaison between the students and the school staff, while targeting the needs of both teachers
and students in the environment of the online teaching
• Taught at risk students in various subject matters according to state regulation upon the subject curriculum
that the student was learning
• Completed data entry for attendance, grades and course completion so, it could be added to student’s
records for graduation
• Appointed to oversee the school’s safety policy related to natural disasters, fire and security
City of Saint Petersburg, Fire Department 2006-2009 Fire Inspector
• Upheld the NFPA fire inspecting codes for commercial and multi-family residential dwellings in regards to
safety such as fall protection, electrical, hazardous areas with the focus of possible hazmat ordeals and
general fire and life practices
• Helped interpreted to NFPA codes for city patrons to help them understand the violations charged so they
could achieve compliancy and was very successful with this by roughly 95% compliance rating
• Inquired learning of the EPA and ADA regulations so, that the NFPA codes would not clash with those by-
laws
• Responded to complaints regarding fire code violations and actively assisted with the resolution processes
• Commissioned as a representative of the city’s fire department for special assignments
• Formulated plans for emergency preparedness, risk and loss mitigation and training programs
• Kept inspection audits records in detail order and completed documentation in a timely manner for
immediate delivery to patron and for city records so that billing could be delivered and to help increased
revenue for the department
• Helped setup the city’s EOC for hurricane season and was the liaisons between the cities department and
the civilians of the city
SunStar Ambulance Corp. Largo, FL 2001-2006 Emergency Medical Technician
• Executed efficient and immediate medical care
• Corresponded constantly and effectually interacted with dispatch and paramedic partners
• Operated the ambulance in compliancy with all the state, county and company’s applicable laws
• Received ongoing training of medical care procedures according to the county medical director’s directions
• Received training and a certification in Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
Education:
Bachelors in Applied Sciences in Public Safety 2011 St. Petersburg College
Administration Degree in Associates of Arts 1999 St. Petersburg Junior College
Professional Licenses and Certifications:
OSHA General Industry, Completed and certified 2011 OSHA Training Institute/ University of South Florida
Fire Inspector I 2003 Florida State Fire College Ocala, FL
Arson Investigation Training, 2007 Florida State Fire College Ocala, FL
Fire Inspector 2 2012 Florida State Fire College Ocala, FL
Emergency Medical Technician, 2001 St. Petersburg Junior College St. Petersburg, FL
Firefighter Academy 2001 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Fl
40hr Hazwoper 2001 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, Fl
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor 2015

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