David Carvalho

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About David Carvalho

Highly competent, detail-oriented and dependable individual with over 25 years of experience in Public Safety as a state certified firefighter, EMT & dispatcher. Have a successful track record of resolving issues while maintaining composure during stressful situations. Strength in radio communication in addition to leadership roles in emergency communications & firefighting services. 11 years as a 911 Dispatcher in Emergency Communications, 8 years as a Training Officer and now hold position of Training Supervisor at the Danbury Emergency Communications Center in Danbury, CT. Hold certification as a State of Connecticut Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator Instructor - Level II (one of approximately 30 in the state), as well an Emergency Medical Dispatch certification through Priority Dispatch. I am also Telecommunicator Emergency Response Team (TERT)- Team Leader Certified from FEMA. Proficient in NexGen Dispatching Platform as well as Pro-QA Medical Dispatch as well as APCO EMD. Current job responsibilities include training of all new hires for the dispatch center, as well as continuing education of existing dispatchers. Previous experience as shift supervisor, police dispatcher, fire dispatcher & 911 call taker as well as training police & fire dispatch as part of CTO responsibilities. Have a background as a State of CT Firefighter Level 1 (1998) as well as National Registry Certified Emergency Medical Technician (1997-2013). 2015 Inductee to the Hall of Fame at my high school alma mater Henry Abbott Technical High School. Also, a longtime local business owner & operator of Olde Tyme Graphics Custom Screen Printing & Embroidery in Danbury, CT.